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AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 20,2019—Municipal Building-100 Georgia Avenue,3rd Floor—7:00 P.M.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: Citizens may speak to Mayor and City Council on each item listed on this agenda. Mayor Pettit will call
for your comments prior to City Council discussing the matter. Citizens wishing to address Mayor and City Council are required
to submit a Sneaker Form to the City Clerk before addressine Mavor and City Council. Forms are provided on the credenza at
the entrance to the Council Chambers. Citizen comments are limited to five minutes.
CITIZEN ASSISTANCE: Individuals needing special assistance or sign interpreter to participate in the meeting,please notify the
Administration Department 48 hours prior to the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular and study session meeting minutes of May 6,2019
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT: Planning Commission Recommendation(Memorandum#19-007)and
Project Staff Report: RZM19-001 Riverside Village Rezoning,Receipt by
Council—Motion
6. PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No.2019-02—To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta,South Carolina by Rezoning 3 9.58 Acres of Land Owned by
Greenstone Properties,and Located West of Georgia Avenue between the
North Augusta Greeneway and the Savannah River,Aiken County Tax
Parcels#007-18-05-002,007-18-05-004,007-14-19-001,007-14-19-005,007-14-
19-007,007-17-02-005,007-17-02-008,007-18-06-001,007-17-02-006,007-17-
02-004,and 007-13-42-003,from PD,Planned Development,to D,Downtown.
Ordinance Third and Final Reading
7. PARKS.RECREATION&TOURISM: Ordinance No.2019-03—To Exercise an Option to Purchase Property
Formerly Known as North Augusta Country Club and to Convey Title to
Property Owned by the City in Exchange for Said Property.Ordinance
Second Reading
NEW BUSINESS
8. PARKS.RECREATION&TOURISM: Resolution No.2019-15—Supporting North Augusta Forward's
Contracting Studio Main,LLC to Update the North Augusta
Downtown Greenway Connector Master Plan and Preliminary
Construction Documentation
9. FINANCE: Authorization of Budget Expenditure for North Augusta High School Lady Jackets Basketball
Banquet
10. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments At this time,citizens may speak to Mayor and City Council regarding matters not listed on the
agenda. Citizens wishing to address Mayor and City Council are required to submit a
Speaker Form to the City Clerk before addressing Mayor and City Council. Forms are
provided on the credenza at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Citizen comments are
limited to five minutes.
B. Council Comments
If. ADJOURNMENT:
Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: B.Todd Glover,City Administrator
DATE: May 17 2019
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of May 20 2019
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 5. PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT: Planning Commission Recommendation
(Memorandum#19-007)and Project Staff Report: RZM19-001 Riverside Village
Rezoning,Receipt by Council—Motion
On April 18,2019,after a duly advertised and convened public hearing,the Planning
Commission considered a request by Greenstone Development,LLC to rezone t 9.58 acres of
land located West of Georgia Avenue between the North Augusta Greeneway and the
Savannah River, from PD,Planned Development to D,Downtown Mixed Use Zoning. The
Planning Commission,on a vote of 7-0,voted in favor of a recommendation to City
Council to rezone the property as proposed.Receipt of the report for consideration by
motion of Mayor and Council is requested.
Please see ATTACHMENT#5 for Memo#19-007 and a copy of the report.
ITEM 6. PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No.2019-02—To Amend the Zoning
Map of the City of North Augusta,South Carolina by Rezoning f 9.58 Acres of Land
Owned by Greenstone Properties,and Located West of Georgia Avenue between the
North Augusta Greeneway and the Savannah River,Aiken County Tax Parcels#007-18-
05-002,007-I8-05-004,007-14-19-001,007-14-19-005,007-14-19-007,007-17-02-005,007-
17-02-008,007-18-06-001,007-17-02-006,007-17-02-004,and 007-13-42-003,from PD,
Planned Development,to D,Downtown.Ordinance,Third and Final Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council's consideration authorizing the amendment of the
Zoning map of the City of North Augusta,South Carolina by Rezoning f 9.58 acres of land
owned by Greenstone Properties,and located West of Georgia Avenue between the North
Augusta Greenway and the Savannah River,Aiken County Tax Parcels#007-18-05-002,
007-18-05-004,007-14-19-001,007-14-19-005,007-14-19-007,007-17-02-005,007-17-02-
008,007-18-06-001,007-17-02-006,007-17-02-004,and 007-13-42-003,from PD,Planned
Development,to D,Downtown.
Please see ATTACHMENT#6 for a copy of the proposed ordinance and supporting
documentation.
May 17, 2019
ITEM 7. PARKS.RECREATION& TOURISM: Ordinance No.2019-03—Ta Exercise an
Option to Purchase Property Formerly Known as North Augusta Country Club and to
Convey Title to Property Owned by the City in Exchange for Said Property. Ordinance,
Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council's consideration authorizing the exercise of an
option to purchase property formerly known as North Augusta Country Club and to convey
title to property owned by the city in exchange for said property.
Please see ATTACHMENT#7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8. PARKS,RECREATION&TOURISM: Resolution No.2019-15—Supporting North
Augusta Forward's Contracting Studio Main, LLC to Update the North Augusta
Downtown Greeneway Connector Master Plan and Preliminary Construction
Documentation
A resolution has been prepared for Council's consideration to support North Augusta
Forward's contracting Studio Main, LLC to update the North Augusta Downtown Greeneway
Connector Master Plan and preliminary construction documentation.
Please see ATTACHMENT#8 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 9. FINANCE: Authorization of Budget Expenditure for North Augusta High School Lady
Jackets Basketball Banquet
The budget ordinance gives the Mayor or City Administrator authority to authorize
expenditures not to exceed$500 from the Council Contingencies Account without prior
Council approval provided that any such expenditure is reported in the minutes of the next
Council meeting. Mayor Pettit approved the use of$500.00 of the Council Contingency to
cover the cost of any excess North Augusta High School basketball banquet expenses not
covered by the sale of tickets. The event was held May 14 to honor the Lady Jackets' third
consecutive South Carolina AAAA Girls Basketball State Championship.
ATTACHMENT #5a
Department of
Planning and Development
Memorandum # 19-007
To: B.Todd Glover, City Administrator
From: Libby Hodges, Director of Planning& Development
Subject: Application number RZM19-001—Riverside Village Rezoning—A request by the
Greenstone Development, LLC,to rezone t 9.58 acres of land located along
West of Georgia Avenue between the North Augusta Greeneway and the
Savannah River,Aiken County Tax Parcels007.18.OS-002,007-18-05-004,007-
14-19-001,007-14-19-005,007-14-19-007, 007-17-02-005,007-17-02-008,007-
18-06-001,007-17-02-006,007-17-02-004 and 007-13-42-003 from PD, Planned
Development to D, Downtown Mixed Use Zoning.
Date: April 29,2019
Planning Commission Recommendation
On April 18, 2019, after a duly advertised and convened public hearing, the Planning
Commission considered a request by Greenstone Development, LLC, to rezone ±9.58 acres of
land on land located along West of Georgia Avenue between the North Augusta Greeneway
and the Savannah River,from PD, Planned Development to D, Downtown Mixed Use Zoning.
The Planning Commission, on a vote of 7-0,voted in favor a recommendation to City Council
to rezone the property as proposed.
Attached is the Staff Report associated with the request along with the proposed ordinance.
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Prolect Staff Report
RZM19-001 Riverside Village Rezoning
Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker/Libby Hodges
Meeting Date: April 18,2019
SECTION 1: PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Name Riverside Village Rezoning
Applicant Greenstone Properties
Address/Location West of Georgia Avenue between the North Augusta
Greeneway and the Savannah River
Parcel Numbers 007-18-05-002, 007-18-05-004, 007-14-19-001, 007-14-19-005,
007-14-19-007, 007-17-02-005, 007-17-02-008, 007-18-06-001,
007-17-02-006, 007-17-02-004. and 007-13-42-003
Total Development Size t 9.58 acres
Existing Zoning PD, Planned Development
Overlay N/A
Traffic lm pact Tier N/A
Proposed Use Mixed Use Development
Proposed Zoning D, Downtown
Future Land Use Mixed Use
SECTION 2: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
Section 5.3 of the North Augusta Development Code (NADC) provides uniform procedures for
processing changes to the Official Zoning Map,
The Planning Commission must use the criteria established in NADC Section 5.3.6 to evaluate
each application.These criteria are further analyzed in Section 6 of this report, but are as follows
per NADC Section 5.3.6.1-10:
1) The size of the tract(s) in question.
2) Whether the proposal conforms with and furthers the goals of the Comprehensive Plan,other
adopted plans, and the goals, objectives, and policies of this Chapter. Specifically, the
Planning Commission shall consider the goals stated in 41.2.
3) The relationship of the uses envisioned under the new zoning and the uses currently present
in adjacent tracts. In particular, the Planning Commission shall consider whether:
a) The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area;
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Meeting Date:April 18,2019
b) There will be any adverse effects on the capacity or safety of the portion of street network
influenced by the rezoning;
c) There will be any adverse effects on existing or planned public utility services in the area;
d) Parking problems; or
e) Environmental impacts that the new use will generate such as excessive storm water
runoff,water,air,or noise pollution,excessive nighttime lighting or other nuisances.
4) Any recent change of character in the area due to installation of public facilities, other zone
changes, new growth trends, deterioration and development.
5) The zoning districts and existing land uses of the surrounding properties.
6) Whether the subject property is suitable for the uses to which it has been restricted under
the existing zoning classification.
7) Whether the rezoning is compatible with the adjacent neighborhood, especially residential
neighborhood stability and character.
8) The length of time the subject property has remained vacant as zoned, if applicable.
9) Whether there is an adequate supply of land available in the subject area and the surrounding
community to accommodate the zoning and community needs including, but not limited to,
affordable housing and economic development.
10)Whether the existing zoning was in error at the time of adoption.
The Planning Commission may recommend approval or denial of this request according to NADC
§ 5.1.3. The Planning Commission's recommendation is then forwarded to the City Council for
their consideration per NADC§5.3.5.3.
SECTION 3: PUBLIC NOTICE
Per NADC Table 5-1, a notice of the rezoning request and scheduled date of the Planning
Commission public hearing was mailed to the owners of property within 200 feet of the subject
property on April 1, 2019. The property was posted with the required public notice on April 3,
2019. A public notice of the rezoning request and scheduled date of the Planning Commission
public hearing was published in The Star and on the City's website at www.northaugusta.net on
April 3, 2019.
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Project Staff Report
RZM19-001 Riverside Village Rezoning
Prepared by:Kuleigh Baker/Libby Hodges
Meeting Date:April 18,2019
SECTION 4: SITE HISTORY
Historically, the area proposed for rezoning was the industrial center of North Augusta. The
original plats of the City of North Augusta called for this area to be the commercial and
manufacturing center of the City, which it was, until these businesses went into decline for a
number of reasons. More recently, the property remained vacant for many years due to site
contamination and other development limitations until the city purchased the property with the
intent to redevelop. This area provides a vital public river access through this property and the
nearby Riverview Park.
The parcels proposed for rezoning are a portion of a previous Planned Development (PD) usually
referred to as "Hammond's Ferry." The commercial portion of the site is often referred to as
"Riverside Village." The first Planned Development (PD) General Development Plan (GDP) for
Hammond's Ferry was approved by the Planning Commission on July 25, 2002 and Ordinance
2002-23 was adopted by City Council on December 12, 2002. There have been several
modifications to the original PD ordinance and associated General Development Plan.
Throughout this time,the property has been subject to several agreements between the City and
site developers in the form of development agreements and parking agreements.The site is also
subject to restriction imposed by the Hammond's ferry Business District Association,
incorporated in 2008.
The most recent revision to the general development plan was for Phase B, the town center,
including the stadium and commercial area. At the May 21, 2015 meeting of the Planning
Commission, the major modification to the GDP and PD ordinance were reviewed and
recommended for approval by City Council. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2015-14, on
August 3, 2015. As stated in the Ordinance, these changes were in response to changing
economic conditions, development codes, and development opportunities on the site and has
resulted in the current development on the site. The property has become a model for
redevelopment through careful planning and innovative development. This proposal is a
continuation of the development of the site.
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Project Staff Report
RZM19-001 Riverside Village Rezoning
Prepared by:Weigh Baker/Libby Hodges
Meeting Date:April 16,2019
SECTION 5: EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Existing Land Use Future Land Use Zoning
Subject Mixed Use(residential, Mixed Use PD, Planned
Parcels hotel, restaurants, Development
recreation,and other
commercial uses)
North Greeneway, Brick Pond Park Parks, Recreation, Open PD, Planned
Space, and Conservation Development/
P, Public Use
South Savannah River N/A N/A
East Mixed Use (residential,golf Mixed Use PD, Planned
course and clubhouse) Development
West Mixed Use (residential, Mixed Use PD, Planned
restaurants,and other Development
commercial uses)
Access — The site currently has access from Center Street and Railroad Avenue via Riverside
Boulevard or Crystal Lake Drive. The site also has access from the North Augusta Greeneway. A
Traffic Impact Analysis was previously completed for Phase B that encompassed a significant
study area to review the potential impacts of a large scale development and future growth on
existing traffic.
Topography—The property is relatively flat. The majority of Riverside Village was graded at the
start of construction on Phase B of Hammond's Ferry.
Utilities—Water and sanitary sewer is available from adjacent sites. Final capacity analysis will
be provided by Engineering and Utilities prior to final permitting, but is not anticipated to be an
issue.
Floodplain—Portions of the site fall within the 100 year floodplain.
Drainage Basin —This site is located within the Crystal Lake Basin as designated on the City of
North Augusta Stormwater Management's Drainage Basin Map. The 2014 Stormwater
Management Stream Water Quality Assessment Summary lists the Pole Branch Basin as 100%
within the city limits and reports an overall fair water quality.This means studies have indicated
water quality impairments in several categories including the levels of nitrates, ammonia, and
manganese found in samples. This basin has been ranked as a high priority for water quality
improvements through best management practices and other water quality improvement
projects to decrease the possibility of overtopping ponds in the system.
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Project Staff Report
RZM19MI Riverside Village Rezoning
Prepared by:Kuleigh Baker/Ubby Hodges
Meeting Date:April 18,2019
SECTION 6: STAFF EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
1. The size of the tract in question(§5.3.6.1).
Parcels 007-18-05-002, 007-18-05-004, 007-14-19-001, 007-14-19-005, 007-14-19-007,
007-17-02-005, 007-17-02-008, 007-18-06-001, 007-17-02-006, 007-17-02-004 and 007-
13-42-003 are a combined total of±9.58 acres.This is a small portion of the overall±195
acres contained in the PD.
2. Whether the proposal conforms with and furthers the goals of the Comprehensive Plan,
other adopted plans, and the goals, objectives, and policies of the Development Code,
§1.2(§5.3.6.2).
The rezoning request satisfies several core principles and key initiatives of the current
Comprehensive Plan. The D, Downtown Mixed Use designation supports flexibility in
development standards in order to encourage mixes of uses and infill development,
providing urban amenities to existing and new residents, a mixture of housing types,
connection to the Greeneway,encouraging pedestrian and bicycle access to the area,and
will access to cultural resources such as the Riverview Amphitheater and the Greenjackets
Stadium.
By changing these properties to the "D — Downtown Mixed Use" zoning, the Planning
Department envisions this as a first step to developing a Downtown Master Plan(Initiative
1)and updating the Downtown codes to better reflect the goals of revitalizing,redefining,
and allowing flexibility in fostering the development of a functional, vibrant downtown
core for the City. The city has identified Downtown as a priority investment area and a
place to encourage mixed use and progressive development(Initiative 2).
3. The relationship of the uses envisioned under the new zoning and the uses currently
present in adjacent tracts. In particular,the Planning Commission shall consider
whether as stated in §5.3.6.3 of the NADC:
a. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area;
The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area. Downtown
zoning exists just north of the subject sites, and this site is seen as an
extension of the existing downtown commercial core.Through the PD, Phase
8 has been programmed to be an urban town center, similar to the existing
downtown area.
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RZM19-001 Riverside Village Rezoning
Prepared by:Kuleigh Baker/Libby Hodges
Meeting Date:April 18,2019
b. There will be any adverse effects on the capacity or safety of the portion of
street network influenced by the rezoning;
Access would be provided from existing roadways. The rezoning would not
affect the existing street network or capacity.
c. There will be any adverse effects on existing or planned public utility
services in the area;
The existing utility network accommodates the anticipated development
potential of the subject property based on the sizes of the sanitary sewer line
located near the site and availability of potable water and sanitary sewer from
the City of North Augusta.
d. Parking problems;or
Parking for the site will continue to be provided based on existing parking
agreements and the requirements of the North Augusta Development Code.
The applicant has provided a list of the properties and parking and confirms
that parking on the site will be sufficient at this time. Staff will continue to
monitor parking allocation as the sites continue to develop.
The following is an analysis of the Parking Space Allocation spreadsheet
attached to this report:
• The total parking spaces required per the PD use is 1,708. This is the
total number of parking spaces required per the PD for all lots in
Riverside Village, developed and non-developed based on the square
footages supplied for future development. This does not match the
amount required per the parking agreement.
• The total parking spaces for "public" parking per the parking
agreement is 1,388 parking spaces. This creates a difference of 320
spaces between the PD and the Parking Agreement.
• In gross numbers, the total number of parking spaces provided in the
decks and on-street is 1,767. This is, in total, greater than the 1,708
required by the PD.
• The total number of dedicated parking spaces is 1,618, which is 260
spaces over the parking required by the agreement, though it is still
less than the PD requires (1,708 spaces). "Dedicated" is meant as
parking assigned to a particular use or building.
• If the spaces reserved through the parking agreement are removed
(those spaces reserved for the Hotel, Medac Employees, retail, office
use,etc.) 378 spaces remain available for use.
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Project Staff Report
RZM19-001 Riverside Village Rezoning
Prepared by:Kuleigh Baker/Libby Hodges
Meeting Date:April 18,2019
Additional Staff Commentary:
• On-street parking for any given lot will not be labeled specifically for
those parcels. These spaces will be metered and open to the public.
They will not be reserved. These are intended for short term retail or
restaurant use.
• The parking decks are intended for longer-term parking.These spaces
are intended for conference attendees, retail and restaurant
employees,and those choosing to park in the deck if on-street parking
is not available.
• Event parking is handled separately through an event parking plan.This
includes the parking decks, surrounding temporary lots and surface
lots in downtown.
• Parking is dynamic, so cars will come and go. All spaces will not be
occupied all the time.
• There will be a small portion of visitors that will not need additional
parking to visit the area. This form of development is meant to
encourage pedestrian and bicycle access through the Greeneway,
sidewalks,and proximity to residences.
e. Environmental Impacts that the new use will generate such as excessive
storm water runoff, water, air, or noise pollution, excessive nighttime
lighting or other nuisances.
The proposed rezoning does not appear to create any additional
environmental impacts. Each site plan must comply with all applicable
development standards in the Development Code, including the state and
federal standards associated with stormwater management, water and air
pollution. City design standards and municipal codes are in place to address
noise pollution and excessive nighttime lighting.
4. Any recent change of character In the area due to installation of public facilities, other
zone changes, new growth trends,deterioration and development (§5.3.6.4(.
This rezoning directly addresses a change in character and new growth trends in the area.
With the completion of most of the infrastructure in and around Phase B of the
Hammond's Ferry Planned development, the outlines of what development can take
place are currently in place and will not be significantly altered. The only remaining
surface street that is not complete is Front Street in Phase A of the PD, which is outside
the bounds of what is proposed to be changed to the D, Downtown Mixed Use zoning at
this time.
S. The zoning districts and existing land uses of the surrounding properties (§5.3.6.5 .
The proposed zoning classification will remain mixed use, which should not adversely
impact the current surrounding single-family residential uses or commercial
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Prepared by:Kuleigh BakertUbby Hodges
Meeting Date:April 18,2019
development, as it is no different than what exists currently and what has been planned
for this property.
6. Whether the subject property is suitable for the uses to which it has been restricted
under the existing zoning classification(§5.3.6.6).
The existing Planned Development ordinance allows for uses in the D, Downtown zoning
district.The subject properties are suitable for the proposed uses under both the existing
and requested zoning district.
7. Whether the rezoning is compatible with the adjacent neighborhood, especially
residential neighborhood stability and character(§5.3.6.7).
The rezoning is compatible with the existing residential neighborhood's stability and
character. A mix of building styles and uses are encouraged in the existing Planned
Development ordinance and the requested Downtown zoning. The Hammond's Ferry
Business District Association will continue the architectural review and approval of any
buildings within the agreed bounds of the property owner's association.
S. The length of time the subject property has remained vacant as zoned, if applicable
(§5.3.6.8).
Prior to approval of the PD, the property was vacant for many years. After the
introduction of the PD,the site has quickly developed into a thriving mixed use district.
9. Whether there is an adequate supply of land available in the subject area and the
surrounding community to accommodate the zoning and community needs including,
but not limited to,affordable housing and economic development(§5.3.6.9).
The amount of land available in this particular area is limited by existing development to
the west,the Georgia Avenue to the east, Brick Pond Park to the north,and the Savannah
River to the south.
10.Whether the existing zoning was In error at the time of adoption (§5.3.6.10).
The existing zoning of PD, Planned Development has been in place since the adoption of
the Hammond's Ferry Planned Development Ordinance No. 2002-03 in December 2002.
This does not appear to have been done in error.
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RZM19-DOI Riverside Village Rezoning
Prepared by:Kuleigh Baker/Libby Hodges
Meeting Date:April 18,2019
SECTION 7: STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The rezoning request directly addresses the change in character and development of the area.
Staff would like to note that this request was coordinated with the input and understanding of
the Planning and Development Department to address issues that have arisen with the existing
PD Ordinance.These issues prevented staff from processing variances or waivers that would have
been in the City's interest or that were the result of situations not anticipated by the PD, such as
opportunities for different mixes of uses and square footages in the project. This zoning change
will allow the developer additional discretion to respond to changing market and economies of
scale resulting from the existing successful development of the remainder of the sites in this
proposal.
With the completion ofthe infrastructure in and around Phase B of the Hammond's Ferry Planned
Development, the outlines of what development can take place are currently in place and will
not be significantly altered. This rezoning would serve to extend the "Downtown" to the river
area and formalize the recognition that this is an extension of our downtown. With most urban
form developments, the Planning Department should be less concerned with exactly what goes
within the buildings, instead focusing on general building location, public safety, and public
resource allocation.
Staff would like to emphasize that approval of this zoning does not in any way negate or alter any
existing agreements on the site.This includes the existing Parking Agreement and Development
Agreement. lust as in any private property owner's association, the Planning and Development
Department has a limited role in enforcing the covenants of private property owner associations
such as the Hammond's Ferry Business District Association, which will remain place as
incorporated in 2008.
However,this should not be taken as the Department abandoning its role in enforcing or creating
any development standards for the Downtown district. Staff recommends that this rezoning be
used to encourage the creation of a downtown parking plan, revision of the existing downtown
development codes, and Downtown Master Plan. As discussed with the Commissioners at
previous meetings,a downtown code work group has been convened and progress is being made
towards these code revisions. Further public involvement will be coordinated when these
changes are further developed.
It should be noted that any development proposals currently under review will not be affected
by these changes and will be reviewed by the existing PD criteria. This includes Parcel G, the
Stadium Parking Deck and the Amphitheater at Riverside Village.
Based on the analysis and evaluation of each review criteria outlined above,the Department has
determined the application is complete.A recommendation by the Planning Commission for the
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Project Staff Report
RZM19-0O1 Riverside Village Rezoning
Prepared by:Kuleigh Baker/Libby Hodges
Meeting Date:April 18,2019
rezoning of Parcel Numbers 007-18-05-002,007-18-05-004,007-14-19-001,007-14-19-005,007-
14-19-007, 007-17-02-005, 007-17-02-008, 007-18-06-001, 007-17-02-006, 007-17-02-004, and
007-13-42-003 to rezone ±9,58 acres from PD, Planned Development to D, Downtown, is
appropriate for this site.
SECTION 8: ATTACHMENTS
1. Site/Aerial Map
2. Topography
3. Current Zoning Map
4. Future Land Use Map
5. Site Photos
6. Notification Letter
7. PD 15-001 Exhibit A Phasing Map
8. Application Materials
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RE: Proposed rezoning of t 9.58 acres of land located west of Georgia Avenue
between the North Augusta Greeneway and the Savannah River, Aiken County
Tax Parcel Numbers: 007-18.05-002, 007-18-05-004, 007-14-19-001, 007-14-19-
005, 007-14-19-007, 007-17-02-005, 007-17-02-008, 007-18-06-001, 007-17-02-
006, 007-17-02-004, and 007-13-42-003 from PD, Planned Development to D,
Downtown.
Please note: Your property is not included in the rezoning application.
You are receiving this notice only because you own property within 200
feet of the proposed project area.
Dear North Augusta Property Owner:
Greenstone Properties has made a request to rezone t 9.58 acres of land located west
of Georgia Avenue between the North Augusta Greenaway and the Savannah River,
Aiken County Tax Parcel Numbers: 007-18-05-002, 007-18-05.004, 007-14-19-001,
007-14-19-005, 007-14-19-007, 007.17-02.005, 007-17-02-008, 007-18-06-001, 007-
17-02-006, 007-17-02-004, and 007-13-42-003 from PD, Planned Development to D,
Downtown.
The North Augusta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to collect public
input and to consider the rezoning application on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Following
the public hearing, the Planning Commission will prepare a recommendation for City
Council consideration and action. The Planning Commission public hearing will begin at
7:00 p.m. In the City Council Chambers on the third floor of the North Augusta Municipal
Center, 100 Georgia Avenue. You are welcome to attend this public hearing.
A map of the project area is enclosed, along with a copy of the public hearing notice that
will be published in The Star on April 3, 2019. If you have any questions about this
application or need additional information, please contact the Department of Planning
and Development at 803-441-4221.
Sincerely,
Libby Hodges, RtCP
Director of Planning and Development
City of
North Augusta, South Carolina
Planning Commission
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The North Augusta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its
regular monthly meeting beginning at 7:00 PM on April 18, 2019, in the
Council Chambers, North Augusta Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue,
North Augusta, South Carolina, to receive public input on the following
applications:
RZT 19-001 —A request by the City of North Augusta to amend Section
3.6.4.5.2, Development Standards within the P, Public Use Zoning District
and Section 3.8.1.1, Applicability of the Corridor Overlay Districts to the P,
Public Use Zoning District.
RZM 19.001 —A request by Greenstone Properties to rezone t 9.58 acres
of land located west of Georgia Avenue between the North Augusta
Greeneway and the Savannah River, Aiken County Tax Parcels: 007-18-05-
002, 007-18-05-004, 007-14-19-001, 007-14-19-005, 007-14-19-007, 007-
17-02-005, 007-17-02-008, 007-18-06-001, 007-17-02-006, 007-17-02-004,
and 007-13-42-003 from PD, Planned Development to D, Downtown.
Copies of the proposed amendments to the North Augusta Development
Code and a map and documents related to the rezoning application will be
available in the Department of Planning and Development on the second
Boor of the North Augusta Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue, North
Augusta, South Carolina, 803-441-4221. Citizens and property owners
interested in expressing a view on any matter that is the subject of a public
hearing are encouraged to attend.
CITIZEN ASSISTANCE:
Individuals needing special assistance or a sign interpreter to participate in
the meeting are asked to please notify the Department of Planning and
Development at 803-441-4221 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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Application Number Rznt 19 -oa i Date Recelved
Review Fee f25 0 _ Date Paid
1. Project Name _..— Riverside Village
Project AddresslLocatIonWoet or°'mala Av a between the North Aueuw Graern,wy and ana savannah Riva;RanroadAvanm
Total Project Acreage _ -20 Acres _ _. Current Zoning Planned Development
Tarr Parcel Number(s) See Attachment"Riverside village Tax Parcel Numbers"
2. ApplicantlOwner Name _ Chris Schoen Applicant Phone 404-725.5357 _
Mailing Address 3301 windy Ridge Parkway,suite 320
City - Atlanta - _ ST GA Zip 30339 Email cachoen@greenstone-propertkre.com
3. Is there a Designated Agent for this project? _ A_ Yes No
If Yea, attach a notarized Designation of Agent form. (required if Applicant is not property owner)
4. Engineer/Architect/Surveyor __ _James P Dean _ License No. 1 7380
Firm Name Cranston Engineering Group, PC Firm Phone 706-7224588
Firm Mailing Address _ 452 Ellis Street
City _ _ _Augusta _.. ST GA Zip 30901 Email Ipdeani@cronstonenglneerin9.com
Signature � Date 3/1 212 01 9
5. Is there any recorded restricted covenant or other private agreement that is contrary to, conflicts with or
prohibits the use or activity on the property that is the subject of the application?
(Check one.) yes V no
6. In accordance with Section 5.1.2.3 of the North Augusta Development Code, I hereby request the City
of North Augusta review the attached project plans. The documents required by the City of North
Augusta, as outlined in Appendix B of the North Augusta Development Code, are attached for the City's
review for completeness. The applicant acknowledges that all required documents must be correct and
complete to inif •,rb�,piiance review process
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1. Project Name Riverside Village
Project Address/Location west of Georgia Avenue between the Norm Auguste Greenaway and the Savannah River:Rellroad Avenu
Project Parcel Number(s) _ See Attachment"Riverside Village Tax Parcel Numbers"
2. Property Owner Name —. Chris Schoen Owner Phone 404.72MS7
Mailing Address 3301 Windy Ridge Parkway,Sults 720
City Atlanta ST GA Zip 30339 Email caehoenQgreanstonaPropertee.eom
3. Designated Agent Addie Head
Relationship to Owner Employee of Owner
Firm Name GreenstonePropenles Phone 404-421-5807
Agent's Mailing Address 3301 windy Ridge Parkway,Sulb320
City Meme ST GA Zip 30339 Email ahead®greenstonaproperees.com
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4. 1 hereby designate the above-named person (Line 3) to serve as my agent and represent me in the
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Application Submittal and Review—Rezoning
Riverside Village-03/14/2019
1. A statement of the reasons for seeking the rezoning or conditional rezoning and
any proposed Justifications therefore:
We would like to submit the—29 acres of Riverside Village for rezoning from a Planned
Development Zoning to a Downtown District Zoning(3.3.3.5 D, Downtown Mixed-Use District);
specifically,the Georgia Avenue Overlay District.
Riverside Village Is a unique mixed-use environment creating a bustling community where
constituents can live,work, and play. At it's completion,the village will house over 20 various
commercial uses as well as a stadium,an amphitheater,class A office space,a luxury hotel, and
numerous living opportunities.All of these additions to the community facilitate a true sense of
place as well as a commercial core in between the two cities of Augusta and North Augusta
spurring expansion into North Augusta's downtown.
The current Planned Development zoning limits Riverside Village from supporting a commercial
core.The desire to preserve the natural and scenic features of open space has been achieved
and will continue to be a priority for the village.The rezoning of Riverside Village to a
downtown district will not affect or conflict with any agreements held between the city or any
other entities.
Riverside Village Development Summary
Parcel Purchaser Use/ Description
A Stadium Land
Retail shell 14,000 SF of Retail
Al The Clubhouse Building 6 Stories
Parking Garage 44 Spaces
Team Clubhouse Unit 16,200 SF
Office Unit 15,000 SF of Office
Apartments 32 Units
A2 Restaurant 8,700 SF of Retail
B Stadium Deck 576 Spaces
C Office Building 150,000 SF of Office - 6 Stories
38 Units & 17,000 SF of Retail -4
D Condos over Retail Stories
E Hotel Deck 413 Spaces
F Hotel 180 Rooms - 5 Stories
22 Units & 12,500 SF of Retail - 3
G Apartments over Retail Stories
Gl Jewel Box 400 SF
Single Family Housing
H /Townhomes 11 Lots
I Single Family Housing 6 Lots
J JUN Apartments 1280 Units -4 Stories
K I Luxury Apartments 177 Units -6 Stories
On-Street Surface Parking 177 Spaces
Medac Parking Deck 1601 Spaces
Riverside Village Tax Parcel Numbers
Tract Owner Size Tax Map Number Use/ Proposed Use
A The City eNorth Augusta 6.46 Stadium
Al Hammond's Ferry Commercial I, LLC 0.80 007-18-05-002 Outfield/ Clubhouse Building
A2 Gieerrstone Hendon Riverside Village, LLC 0.14 007-18-05.004 Ballpark Restaurant
8 Riverside Village B Owner, LLC 1.67 007-14-19-001 Stadium Parking Deck
BI The City of North Augusta 0.08 Brick Pond
B2 The Cry of North Augusta 0.05 Brick Pond
C Riverside Village C Owner, LLC 0.98 007-1-4-19-005 Office Building
Cl The City of North Augusta 0.09 Brick Pond
D Riverside Village D Owner, LLC 0.83 007-1419.007 Residential over Retail
Dl The City of North Augusta 1.05 Brick Pond
E The City of North Augusta 1.25 Hotel Parking Deck
El The City of North Augusta 0.27 Brick Pond
F Ackerman Greenstone North Augusta,LLC 1.64 007-17-02.005 Hotel/ Convention Center
G Riverside Village G Owner, LLC 0.41 007-17-02-008 Residential over Retail
GS Greenstone Hammond's Ferry, LLC 0.01 007-18406-01 Retail/Gelato
H Riverside Village H Owner, LLC 0.69 007-17-02-006 Single Family Homes
I Riverside Village I Owner, LLC 0.69 007-17-02-004 Single Family Homes
J North Augusta Residences, LLC 7.11 Apartments
K Riverside Village 1 Owner, LLC 2.12 007-13-42-003 Apartments
Kl The City of North Augusta 0.01 Brick Pond
L The Gty of North Augusta 1.97 Riverfront Park
Ll The City of North Augusta 0.19
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ORDINANCE NO. 2019-02
TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING t 9.58 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY
GREENSTONE PROPERTIES AND LOCATED WEST OF GEORGIA AVENUE
BETWEEN THE NORTH AUGUSTA GREENEWAY AND THE SAVANNAH RIVER
AIKEN COUNTY TAX PARCELS#007-18-05-002, 007-18-05-004. 007-14-19-001. 007-
14-19-005,007-14-19-007,007-17-02-005. 007-17-02-008.007-18-06-001,007-17-02-006.
007-17-02-004. and 007-13-42-003.FROM PD,PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,
TO D.DOWNTOWN.
WHEREAS,on December 17,2007, by Ordinance 2007-22,the North Augusta
City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code and a citywide Zoning Map which
is consistent with the City's North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.3, North Augusta Development Code, the
North Augusta Planning Commission may recommend amendments to the Zoning Map,
provided such amendments are consistent with the City's North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following an April 18,
2019, public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by Greenstone, LLC, to amend the
Official Zoning Map of North Augusta from Planned Development(PD)to Downtown, Mixed
Use(D). The Planning Commission report has been provided to City Council.
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:
I. The property owned by the owned by Greenstone Properties, and located west
of Georgia Avenue between the North Augusta Greeneway and the Savannah
River, Aiken County Tax Parcels #007-18-05-002, 007-18-05-004, 007-14-19-
001, 007-14-19-005, 007-14-19-007, 007-17-02-005, 007-17-02-008, 007-18-
06-001, 007-17-02-006, 007-17-02-004. and 007-13-42-003,from PD, Planned
Development to D, Downtown.
II. Said property being officially rezoned to the classification D,Downtown zoning,
more specifically in accordance with the map attached hereto as Exhibit"A,"the
official Zoning Map of the City of North Augusta is to be so amended.
III. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict,hereby repealed.
IV. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on third
and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF T ITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _A O
DAY OF ,2019.
First Reading //4'
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Robert A. Pettit, Mayot
Second Reading
Third and Final Reading O 'A/9 ATTEST:
jtaABM i rS1�I.yNA.V_i _
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #6
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-02
TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING:L 9.58 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY
GREENSTONE PROPERTIES AND LOCATED WEST OF GEORGIA AVENUE
BETWEEN THE NORTH AUGUSTA GREENEWAY AND THE SAVANNAH RIVER
AIKEN COUNTY TAX PARCELS #007-18-05-002. 007-18-05-004. 007-14-19-001 007-
14-19-005, 007-14-19-007. 007-17-02-005. 007-17-02-008 007-18-06-001 007-17-02-006
007-17-02-004. and 007-1342-003.FROM PD. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
TO D. DOWNTOWN
WHEREAS,on December 17,2007, by Ordinance 2007-22, the North Augusta
City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code and a citywide Zoning Map which
is consistent with the City's North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.3, North Augusta Development Code, the
North Augusta Planning Commission may recommend amendments to the Zoning Map,
provided such amendments are consistent with the City's North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following an April 18,
2019, public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by Greenstone, LLC, to amend the
Official Zoning Map of North Augusta from Planned Development(PD)to Downtown,Mixed
Use (D). The Planning Commission report has been provided to City Council.
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:
I. The property owned by the owned by Greenstone Properties, and located west
of Georgia Avenue between the North Augusta Greenway and the Savannah
River, Aiken County Tax Parcels #007-18-05-002, 007-18-05-004, 007-14-19-
001, 007-14-19-005, 007-14-19-007, 007-17-02-005, 007-17-02-008, 007-18-
06-001, 007-17-02-006, 007-17-02-004. and 007-13-42-003, from PD, Planned
Development to D, Downtown.
II. Said property being officially rezoned to the classification D,Downtown zoning,
more specifically in accordance with the map attached hereto as Exhibit"A,"the
official Zoning Map of the City of North Augusta is to be so amended.
III. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict,hereby repealed.
N. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on third
and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF , 2019.
First Reading
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
Second Reading
Third and Final Reading ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #7
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-03
AN ORDINANCE TO EXERCISE AN OPTION TO PURCHASE
PROPERTY FORMERLY KNOWN AS NORTH AUGUSTA COUNTRY
CLUB AND TO CONVEY TITLE TO PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
CITY IN EXCHANGE FOR SAID PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, in approximately the year 2000, Mayor and City Council
determined that additional recreational space was required to meet the needs of the increase in
geographical size, as well as population of the City; and,
WHEREAS, for a considerable period of time the matter was studied to
include attempts to expand Riverview Park; and,
WHEREAS, it was ultimately determined that there was not viable ability to
expand Riverview Park to provide for the increased needs and that it would be appropriate to
attempt to provide recreational opportunities located in a different area of the City; and,
WHEREAS, for a number of years the City considered several different
parcels of property to meet this need and ultimately determined that the best opportunity, at that
time, involved property located in Edgefield County, adjacent to Murrah Road and Five Notch
Road; and
WHEREAS, from 2006 to 2009 the City acquired approximately 181.01±
acres of property in that area with the intention of ultimately developing a recreational facility at
said site; and,
WHEREAS, the general consensus of Mayor and City Council was that the
location was not ideal but appeared to be the best site available; and,
WHEREAS, since the time of acquiring the Murrah Road/Five Notch Road
property,an additional site of a size that would meet the needs of the City has become available;
and,
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Country Club property consisting of
approximately 147.98±acres has been offered to the City,by the current owner,in exchange for
the City deeding to the Seller the Edgefield County property acquired previously; and,
WHEREAS,Mayor and City Council have determined that the North Augusta
Country Club Property is in a much better geographical location to address the recreational needs
of the community and that the exchange of the properties is in the best interest of the City.
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:
1. The City Administrator is authorized to exercise the Option that has been
obtained from DWT Properties, LLC providing for an exchange of
properties as outlined above.
2. That following the exercise of the Option, the City Administrator is
authorized to move forward with such actions as necessary to closeout
this transaction, to include executing a deed conveying the 181.01±acres
of property,owned by the City,to DWT Properties,LLC. in exchange for
the City receiving a deed to 147.98+ acres consisting of the majority of
the property formally known w North Augusta Country Club.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on the
third and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS DAY OF ,2019.
First Reading:
Second Reading: ROBERT A.PETTIT,MAYOR
Third Reading: ATTEST:
SHARON LAMAR,CITY CLERK
ATTACHMENT*8
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-15
SUPPORTING NORTH AUGUSTA FORWARD'S CONTRACTING STUDIO MAIN
LLC TO UPDATE THE NORTH AUGUSTA DOWNTOWN GREENEWAY
CONNECTOR MASTER PLAN AND PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTATION
WHEREAS, in 2015, North Augusta 2000, an eleemosynary organization
whose mission is to help improve North Augusta through quality of life and economic
development initiatives,contracted Alta Planning&Design,with consent from the Mayor and
City Council, to conduct a downtown Greeneway connector study,and
WHEREAS, in Resolution 2015-19 the Mayor and City Council of North
Augusta commended North Augusta 2000 for its action in pursuing the possible Downtown
Greeneway Connector that would benefit the citizens of this community, and
WHEREAS, in Resolution 2016-34 the Mayor and City Council of North
Augusta accepted the Alta Downtown Greeneway connector study and endorsed the concept
of the Downtown Greeneway Connector as an economic driver for downtown, and
WHEREAS, in Resolution 2018-09 the Mayor and City Council included
$900,000 for the Downtown Greeneway Connector in Capital Projects Sales Tax IV funding,
and
WHEREAS, North Augusta Forward, formerly North Augusta 2000, has
advised the City of its desire to retain Studio Main, LLC to update the North Augusta
Downtown Greeneway Connector Master Plan and prepare preliminary construction
documentation of Phase one, and
WHEREAS, Studio Main, LLC will involve the development of a North
Augusta Greeneway Downtown Master Plan Update and supporting documents to illustrate
the desired vision, trail routing, and destinations as identified by the City of North Augusta
and the North Augusta Downtown Greeneway steering committee,and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City commits its cooperation to North
Augusta Forward and Studio Main, LLC for this design phase; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing, as set forth in this resolution,
commits the City to any specific development plan and that any decision by the City to pursue
such Downtown Greenway Connector is a matter that would require future consideration by
Mayor and Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is greatly appreciative and
commends North Augusta Forward for its action in pursuing this possible Downtown
Greeneway Connector that would benefit the citizens of this community.
DONE,RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA,SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS THE DAY OF MAY,2019.
Robert A. Pettit,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
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DRAFT Fund Financial Statements
(Emailed to Council before meeting)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF FINES, ASSESSMENTS, AND SURCHARGES
GENERALFUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
Court Fines 8 Assessments:
Court fines collected $ 808,339
Court fines retained by City 385,504
Court fines remitted to State Treasurer $ 422,835
Court Surcharges and Assessments:
Court surcharges collected and retained $ 6,085
Assessments retained by City 35,013
Court surcharges and assessments retained for Victim Services $ 41,098
Victim Services:
Court assessments allocated to Victim Services $ 35,013
Court surcharges allocated to Victim Services 6,085
Funds allocated to Victim Services 41,098
Victim Services Expenditures 37,493
Funds Allocated to Victim Services in Excess of Victim Services Expenditures 3,605
Funds available for carryforward-beginning of year 107,443
Funds available for carryforward-end of year $ 111,046
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES - BUDGETED AND ACTUAL
ENTERPRISE FUND - STORMWATER UTILITY FUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Stormwater Operations:
Personal services:
Salaries and wages $ 341,939 $ 346,617 $ 4,678
Overtime pay 1,800 2,095 295
FICA 26,312 25,390 (922)
Employee retirement 48,330 73,155 24,825
Employee insurance 37,740 38,489 749
Workers'compensation 8,550 5,427 (3,123)
Operating expenses:
General supplies 1,400 860 (540)
Duesthaining 4,425 1,820 (2,605)
Auto operating 7,900 4,963 (2,937)
Data processing 29,300 31,741 2,441
Contracts and repairs 7,340 2,618 (4,722)
Uniforms and clothing 2,000 1,774 (226)
Advertising 3,000 2,812 (188)
Professional services 23,426 20,868 (2,558)
Special department supplies 7,191 4,365 (2,826)
Insurance 6,875 6,819 (56)
Leases 10,010 - (10,010)
Drainage projects 213,258 - (213,258)
Total Stormwater Operations 780,796 569,813 (210,983)
Depreciation - 91,457 91,457
Total Operating Expenses $ 780,796 $ 661,270 $ (119,526)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES - BUDGETED AND ACTUAL
ENTERPRISE FUND - STORMWATER UTILITY FUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Operating Revenues:
Stormwater utility fees $ 770,000 $ 782,958 $ 12,958
Other 6,831 17,425 10,594
Total Operating Revenues 776,831 800,383 23,552
Operating Expenses:
Stormwater operations 780,796 569,813 (210,983)
Depreciation 91,457 91,457
Total Operating Expenses 780,796 661,270 (119,526)
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses):
Interest earnings 3,965 16,481 12,516
Interest expense and fiscal charges (717) (717)
Total Nonoperating Revenues 3,965 15,764 11,799
Income before contributions - 154,877 154,877
Contributions 368,798 368,798
Change in net position $ $ 523,675 $ 523,675
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES - BUDGETED AND ACTUAL
ENTERPRISE FUND - SANITATION SERVICES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Material Recovery Facility:
Personal services:
Salaries and wages 383,080 358,450 (24,630)
Overtime pay 17,193 14,267 (2,926)
FICA 30,621 28,839 (1,782)
Employee retirement 56,278 84,930 28,652
Employee insurance 63,750 64,053 303
Workers'compensation 12,500 8,819 (3,681)
Operating expenses:
General supplies 1,515 1,519 4
Dues/training 980 409 (571)
Auto operating 87,897 107,161 19,264
Utility services 17,147 18,825 1,678
Contracts and repairs 74,979 149,854 74,875
Building material 1,450 561 (889)
Recycling expenses 45,493 19,968 (25,525)
Uniforms and clothing 4,067 4,067 -
Professional services 175,694 180,698 5,004
Special department supplies 401,787 419,595 17,808
Leases 101,006 - (101,006)
Small equipment 184,300 - (184,300)
Insurance 21,500 21,325 (175)
Total Material Recovery Facility 1,681,237 1,483,340 (197,897)
Depreciation - 623,319 623,319
Total Operating Expenses $ 4,313,674 $ 4,610,725 $ 297,051
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES - BUDGETED AND ACTUAL
ENTERPRISE FUND - SANITATION SERVICES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Sanitation Operations:
Personal services:
Salaries and wages $ 1,180,479 $ 1,102,697 $ (77,782)
Overtime pay 13,621 20,232 6,611
FICA 91,449 81,979 (9,470)
Employee retirement 169,347 254,322 84,975
Employee insurance 203,304 204,052 748
Workers'compensation 33,700 48,855 15,155
Operating expenses:
General supplies 2,038 1,488 (550)
Dues/training 3,342 3,026 (316)
Auto operating 334,171 381,775 47,604
Utility services 21,680 32,530 10,850
Data processing 10,600 14,314 3,714
Contracts and repairs 27,325 42,450 15,125
Uniforms and clothing 10,460 8,754 (1,706)
Advertising 2,100 284 (1,816)
Professional services 12,350 10,723 (1,627)
Special department supplies 242,664 265,677 23,013
Judgments/seWements - 1,500 1,500
Leases 244,157 - (244,157)
Insurance 29,650 29,408 (242)
Total Sanitation Operations 2,632,437 2,504,066 (128,371)
(continued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES - BUDGETED AND ACTUAL
ENTERPRISE FUND - SANITATION SERVICES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Operating Revenues:
Sanitation service fees $ 3,279,300 $ 3,331,802 $ 52,502
Recycling fees 770,600 822,723 52,123
Sale of recyclables 348,000 201,163 (146,837)
Other 69,258 261,677 192,419
Total Operating Revenues 4,467,158 4,617,365 150,207
Operating Expenses:
Sanitation operations 2,632,437 2,504,066 (128,371)
Material recovery facility 1,681,237 1,483,340 (197,897)
Depreciation - 623,319 623,319
Total Operating Expenses 4,313,674 4,610,725 297,051
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses):
Intergovernmental 49,000 67,156 18,156
Interest income 12,000 43,012 31,012
Interest earnings - (14,211) (14,211)
Gain on disposal of assets - 44,950 44,950
Total Nonoperating Revenues 61,000 140,907 79,907
Income before transfers 214,484 147,547 (66,937)
Transfers out (214,484) (214,484)
Change in net position $ - $ (66,937)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES - BUDGETED AND ACTUAL
ENTERPRISE FUND - WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Water Production and Treatment(continued):
Operating expenses(continued):
Uniforms and clothing 3,320 3,053 (267)
Professional services 105,086 98,013 (7,073)
ACPSA treatment charges 4,500 1,930 (2,570)
Special department supplies 166,854 167,519 665
Insurance 12,500 12,398 (102)
Leases 3,585 - (3,585)
Small equipment 10,200 (10,200)
Total Water Production and Treatment 1,539,554 1,478,577 (60,977)
Wastewater Operations and Maintenance:
Personal services:
Salaries and wages 454,136 427,537 (26,599)
Overtime pay 18,443 13,306 (5,137)
FICA 36,152 31,365 (4,787)
Employee retirement 66,445 99,454 33,009
Employee insurance 75,000 76,019 1,019
Workers'compensation 14,325 12,953 (1,372)
Operating expenses'.
Dues/training 900 1,000 100
Auto operating 28,580 36,840 8,260
Utility services 68,102 65,282 (2,820)
Contracts and repairs 70,718 63,518 (7,200)
Building material 13,230 12,381 (849)
Uniforms and clothing 4,470 4,495 25
Professional services - 229 229
ACPSA treatment charges 2,874,402 2,587,018 (287,384)
Special department supplies 17,372 23,511 6,139
Insurance 41,525 43,584 2,059
Leases 52,350 - (52,350)
Small equipment 17,263 - (17,263)
Total Wastewater Operations and Maintenance 3,853,413 3,498,492 (354,921)
Depreciation and amortization - 1,231,948 1,231,948
Total Operating Expenses $ 7,960,257 $ 8,448,992 $ 488,735
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES - BUDGETED AND ACTUAL
ENTERPRISE FUND - WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Water Operations and Maintenance:
Personal services:
Salaries and wages 352,316 349,573 (2,743)
Overtime pay 13,519 16,416 2,897
FICA 27,986 26,405 (1,581)
Employee retirement 51,436 82,641 31,405
Employee insurance 60,000 60,947 947
Workers'compensation 11,250 7,269 (3,981)
Operating expenses:
Dues/training 1,960 2,291 331
Auto operating 32,930 28,111 (4,819)
Contracts and repairs 19,994 13,415 (6,579)
Building material 11,650 6,258 (5,392)
Uniforms and clothing 4,115 3,783 (332)
Advertising 2,100 421 (1,679)
Special department supplies 103,795 86,173 (17,622)
Insurance 3,900 3,868 (32)
Line upgrades 225,440 126,660 (98,780)
Leases 75,561 - (75,561)
Small equipment 27,200 (27,200)
Total Water Operations and Maintenance 1,025,152 814,431 (210,721)
Water Production and Treatment:
Personal services:
Salaries and wages 445,848 453,374 7,526
Overtime pay 26,492 29,952 1,460
FICA 36,287 34,392 (1,895)
Employee retirement 66,692 112,705 46,013
Employee insurance 60,000 60,285 285
Workers'compensation 15,450 9,806 (5,644)
Operating expenses:
General supplies 3,500 1,569 (1,931)
Dues/training 5,425 5,649 224
Auto operating 5,983 2,963 (3,020)
Utility services 437,521 402,717 (34,804)
Contracts and repairs 126,461 80,526 (45,935)
Building material 1,850 1,726 (124)
(continued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES - BUDGETED AND ACTUAL
ENTERPRISE FUND - WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Utilities Finance:
Personal services'.
Salaries and wages $ 213,347 $ 193,284 $ (20,063)
FICA 16,321 14,118 (2,203)
Employee retirement 29,997 44,826 14,829
Employee insurance 37,500 37,678 178
Workers'compensation 4,000 2,539 (1,461)
Operating expenses:
General supplies/postage 84,000 76,165 (7,835)
Dues/trainingttravel 3,805 2,054 (1,751)
Data processing 70,300 93,400 23,100
Contracts and repairs 26,300 27,071 771
Professional services 22,225 17,320 (4,905)
Special department supplies 5D0 372 (128)
Insurance 4,850 4,810 (40)
Bad debts 31,000 31,000 -
Total Utilities Finance 544,145 544,637 492
Utilities Administrator:
Personal services:
Salaries and wages 528,345 513,222 (15,123)
Overtime pay 7,280 9,736 2,456
FICA 41,080 37,765 (3,315)
Employee retirement 77,616 121,632 44,016
Employee insurance 72,090 71,310 (780)
Workers'compensalion 16,200 10,282 (5,918)
Operating expenses:
General supplies/postage 4,975 1,772 (3,203)
Dueshraming/travel 6,305 6,451 146
Auto operating 11,688 14,190 2,502
Utility services 13,498 12,430 (1,066)
Contracts and repairs 82,588 40,333 (42,255)
Building material 400 303 (97)
Uniforms and clothing 2,303 2,191 (112)
Professional services 37,895 5,252 (32,643)
Data processing 34,600 27,678 (6,922)
Special department supplies 41,290 4,327 (36,963)
Lease purchase 17,790 - (17,790)
Insurance 2,050 2,033 (17)
Total Ulities Administration 997,993 880,907 (117,086)
(continued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES - BUDGETED AND ACTUAL
ENTERPRISE FUND - WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2038
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Operating Revenues:
Water sales $ 3,266,751 $ 3,231,940 $ (34,811)
Sewer sales 6,037,593 6,243,287 205,694
Water tap fees 95,671 92,334 (3,337)
Sewer tap fees 108,721 165,448 56,727
Fire protection fees 11,741 13,918 2,177
Other 440,004 505,843 65,839
Total Operating Revenues 9,960,481 10,252,770 292,289
Operating Expenses:
Utilities Finance 544,145 544,637 492
Utilities Administration 997,993 880,907 (117,086)
Water Operations and Maintenance 1,025,152 814,431 (210,721)
Water Production and Treatment 1,539,554 1,478,577 (60,977)
Wastewater Operations and Maintenance 3,853,413 3,498,492 (354,921)
Depreciation and amortization - 1,231,948 1,231,948
Total Operating Expenses 7,960,257 8,448,992 488,735
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses):
Intergovernmental - 13,480 13,480
Interest earnings 17,000 204,588 187,588
Interest expense and fiscal charges - (447,543) (447,543)
Gain on sale of capital assets 10,230 10,230
Total Nonoperating Revenues(Expenses): 17,000 (219,245) (236,245)
Income before contributions and operating transfers 2,017,224 1,584,533 (432,691)
Capital contributions - 178,713 178,713
Transfers out (1,913,767) (478,767) 1,435,000
Change in net position $ 103,457 $ 1,284,479 $ 1,181,022
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
COMBINING STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCES - NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2018
Rivertront/
Central Core
Recreation Fireman's Redevelopment
Fund Fund Fund Totals
Revenues:
Local hospitality and accommodations taxes $ - $ - $ 1,718.195 $ 1,718,195
Intergovernmental - 60,934 - 60,934
Interest earnings 37 382 11,684 12,103
Miscellaneous 3,280 - 3,280
Total Revenues 3,317 61,316 1,729,879 1,794,512
Expenditures:
Current:
Public safety - 53.186 - 53,186
Recreation and parks 12,000 - 470,166 482,166
Capital outlay 99,525 99,525
Total Expenditures 12,000 53,186 569,691 634,877
Other Financing Uses:
Transfers out (1,612,230) (1,612.230)
Total Other Financing Uses (1,612,230) (1,612,230)
Net change in fund balance (8,683) 8,130 (452,042) (452,595)
Fund balance,beginning of year 18.380 123,410 1,323,010 1,464,800
Fund balance,end of year $ 9,697 $ 131,540 $ 870,968 $ 1,012,205
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
COMBINING STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES,AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCES-NONMAIOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
Sales Sales Street Tax Transportation
Tax Tax 11 Imprevements Increment Improvement
Fund Fund Fund Fund Funtl Totals
Revenues:
Ad valorem property taxes $ - i - E - $ 751.052 $ - $ 751,052
Intergovemmeital - 321,408 266,219 - - 587,627
Interest comings 2,150 24,946 10,240 3,728 16,850 57,714
Miscellaneous 6,289 - - 8,289
Total Revenues 2,150 346,354 284.748 7SV80 16.650 1.404,682
Exceneim,c,:
Curren.
General government - - - 888 - 809
PublicwaMa - - 2,415 - - 2,415
Capitol outlay 760,582 281.660 - - 1442,242
Total EMentlitures 760,502 284075 889 - 1,045,546
Other Financing Sources(Uses):
Tranefere in - 17,655 - - - 17,655
Tnnalen out - (1388,287) (1,286,207)
Total Gmer Financing 6aurres(Uses) 17.658 - (1,286,287) - (1,288.832)
Net change in fund balance 2.150 (396,573) 673 (532,396) 16,650 (909,496)
Fund balance,beginning of year 108,077 1,745,285 711,306 570,220 789,759 31922,627
Fund balance,end M year $ 108,227 E 1A48.692 $ 711.979 $ 37,824 $ 006,409 $ 3,013,131
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
COMBINING STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCES - NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
Total
Capital Special Nonmajor
Projects Revenue Governmental
Funds Funds Funds
Revenues:
Ad valorem property taxes $ 751,052 $ - $ 751,052
Local hospitality and accommodations taxes - 1,718,195 1,718,195
Intergovernmental 587,627 60,934 648,561
Interest earnings 57,714 12,103 69,817
Miscellaneous 8,289 3,280 11,569
Total Revenues 1,404,682 1,794,512 3,199,194
Expenditures:
Current:
General government 889 - 889
Public safety - 53,186 53,186
Public works 2,415 - 2,415
Recreation and parks - 482,166 482,166
Capital outlay 1,042,242 99,525 1,141,767
Total Expenditures 1,045,546 634,877 1,680,423
Other Financing Sources(Uses):
Transfers in 17,655 - 17,655
Transfers out (1,286,287) (1,612,230) (2,898,517)
Total Other Financing Sources(Uses) (1,268,632) (1,612,230) (2,880,862)
Net change in fund balance (909,496) (452,595) (1,362,091)
Fund balance, beginning of year 3,922,627 1,464,800 5,387,427
Fund balance, end of year $ 3,013,131 $ 1,012,205 $ 4,025,336
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAIOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Riverfront/
Central Core
Recreation Fireman's Redevelopment
Fund Fund Fund Totals
ASSETS
Equity in pooled cash $ 10,273 $ - $ 555,094 $ 565,367
Investments - - 327,198 327,198
Restricted cash and investments 139,336 - 139,336
Total Assets $ 10,273 $ 139,336 $ 882,292 $ 1,031,901
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 576 $ 7,796 $ 11,117 $ 19,489
Accrued salary and wages - 207 207
Total Liabilities 576 7,796 11,324 19,696
FUND BALANCES
Fund balances:
Restricted for:
Public safety(Fire Division) - 131,540 - 131,540
Committed for:
Parks,recreation and tourism 9,697 - - 9,697
Special projects 870,968 870,968
Total Fund Balances 9,697 131,540 870,968 1,012,205
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $ 10,273 $ 139,336 $ 882,292 $ 1,031,901
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2018
aIa ager sneer Taa TransP.rtfien
Tea Tall Improeemenas eminent Ilnprovarnt.
Fund Fund Fund Fund Enna Total
ASSETS
E,.4 In poded wsh E - E - $ (122,823) $ 36,362 $ 90J36 5 3.675
Inveshnents - - 468583 1,462 143,682 613,727
A rit.received. - 321.408 321.408
Grants..N.ble - - 20,219 - - 266,218
RestnMd cuM1 and inwslmenls 108,227 1,027,284 100,000 656,363 1891,874
Total Asset E 108,227 E 1,348,692 $ 711,979 $ 37,824 $ 898181 $ 3,096,903
LIABILITIES
Unearned revenue-assessment lees $ $ $ $ E 83,772 E 83,772
Tptl LlablUdes - 83,712 83,772
FUND BALANCES
Fund balances:
Resvid.d be
Capital Proleds 108,227 1348,692 100,000 - 656.363 2,213,282
COmmined tor.
Capital prgecla - - 303,383 37,824 114,239 455,446
Augn.d tar:
Prate
Ca
capital ds - 308,5911 - 35807 344,403
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Total Fund Balante$ 108,227 1,318692 711,979 37,624 806,409 3,013,131
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 108,227 E 1348882 $ 711.878 E 37,824 E 890,131 E 3,086,803
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Total
Capital Special Nonmajor
Projects Revenue Governmental
Funds Funds Funds
ASSETS
Equity in pooled cash $ 3,675 $ 565,367 $ 569,042
Investments 613,727 327,198 940,925
Accounts receivable 321,408 - 321,408
Grants receivable 266,219 - 266,219
Restricted cash and investments 1,8911874 139,336 2,031,210
Total Assets $ 3,096,903 $ 1,031,901 $ 4,128.804
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ - $ 19,489 $ 19,489
Accrued salary and wages - 207 207
Unearned revenue-assessment fees 83,772 - 83,772
Total Liabilities 83,772 19,696 103,468
FUND BALANCES
Fund balances:
Restricted for:
Capital projects 2,213,282 - 2,213,282
Public safety (Fire Division) - 131,540 131,540
Committed for:
Capital projects 455,446 - 455,446
Parks, recreation and tourism - 9,697 9,697
Special projects - 870,968 870,968
Assigned for:
Capital projects 344,403 - 344,403
Total Fund Balances 3,013,131 1,012,205 4,025,336
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $ 3,096,903 $ 1,031,901 $ 4,128,804
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERALFUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Parks,Recreation,and Toudsm(cenfinuedy.
Tounsm-
Personal services'.
Salaries and wages 128,675 123183 (5,492)
Overtime pay 5,000 3,1142 (1,158)
FICA 10,226 9,621 (605)
Employee retirement 18,795 17,412 (1,383)
Employee Insurance 30,000 23,836 (6,184)
Workers'compensation 4,015 2586 (1,489)
Opei expenditures:
Contributors 12,150 12,150 -
Generalsupplieslpostage 7,000 1,344 344
Data processing 2,100 - (2,100)
Uniforms/dothing 1,000 605 (315)
Advertising - 1,916 1,916
Professional services - 30 30
Event and festival supplies 155,000 116,876 21,816
Special department supplies 207000 20.111 111
Total 394,021 400,192 6,111
Total Parks,Recreation,and Tounsm $ 2,119,195 $ 2,68,997 $ (94,190)
Totalyenditures $ 11,345.883 $ 11,802,510 S 456,627
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERALFUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Parks,Recreation,and Tour..(continued):
Community Center-
Personal semces:
Salaries and wages 78,717 80,445 1,728
Overtime pay 2,000 241 (1]59)
FICA 6,175 6.152 (23)
Employee retirement 11,349 11,086 (263)
Employee insurance 15,000 15,071 71
Workers compensation 2,500 1,759 (741)
Operating expenditures'.
General supplieslpostage 2,800 - (2,800)
Auto operating 300 222 (78)
Unity services 23,000 4,277 (18,723)
Contr4dslrepairs 15,200 31,540 16,340
Ungormsldoffing 700 602 (98)
Advertising 3,000 2,856 (142)
Special depaRmentii iies 11,000 4,026 (6,174)
Insurance 3,275 4,062 787
Total 175,016 163,141 (11,075)
RVP Activities Center-
Personal services:
Salaries and wages 337,008 341,437 4,429
Overtime pay 12,000 9,684 (2,316)
FICA 26,699 25,546 (1,153)
Employee retirement 49.071 48,359 (712)
Employee Insurance 52,500 52,750 250
Workers'compensation 9,500 6,030 (3,470)
operating expenditures:
General suppliesrpostage 15,500 15,411 (89)
OuesBraining8raval 1,400 1,112 (288)
Auto operating 1,650 1,163 (487)
Utility services - (7,408) (7,408)
Contrails/repairs 73.300 50,740 (22,560)
Unifonns/clothing 1,400 124 (1,276)
Adverliaing 2,300 476 (1,824)
Toumamentslspecial events 165,000 162,786 (2,214)
Special department supplies 29,500 33,595 4,095
Insurance 15,275 10,942 3,667
Capital outlay:
Fumiturelfixtures 1,500 (1,500)
Total 793,603 760747 (32,856)
(confined)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERALFUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Peacs,Recreation,and Tourism:
Reasation-
Personal services:
Salaries and wages $ 387,424 $ 407.003 $ 19,579
Overtime pay 6,000 10,672 4,672
FICA 30,097 31,521 1,424
Employee retirement 44,974 45,387 413
Employee insurance 30,000 30,143 143
Workers compensation 11,000 6,902 (4,018)
Operating expenditures:
Generel supplies/postage 2,400 702 (1,698)
DuesNamingdravel 9,940 9,506 (434)
Auto operating 2,600 3,241 641
Contract/repairs 7.750 6,953 (797)
Unitormsldothing No - (900)
Advertising 1,300 860 (440)
Professional services 23,000 0,157 (14,843)
Special department supplies 6,000 5,875 (125)
Basketball program 37,000 40,776 3,776
Sofroall program 27,400 17,259 (10,141)
Football program 20,000 33,348 51348
Baseball program 52,000 50,364 6,364
Soccer program 57,000 48,602 (8,398)
Volleyball program 4,200 4.677 477
Concession stand supplies 03,000 100,820 17,820
Insurance 16,750 20,713 4,023
Capital outlay:
Furniturelfixtures 1,500 (1,500)
Machineslequipment 15,000 13,832 (1,168)
Total 885,235 905,453 20,210
Parks-
Personal services'.
Salaries and wages 210,232 210,943 711
OveNme pay 12,000 15,290 3,290
FICA 17,001 17,197 196
Employee retirement 31,246 30,271 (975)
Employee insurance 37,500 37,670 178
Workers'wripensation 6.700 4,956 (1]44)
Operating expenditures'.
General si.pplies/postage 1.500 226 (1,274)
DuesltrainingAravel 1,150 649 (501)
Auto operating 11,750 12,603 853
Utility services 19,700 30,506 10.806
Contiactshepairs 16,800 51,006 34,406
Building materialslsupplies 13,500 6,693 (6,807)
Unibrms/duthing 2,100 1,595 (505)
Proressional services 4,000 (4,000)
Special department supplies 18.500 6.912 (11,508)
Insurance 7,300 9,053 1.753
Capital lease payments 12,041 12,041 -
Capital outlay:
Machineslequipment 0,500 7,837 (663)
Park improvements 100.000 (100,00)
Total 531,320 455,464 (75,856)
(conbnued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Public Works(centinued)'.
Street Lighting and Traffic Signals-
Operating expenditures'.
Dues/trainingAravel 2,450 940 (1,510)
Utility,services 433,220 454,706 21486
Conlractanapmrs 15,500 18,492 2,992
Professional services 6,000 6,101 101
Special department supplies 28,500 11,650 (16,850)
Total 485.670 491,889 6,219
Streets and Drains-
Personal services.
Salaries and wages 458,517 471,108 12,591
Overtime pay 7,500 9,056 1,556
FICA 35,650 35,770 120
Empl,.,atiremenl 65,522 66,036 514
Employee insurance 75,000 75,357 357
Workers'compensation 14,200 14,626 425
Operating expenditures'.
General suppl'mslpostage 500 686 186
Ouesmornin9^ravel 2,500 2,059 (441)
Auto operating 35,600 35,377 (223)
Condactslrepairs 19,160 28,371 9,211
Building matenalslsupplies 70,000 62,919 (7,081)
Unifoimsrclolhing 5,940 6,106 166
Professional services 15,270 12,419 (2,851)
Special department supplies 17,850 17,338 (512)
Insurance 10,475 low (431)
Capital lease payments 61,891 61,238 (653)
Capital outlay.
Machines and equipment 45,412 45,412
Total 895,575 953.921 58,346
Total Public WOMB 9 1,586.733 g 1,653,094 $ 66W1
(confined)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Aaual Budget
Public Safety-
personal seMces'.
Salaries and wages $ 4703,944 $ 4,780,805 $ 76,861
Overtime pay 144,300 175,277 30,977
FICA 370,891 365,092 (5,799)
Employee retirement 787.947 762,508 (25,439)
Employee insurance 675,000 677,548 2,548
Workers compensation 140,925 103,558 (37,367)
Operating expenditures:
General suppliesrposlege 22,000 19,867 (2,133)
Dues/training/travel 50,000 49,579 (421)
Auto operating 226,750 264,742 37,992
Data promssing 112,635 12,385 13,750
Cormaos/repans 265,000 264,651 (349)
Uniforms/doffing 80,950 52,751 1,801
CVA expenditures 36,320 13,839 (22,481)
LEN grant 10,000 4,342 (5,655)
Community policing 34,400 28,660 (5,740)
NAPS drug related account 20,000 25,534 5,534
Professional services 40,000 31,363 (8,637)
Special departmentsuppiies 100,000 98,109 (1,891)
Insurance 65,000 80,611 15,611
Capital lease payments 468,954 467,981 (973)
Capital outlay:
Automotive equipment - 340,731 340,731
Machines and equipment 5,000 - (5,000)
Tn1al Public Safety $ 8,360,016 $ 8,763,933 $ 403,917
Pudic Works:
Engineering-
Personal services'.
Salaries and wages $ 126,204 $ 123,588 $ (2,616)
FICA 9,655 %291 (364)
Employee retirement 17,744 16,644 (900)
Employee insurance 18,750 18,475 (275)
Workers'compeneefion 2,475 1.571 (904)
Operating expenditures'.
Genenal supplies/postage 500 374 (126)
Duesmaminghravel 2,005 1,606 (399)
Auto operating 2,375 1,675 1700)
Data processing 2,500 2,500 -
DontraUslreprum, 2,280 6,865 4,585
Unitormsld.ming 1,000 464 (536(
Ativertamg 100 - (100)
Specht department supplies 1,500 1,212 (288)
Insurance 18,400 22,819 4.419
Total 205.488 207.284 1,796
(continued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERALFUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Origloal Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
General Govemment(wntinued):
Property Maintenance-
Personalservices'.
Salaries and wages 569,026 580,285 11259
Overtime pay 15,440 20,923 5,483
FICA 44,712 44,045 (657)
Employee retirement 82,176 82,732 556
Employee insurance 105,000 105,168 168
Workers'compensation 16,700 14,161 (2,539)
Operating expenditures:
General supplieslpostage 763 1,397 634
Duesaraming&avel 2,150 2,261 111
Auto oparating 48,009 47,604 (405)
Utility services 17,254 19,207 1,953
Contractslrepairs 31,329 35,909 4,580
Building materials1supplles 1,800 1,449 (351)
Uniformsltloming 7,694 7,755 61
Professional services 129720 125,275 (4,445)
Special department supplies 126,200 122,760 (3,432)
Insurance 18,575 23,036 4,461
Capital lease payments 64,839 62,240 (2,599)
Capital outlay:
Machmesrequipment 24.800 70,962 46,162
Total 1.306,187 1367,177 60,990
Human Resources-
Personal services'.
Salaries and wages 113,992 147,129 33,137
FICA 8,720 11,393 2,673
Employee retirement 16,027 21,088 5,061
Employee insurance 18,750 20,214 1,464
Wpdcers'wmpensa0on 3,600 2,285 (1,315)
Operating expenditures'.
General su 0inuipoetag- 2,200 2,297 97
Dueslteminghravel 1,555 2,466 911
Contrecttakepaim 1,850 783 (1,067)
Advertising 11,172 4,120 (7,052)
Professional services 20,581 36,514 15,933
Special department supplies 39.233 29.507 (9.726)
Total 237,680 277.796 40.116
Information Technology-
Perspnal soman.
Salaries and wages 71,904 77,007 5,103
FICA 5,501 5,556 55
Employee retirement 10,110 10,105 (5)
Employee insurance 11,250 12,296 1,046
Workers'wmpensation 2200, 1,396 (804)
Operating expenditures'.
General supplieslpostage 1,000 1,327 327
Auto operating 1,725 8,367 6,642
Utility services 96,700 96,260 (440)
Data processing 31 220 25,010 (6,210)
Commolyrepairs 52,900 23,083 (29,817)
Capital lease payments 5.894 5,534 (360)
Total 290,404 265.941 (24,463)
Total General Government B 4¢19,939 E 4)00,486 B 80,547
(wntmued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2038
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
General Government(commued):
Building Standards-
Personal services:
Salanes and wages 252,256 262,739 10,483
Overtime pay - 314 314
FICA 19,298 19,721 423
Employee retirement 35,467 36,777 1,310
Employee insurance 33,750 33,906 156
Workerscompensation 7,600 16,313 8,713
Operating expenditures:
General supptiealpostage 3.000 3,490 490
DueePoainingltravel 3,737 3,483 (254)
Auto operating 6,200 5,129 (1,071)
Data processing 10,000 9,986 (14)
Contractslrepaus 3,070 3,940 870
Undormsltlothing 1,350 1,352 2
Professional services - 26,556 26,555
Special department supplies 2,600 4,332 1,732
Insurance 1,136 1,4119 273
Capital lease payments 9,005 8,764 (241)
Total 388,469 438,211 49,742
Planning and Development-
Personal services:
Salanes and wages 176,160 89,670 (86,490)
FICA 13,476 6,278 (7,198)
Employee retirement 24,768 11,371 (13,397)
Employee insurance 18,750 18,806 56
Workers'compensation 5,000 3,174 (1,826)
Unemployment insurance - 2,934 2,934
Operating expenditures:
General suppliealpostage 3,900 2,065 (1,835)
Dueansaining4ravel 8,000 2,127 (5,873)
Data processing 7,375 7,016 (359)
Contracturepairs 4,800 2,322 (2,478)
Advertising 1,000 1,793 793
Professional services 8,000 22,365 14,365
Braided depatmintsupplies 3.500 3.347 (153)
Insurance 2,300 2,852 552
Capital lease payments 2,066 2,066
Total 279,095 178,186 (100,909)
(continued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budge
General Government(continued)'.
Justice and taw-
Personal services:
Seladea and wages 122,526 127,790 5,264
FICA 9,373 9.338 (35)
Employee retirement 15,179 15,179 -
Employee insurance 7,500 7,536 36
Workers'compensation 3,600 2.285 (1,315)
Operating expenditures:
General supplieslpostoge 500 - (500)
State fess4mes 491,047 421,572 (69,475)
Dueshrainingdravel 5,488 2,813 (2,875)
Contracts and repairs 10,800 9,744 (1.056)
Jury services 2,000 1,800 (200)
Professional services 22,525 20,440 (2,085)
Juvenile detention 3,500 4,305 805
Insurance 23,200 28,772 5,572
Total 717.238 651574 (65864)
Community Promotion-
Personal services:
FICA - 8 8
Operating expenditures:
Contributions 48,200 48,200 -
Duesltrainingltravel 5,931 5,931 -
Specialdepartmentsupplies 16,400 12,580 (3,820)
Insurance 4.300 5,333 1,033
Total 74,831 72,052 (2,779)
Finance-
Personal semces:
Salaries and wages 270,388 276,861 6,473
FICA 20,685 20,494 (191)
Employee retirement 38,016 38,156 142
Employee insurance 30,000 30,143 143
Workerscompansation 8,000 6,437 (1.563)
Operating expenditures,
General supplies/postage 9.200 9,834 634
DuesBrainingdravel 2,225 2,272 47
Dela processing 11,000 12,734 1,734
Conlrectstrepairs 20,250 15,010 (5,240)
Advertising 1,000 723 (277)
Professional services 20,850 20,600 (250)
Insurance 3,275 4.062 787
TMaI 434.889 437,328 2.439
City Buildings-
Operating expenditures:
General supplies/postage 20,000 18,566 (1,434)
Utility services 199,000 308,67 109,067
Contractemspers 77,197 72,250 (4,947)
Professional services 6,700 19,113 12,413
Insurance 23.900 29,640 5,740
Total 326 797 447.636 120,839
(continued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2016
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Miscellaneous:
OMer 420,307 353,860 (66,447)
Communication tower rental 190,000 164,082 (25,938)
Interest earnings 40,000 79,677 39,677
Total Miscellaneous 6501307 5971599 (52,700)
Total Revenues $ 16,612,556 $ 17,228748 $ 616,192
Expenditures:
General Government:
City Council-
Persenaarid!
ces
Salaries.entl wages $ 107,681 $ 11 ,234 $ 3,553
7
FICA 8.238 7,491 (747)
Employee remement 12,442 12,622 180
Employee insurance 22500 22,607 107
Woriera compensation 3,450 2,190 (1,260)
Operating expenditures'.
General supplieslpostage 4,625 3,068 (1,557)
Duestrainingllravel 13,510 10,947 (2,563)
Contrscta/repairs 1,000 697 (303)
Advertising 300 205 (95)
Professional Services 50 673 623
Special department supplies 2,850 4,371 1,521
Insurance 900 1,116 216
Contingencies 21000 (170) (2,170)
Total 179,546 177,051 (2,495)
City Administration-
Personal services:
Salaries and wages 136,220 139,120 2,892
FICA 10,421 10,616 195
Employee retirement 19,154 19,506 352
Employee insurance 7,500 8,199 698
Woriers'compensation 6,950 4,411 (2,539)
Operating expenditure.'.
Oontramoons 15,000 15,000 -
General supplies/postage 1,850 1,800 30
Duesimuninghavel 13,000 12,395 (1,405)
Contractakepairs 61650 4,171 (2.478)
Professional services 65,000 102,291 37,291
Insurance 2,250 7,407 5,157
Contingencies 100.000 62,539 (37,461)
Total 304,003 387,534 2,731
(continued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COMPARED WITH BUDGET
GENERALFUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Orl$inal Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Adual Budge
Revenues'.
Taxes
Current $ 6.W 951 $ 7125,303 $ 184,352
Delinquent 10,000 15,039 5,039
Penalties 55,000 751517 201517
Total Taxes 71005,951 7,215,059 209,908
Licenses and Permits
Business licenses 5,550,000 6,007,529 457,529
Building permits 280,000 299448 19,448
Electrical perils 18,000 23,047 5.047
Mechanical permits 18,D00 19,740 1,740
Plumbing perils 111000 12,189 1,189
Total Licenses and Permits 5.077,000 6,361,953 464,953
Fines and Forfeitures'.
Public safetyfines 977,946 000,531 (169,415)
Drug related fines 20.000 25,669 5,669
Total Fines and Forfeitures 9970946 834,200 (163,746)
Charges for Services'.
Fire protection fees 62,712 62,182 (530)
Customer street light fees 81,475 82,045 570
Municipal Center rentals 94.100 103,083 8,983
Recreation fees
Special programs 37,500 24,209 (13,291)
Volleyball 5,170 6,437 1,267
Soar 09,030 69,503 473
Miscellaneous 142,000 129,984 (12,016)
Basketball 48,530 45,064 (3,466)
Softball 31,510 28,024 (3,486)
Football 32,440 45,162 12722
Baseball 57,670 62,909 50239
Concession stand 140,000 173,273 33,273
Community Center fees 59,160 63,346 4,186
Activities Center fees 227,325 178,249 (49.076)
Recreation fectimea rentals 24,000 32,115 8,115
Activities Center mumaments 225,500 269,956 44,456
Total Charges for Services 1,338,122 1,375,541 37,419
Intergovernmental'.
State of South Carolina'
State shared revenue 546,230 501,426 (44,804)
Accommodations tax 260000 64,778 38,778
Merchantsinventory W 54,700 54,790 90
Local option sales tax 20,000 210146 1,146
SCDOT franc signals 81,300 65,916 4,616
Law enforcement net grant 10.000 5,120 (40080)
Department of Justice grant 5,000 4,719 (281)
Highway safety grant - 12,239 12,239
FEMA grant - 60,294 60,294
Aiken County FILOT - 33,160 33.166
Total Imergovemmental 743,230 8431596 100,366
(continued)
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
Business-type AsivlNes
Malpf Funtls Nonmajof Funtl
Water and Total
wastewater Sanitarian Stormwater Savannas Bluff Enterprise
5ystem serekes Utility Fund Lock and Dam Funds
Cash flows from boosting activltks:
Cash mosived from wstomefs $ 10,165,285 S 4.627,012 $ )98)83 E - S 15,592.880
Cash paid for or on behalf 0 employees (2.773874) (2,1".021) (603.383) - (5,521370)
Cash paid for goods and servers (3B78671) (16081901) (]],101) (23,999) (5]666]2)
Net Wsh from Operating activities 3414640 79/890 1191299 (23999) /304,830
Cash flows from abnormal financing actiat es: (89J 251)
Transfers but to other funs (478767) (214454) -
Net cash from nomeroalfinanming activities (470.767) (216/84) - - (693,251)
Cash flows from Capital i n rstated financing actbltlei
Purchase and construction 0 capita assets (2,211.720) (536,696) (256 Mal) _ (3058565)
Procere
eds ceived fmm sales of capita assets 10,230 48,335 -
45,41 (1,105.343)
Principal paid on revenue bonds (1105,323) - -
Proceeds feceivedfrom immodadlosses 177,654 358,972 2 581,535
Principal paid on capitalized leases (173,788) (314445) (0,981) - (497,214)
Proceede received from inkgovemmenta activities 13,480 67,156 - - 80,636
Interest expense (44]513) (14,211) O171 - (462471)
Net wan from capital and named financing ocinbss (3,737,1 (390,889) (250,635) (43)8734)
Cash flows from investing.stilities:
04.585 43,04 16481 1],370 281,451
Interest on investments 2
Net wan from Investing activities 204,580 43012 16.481 1],3]0 281,451
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (596,749) 232,529 (114,055) (6,629) (405.704)
Cash and cash equivalent,beginning of year 131]9.)42 3,147,891 1,118,039 671,663 10317,335
Caren and casM1 equivalent,antl of year E 12,582993 E 3,380,/20 E 1.003,184 S 865.034
$ 4,831,631
Reconciliation of operating income hers)to net
cash from opesting activities:
Operating mcome(Iona) S 1,803,))11 S 6,640 $ 139.113 $ (23,999) E 1925,532
ndiustmenes to reconcile opera9ng mcome(bss)b net an
from oparimm,advise:
Deprenatan and amortization 1,231848 623.319 91,457 - 1,946.724
Bad debt expense 31.000 - - 31,000
Chorale In.sete and liabilities:
(Increase)decramoinacwunb receivable (100,048) 10447 - - (89.801)
Decrease In notes recobaN. 25.000 - - - 25,000
Imm ass in inventory (35,559) - - - (35,559)
Increase(decrearem in ecocunis payable (101 27.010 (135.354) - (24.336)
Increase in retaimi Payable 382434 - - - 352,434
Increase in customer deposits 25.016 - - - 25,516
Increase(decrease)in accrued wIslas,wages,and
employee benefits 4010 (3,2") 1,539 - 2,305
Decrease in uneamed revenue (13,437) - - (13.437)
Pension depend inflows I ouMows and lobtry 183,007 130,715 25.1" - 339,869
Total Adjustments 1,633179 780,250 (19,214) - 2402,215
Net cosh from openating activities E 3.436.957 S 794890 E 119899 S (23,9991 S 4.327,747
Noncash investing,spill and financing attivi
Cm.knifed capita assets $ 178713 $ - $ 368795 E $ 547,511
Total noncash Investing,cosh.!and financing E 178,)13 E $ 358.790 E - $ 54).511
Reconciliation of cash and cash equwalenb:
Equity In poond cash E 1,546264 E 1,269,335 $ 232.801 $ - S 3,050403
Investments 2,502.007 2111,082 770,353 - 5463,472
Current restricted assets 2,390,109 - - 865,034 3,255,143
Non-canon reaMded assets 6,062,613 - 5,062613
Cash and cars equivalents a-12552,993 E 3304420 $ 1003,184 $ 565034 $ 4,831,631
The nates to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
Business-type ARivities
Major Funds Nonmajor Fund
Water and Total
Wastewater Sanitation Stormwater Savannah Bluff Enterprise
System Services tltlllty Fund lock and Dam Funds
Operating Revenues'.
Charges for services and fees $ 9,746,927 $ 4,154,525 $ 782,958 $ - $ 14,604,410
Sale of recydables - 201,183 - 201,183
Other 505,043 261,877 17,425 - 784,945
Total Operating Revenues 10,252,770 4,617,365 800,383 - 15,670,518
Operating Expenses'.
Fl541,63]
nance 544,637 - -
Administralion 080,907 - - - 880,907
Operabons and Maintenance 4,312,923 2,604,066 569,813 23,999 7,410,801
ProduGion and Treatment 1,478,577 - - - 1,478,577
Material Recovery Fauhly - 1,483,340 - - 1,483,340
Depreciation and amortization 1,231,940 623,319 91,457 - 1,946,724
Total Operating Expenses 8,448,992 4,610,725 661,270 23,999 13,744,986
Operating Income(loss) 1,803,770 6,640 139,113 (23,999) 1,925,532
Nonoperating Revenues(Expenses)
Intergovammental 13,480 67,156 - - 80,636
Interest eamin9s 204,588 43,012 16.481 17,370 281,451
Interest expense and fiscal charges (44],543) (14,211) (717) - (462,471)
Gain(loss)on disposal of capital assets 10,230 44,950 - - 55,180
Total Nonoperating Revenues(Expenses) (219,245) 140,907 15,764 17,370 (45.204)
Income(loss)before contributions and transfers 1,584,533 147,547 154,877 (6,629) 1,880,328
Capital commidtions 178,713 - 380,790 - 547,511
Transfers out (478,767) (214,484) - - (693,251)
Change in net position 1,284,479 (66,937) 623,675 (6,629) 1,734.586
Net position,beginning ofyear 59,633,441 2,186,549 3,346,279 871,663 66,037,932
Net position,end of year $ 60,917,920 $ 2,119,612 $ 3,869,954 $ 865,034 $ 67,772.520
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Business-type Attisaties
Major Funds Nenmaloi
Water and
Wastewater Sanitation Stormwater Savannah BIA Total
System Services Utility Lock and Dam Enterprise funds
ASSETS
Comm,Asseb'.
strr ineb $ 1548,264 $ 1,289,338 $ 232,801 $ - $ 3,050.403
Rewsttltled eaochsM1 and invesMenls 2,390,109 - - 861 3,255,143
Inves4nenb 2.582.007 2.111982 ]]0,383 - 5.463472
Oustomi eccwnts receivable 1,]1].498 129,061 600 - 1947,159
Invenlwy 2611137 - - 261,137
Total Cunent Assets 8.499,015 3,509.481 1,003.784 865934 13,8]],314
Nanunent Asseta'.
Restricted rash and Investments 6,062.613 - - - 6,062.613
CapNl Assets
Non-depmueble 610.607 91,235 187,051 - 886893
Depreuabk,net 72.371,692 2,689,521 3,369,883 - ]8,4319%
6ervim Ii net 23,189 23,9111
Total Noncvnent Assets 791568,400 2,]80,]55 3,5561934 115.406,090
Total Assets 87,567,415 6,29.237 4.117111 805,031 991283,404
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension experience absences 7,961 7,004 1,24] - 16,212
Pentlm'mveslment intim 72,013 5.683 10,974 - 143670
Connnutions to pension plan 159.241 INIONS 23,524 - 305,807
Change in proportionate share thi 45,1142 8.730 - 113,502
Assumption hangs 181,787 14],140 27,410 358.337
Total Defenses Outhewa Of Resourtes 479,035 3112708 71,885 - 934,528
LIABILITIES,DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES AND NET POSITION
OuneM Liablldies'.
A.i payable 311,594 135,019 4.986 - 440.599
Amuetl axpmws 191,8]3 169,198 25,848 - 386,919
Current ponian Or capital leases payable 95,17 257.936 8,765 - 382,198
Uneuned revenue 23.515 - - - 23,515
Pai ham reslntlad ease%.
A.M.payable 883 - - - 083
Retainage payable 769.156 - - - 769,156
Aceni band Interest 27.5. - - - 27.559
Cunent portion N menue bonds payable 1,127,595 - - 1.121
OustomerdepoeBs 513,150 - 543.150
Total Cunent Liandeas 3,120.823 562,153 39,599 - 3.]22,5]5
Nmcuorenl LlebRhies:
Capital leases payable 130.866 U1653 27.666 - 500.207
Revenue bonds Payable 18,749943 - - - 18,749,.3
Net pension habMy 4,881905 3,626.7N 69.889 - $981,548
Uneamed nrvenue 432,703 432.70
TOM Non-wmnl LiaMilies 23977,439 3,988,47 710.555 28,884401
Total Llabllldae 27.08897 4.53.560 758 154 32,381916
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Change in ploporionale share 2,888 2,350 429 - 5,583
Pension experience dBMenxa 28,364 21 4,066 52,853
Total Debarred Inflows PI Resources 31,168 22]88 4,495 - 511.436
Net P.Q.
Not lnveslment'n captal assets 52,8]8,3]5 2181.17 3.520503 - 58,580,.5
Reatrided for debt service ],1119]4 ],111,9]4
Restrkled far operations - - - 865,031 8%034
Wreslncied 92],5]1 1615551 319,451 - 1,215,47
Total Not Position $ 60.917,920 E 2.119,612 Is 3,889,954 $ 8851034 $ 7,92,520
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE -
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - GENERAL FUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
2018
Original Over
and Final (Under)
Budget Actual Budget
Revenues:
Ad valorem property taxes $ 7,005,951 $ 7,215,859 $ 209,908
Licenses and permits 5,877,000 6,361,953 484,953
Fines and forfeitures 997,946 834,200 (163,746)
Charges for services 1,338,122 1,375,541 37,419
Intergovernmental 743,230 843,596 100,366
Interest earnings 40,000 79,677 39,677
Miscellaneous 610,307 517,922 (92,385)
Total Revenues 16,612,556 17,228,748 616,192
Expenditures:
Current:
General government 4,538,135 4,621,882 83,747
Public safety 7,891,062 8,295,952 404,890
Public works 1,524,842 1,591,856 67,014
Parks, recreation and tourism 2,767,154 2,672,956 (94,198)
Capital lease payments 624,690 619,864 (4,826)
Total Expenditures 17,345,883 17,802,510 456,627
Excess(deficiency) of revenues over expenditures (733,327) (573,762) 159,565
Other Financing Sources:
Proceeds from capital lease obligations - 432,308 432,308
Transfers in 733,327 911,586 178,259
Transfers out (750,453) (750,453)
Total Other Financing Sources 733,327 593,441 (139,886)
Net change in fund balance $ - 19,679 $ 19,679
Fund balance, beginning of year 3,853,869
Fund balance, end of year $ 3,873,548
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
Sales CapNal North Augusta Nanmaja, Total
General To.111 Projects Public Facilities Governmemal Governmental
Food fund! Fond Corporation Funds Funds
Revenues:
alomm property las s 7,215,859 S - E 51,311 $ - S 251052 8 0.018.222
Ad v
Sales taxes - 3,129,483 - - - 3,129.463
Loral hospXalBy and a cccmmctlallon taxes - - - - 1719195 1718,195
Lkxnses and pemids 6,361,953 - - - - 6,361,953
Fees antl fotlefures 834,200 - - - - 834.200
Charyee for services 1,325,541 - - 550,425 - 1,924,016
=
"ovemmental 843,596 - - 409923 008,561 1699,90
InlereA earnings 19622 17.855 22,890 209,288 69,817 400,002
Miscellaneous 511,922 - 139306 - 111569 81
Total Revenues 17,228,248 3.191,318 213.507 1,215,1% 3,199.194 25,053933
ExamelWms.
Current
General pri.mmonl 4,621682 - 55,174 380,050 809 5,086,295
Public safety 8,295,952 - 5.401 - 53,186 8,354,539
Pi worts 1,591,856 - - - 2.415 1,594,271
Parts,recrealion and tourism 2,672.856 220,880 - 482,166 3.301982
Capital colas - 1,264,815 601 15,100823 1.141.162 18,114,962
Dem service:
Capital lease payments 819,804 - - - - 619,884
Interest end Oscel charges - 3.212,755 3,212,255
Thal Expanddums 12,002,510 1,284,815 894.1191 18207,428 1,680.423 40,360,123
Ei(deficiency)ofrevenuea over expenderres (510162) 1,932,503 (601,490) (17.492,262) 1.518,121 (15,296.240)
O ner Founung Sources(Use').
Inception of capital lease obligation 43;300 - - - - 432,308
Traceless In 911,588 250,453 2,058,42 12,855 4,538.136
Transfers. (750.453) (11,655) ((78,26% 12,696,5111 (3.81
Total other Financing Sources(Uses) 5931441 (17,655) 572.100 2.859442 12800,8621 1.125.559
Net Mange in And balance 19.679 1,914,840 (109291) (14,633620) (1,362.091) (14,170,01)
Fund balance,beginning of year 3,053,869 11301,338 1.442,4. 19,604.360 5,381.422 31,589,436
Fund balance,and ofyear E 3,73.548 E 3]16,184 S 1,333,147 S 4,910.640 S 4,025,336 E 11,418755
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Sales Capital North Augusta Nonmajor Total
General To.111 Projects Public Facilities Governmental Governmental
Fund! Fund FUM Corporation Funds Funds
ASSETS
Equity in pooled each
1,822,567 E 1013,511 $ 222.409 E (420,30$) $ 569,012 S 2,707.174
InveaMenta 334,667 - 1069,89] 5,996,909 940925 11322,398
Firmly Ideas
Tmes,nH of allowance for doubtful euwnts 130,095 - - - - 130,885
Gratia 13,238 - 91,015 - 266,219 370,473
offer 294.521 792,260 - 1].2]9 321,408 1,425,408
Rest0oled cash and investments 111,049 2,216.647 - BB4,887 2,031,210 5,243,793
Tool Asserts S 5,186,9]8 E 4,022,460 S 1.383.321 E 6,/]0,890 A==4.126804 LZLM221
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ ]4/900 E 14,664 $ `0,174 S 1,508,150 $ 19,/09 $ 2,336,]1]
Accrued aaleries,wages,and empstyee benerds 389,742 - 20] 399,949
Municipal Lit liability 52,045 - - - - 52Z
Unearned,revenue-assessment fees - - 83.]]2 03,]]2
Total Liabilities 1,188,607 14,034 50,174 1,5081150 103 d88 2,082483
OEFERREO INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavallabk revenue-properly Was 126]03 792100 - 918,903
Total Miami lnOowa of Resources 126703 792.280 - 918.883
FUND BALANCES
Paradise!tor'.
Capitalpmkcts - 3,218,104 - - 2,213.2112 5428.466
Vidar.aeelgsnm 111,019
Puld"afety-Bre division - - - - 131,5/0 13115/0
special propels - - - 4,970,540 - 4,970,5/0
Committed fir
caPBal prolods 825,128 - 1,333,14] - 455,H8 8,613722
Polka,mcrealbn and tourism - - - - 9,697 9687
Special proj. - - - $70,968 870,980
HousNg and development 112,370 - - - - 112.370
Asal,red to, - 34/,403 366,/03
Capital'mimeo - -
Unassigned 2,825.000 2,826000
- -
Total Fund Selancaa 3,873,548 3116.104 1,333,147 4.970,540 4.025,336 17,410,755
Total LlablllOes,Deferred lnflox5
of Resources,and Fund Balances $ 5,186938 $ 4.022,468 $ 1383,321 $ 6,478,893 $ 4,128,804 $ 21300221
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
KELLY F.ZIER
CITY ATTORNEY
602 WEST AVENUE
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC 29841
Post Office Box 6516 kziu@northaugusta.net (803)279-5998 Office
North Augusta,SC 29861 (803)2784586 Facsimile
May 20, 2019
Mayor, City Council, City Administrator
RE: PROCEDURE FOR THE CITY CHANGING FROM
PARTISAN TO NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS
Dear All:
At the last Study Session/Council Meeting, I was requested to review State law to
determine what would be required for the City to change its method of electing
Mayor and Council from a partisan method, as we now have, to a nonpartisan
method. I would advise you that, back towards the ends of last year or the first of
this year, I was asked this question as a result of concerns related to costs of
elections with primaries and the regular election. At that time I did some research
and then also consulted with Danny Crowe, Esquire related to this matter.
I am enclosing herewith a copy of§5-15-30 which is the statute that deals with this
issue. My review of the ordinance caused me concern that possibly a referendum
was necessary if the change was as a result of a majority of Council or by a petition
of registered municipal electors. It appeared that there could certainly be
arguments made both for the necessity of referendum and for no referendum
required if the majority of Council made the decision.
I am enclosing herewith an Attorney General opinion from 2014 addressing this
matter. The opinion is very thorough and reaches a conclusion that the decision to
go from partisan to nonpartisan elections can be made by the Council, without a
referendum. If the decision was made and passed by ordinance, the change would
be effective at the next general election of the municipality.
In support of this position, I would advise that, in 2014, Greenville passed an
ordinance changing their elections from partisan to nonpartisan. That decision
created a substantial amount of controversy and in fact pursuant to §5-15-30,
citizens in Greenville submitted a petition to the Council requesting that a
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referendum be held to decide the question. It is my understanding that, thereafter,
prior to a referendum, the Council reversed its decision and voted to remain with
partisan elections.
This procedure would certainly seem to support the position that the decision can
be made by Council without a referendum.
I hope that this information responds to the questions presented to me.
I am also enclosing herewith a copy of the Attorney General's opinion.
Should any of you desire to discuss this with me further, please contact me at your
convenience.
Sincerely,
Ke er
C ty t mey
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Enclosure: State Statute; AG Opinion
CHAPTER 15
Nominations and Elections for Municipal Offices
SECTION 5-15-10. Municipal primary,general and special elections conducted mutatis mutandi.
Municipal primary,general and special elections shall be conducted pursuant to Title 7,mutatis mutandi,
except as otherwise provided for specifically in Chapters 1 through 17.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 47-90; 1975 (59)692.
SECTION 5-15-20. Methods of election of council; mayor elected at large; qualifications.
Each municipality in this State shall provide by ordinance for the election of its council. Councils shall
select any one of the following methods of election of council: -
(1) Members of the council elected from the municipality at large.
(2) One member elected from each ward of the municipality by the qualified electors of the ward.
Candidates seeking office from a particular ward shall be residents of the ward during their entire terms of
office.
(3) Some members elected from wards as provided for in (2) and the remainder elected from the
municipality at large.
(4)Members required to be residents of particular wards but be elected from the municipality at large.
(5) Some members may be required to be residents of particular wards and others may be residents of
the municipality without regard to a particular ward and all members shall be elected from the municipality
at large.
Regardless of the form adopted by the municipality,the mayor shall be elected at large.
Mayors and councilmen shall be qualified electors of the municipality and, if they are elected subject to
residential or ward requirements as provided in this section, they shall be qualified electors of the ward
prescribed for their election qualification.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 47-91; 1975(59) 692; 1976 Act No. 623, Section 6.
SECTION 5-15-30.Procedure for changing number of or method of election of council members.
If by action of a majority of council,or if fifteen percent of the registered municipal electors present to
the municipal election commission a duly executed petition on which none of the signatures is more than
six months old, in which an election is sought to change the number of council members to a number
authorized by the form of government under which the municipality is then operating or to change the
method of election of council members,then the municipal governing body shall call a referendum not later
than ninety days nor earlier than thirty days after the petition has been certified and delivered to the
governing body by the municipal election commission. A petition must be certified as valid or rejected by
the municipal election commission within sixty days after it has been delivered to the commission. There
may be only one question framed by the municipal governing body for the referendum in a format similar
to that provided by Section 5-540, and no other election on the same question may be held for two years
after that time. If more than one petition is received before publication of a notice of special election,the
change sought in the petition bearing the highest number of qualified signatures must be submitted on the
ballot. A change receiving a majority of the votes cast is effective at the next general election of the
municipality.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 47-91.1; 1975 (59)692; 1988 Act No. 455; 1990 Act No. 490, Section 1.
SECTION 5-15-40.Terms of office of mayor and councilmen.
The mayor and councilmen of each municipality shall be elected for terms of two or four years. Unless
otherwise provided by ordinance, four-year terms shall be set so that not more than one-half of the council
and mayor shall be elected in the same general election; provided, that in the first election after
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March 31,2014
Elise F.Crosby, Esquire
City Attorney,City of Georgetown
P.O.Box 939
Georgetown,S.C.29442
Donna Mahn,Director-
Georgetown
irectorGeorgetown County Elections Commission
303 North Hazard Street
Georgetown,S.C.29440
Dear Ms.Crosby and Ms.Mahn,
We received your joint request seeking an opinion of this Office as to whether State law requires
that a referendum be held in order to change elections for the City of Georgetown (the "City") from
partisan to nonpartisan. By way of background,you state:
The Mayor and City Council ... are elected at-large, in partisan elections, with
party primaries. The City has transferred authority to conduct all elections to the
County Election Commission by ordinance. We have been asked to outline the
method to consider a change to nonpartisan elections.
Having consulted with our professional colleagues and researched the issue, we
believe there may be some question as to whether the law requires a referendum
to change to nonpartisan elections. The answer may tum on whether Council has
the option of referendum and/or the definition of"method of election." To wit:
§ 5-15-30. Procedure for changing the number of or method of election
of council members.
!f by action of a majority of council, or if fifteen percent of registered
municipal electors present to the municipal election commission a duly
executed petition on which none of the signatures is more than six months
old,in which an election is sought to change the number of council members
to a number authorized by the form of government under which the
municipality is then operating or to change the method of election of council
members, then the municipal governing body shall call a referendum ....
There may be only one question framed by the municipal governing body for
the referendum in a format similar to that provided by Section 5-540,and no
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other election on the same question maybe held for two years after that
time.... A change receiving a majority of the votes cast is effective at the
next general election of the municipality.(emphasis added)
If changing from partisan with primaries to nonpartisan elections is a"change of
the method of election," the law appears to require a referendum. This is -
consistent with what was done in the cities of Charleston, Florence,and others,to
our knowledge. Additionally, we reviewed the following, which while not
controlling,seems to support that interpretation:
"A referendum is a special election to vote on a particular question. The
state constitution and statutes require a referendum for certain actions, such
as incurring general obligation debt exceeding the 8 percent limit, changing
the form of government, changing the number or method of election of
councilmembers, purchasing or selling a utility system, or granting an
exclusive fianchise...." (emphasis added)
Forms and Powers of Municipal Government, MASC August 2012
However,South Carolina also has specific statutes on nonpartisan elections:
§ 5-15.60. Municipality to adopt method of nominating candidates for
and determining results of nonpartisan elections.
Each municipality in this State shall adopt by ordinance one of the following
alternative methods of nominating candidates for and determining the results
of its nonpartisan elections:
(1) The nonpartisan plurality method prescribed in Section 5-15-61;
(2) The nonpartisan election and mnoff election method prescribed in
Section 5.15.62;
(3) The nonpartisan primary election and general election method prescribed
in Section 5-15-63. If nonpartisan elections are not provided for,nomination
of candidates for municipal offices may be by party primary, party
convention or by petition in accordance with the provisions of this chapter,
the applicable provisions of the state election laws and the rules of municipal
political party organizations not in conflict therewith. (emphasisadded)
This may only apply after a municipality has adopted nonpartisan elections. But,
as this section uses the word"method"to describe how candidates are nominated,
and also uses the term 'by ordinance," we cannot clearly reconcile the two
sections....
Ms.Crosby
Ms. Mahn
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March 31,2014
Law/Analysis
As mentioned in your letter,we believe the issue central to your request is whether a change from
partisan to nonpartisan municipal elections constitutes a "change in the method of election of council.
members" such that a referendum on the issue is required pursuant to S.C.Code§ 5-15.30(Supp. 1990).
A number of principles of statutory interpretation are relevant here. "The cardinal rule of statutory
construction is to ascertain and effectuate the intent of the legislature." Hodges v. Rainey, 341 S.C. 79,
86,533 S.E.2d 578, 581 (2000). "[Courts] will give words their plain and ordinary meaning,and will not
resort to a subtle or forced construction that would limit or expand the statute's operation." Harris v,
Anderson County Sheriffs Office, 381 S.C. 357, 362, 673 S.E.2d 423, 425 (2009). "[S]tatutes must be
read as a whole, and sections which are part of the same general statutory scheme must be construed
together and each one given effect, if reasonable." State v. Thomas,372 S.C.466, 468, 642 S.E.2d 724,
725 (2007). [T]he title of a statute and heading of a section are of use only when they shed light on some
ambiguous word or phrase and as tools available for resolution of doubt, but they cannot undo or limit
what the text makes plain." Gamer v. Houck,312 S.C.481,486,435 S.E.2d 847,849(1993).
Looking to related statutes,the section preceding§5-15-30 provides:
§ 5-15-20. Methods of election of council; mayor elected at large;
qualifications.
Each municipality in this State shall provide by ordinance for the election of its
council. Councils shall select any one of the following methods of election of
council:
(1)Members of the council elected from the municipality at large.
(2) One member elected from each ward of the municipality by the qualified
electors of the ward. Candidates seeking office from a particular ward shall
be residents of the ward during their entire terms of office.
(3) Some members elected from wards as provided for in (2) and the
remainder elected from the municipality at large.
(4) Members required to be residents of particular wards but be elected from
the municipality at large.
(5) Some members may be required to be residents of particular wards and
others may be residents of the municipality without regard to a particular
ward and all members shall be elected from the municipality at large.
Regardless of the form adopted by the municipality, the mayor shall be elected at
large.
Ms.Crosby
Ms.Mahn
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March 31,2014
Mayors and councilmen shall be qualified electors of the municipality and, if
they are elected subject to residential or ward requirements as provided in this
section, they shall be qualified electors of the ward prescribed for their election
qualification.
§ 5-15-20(1976)(emphasis added). -
The title of§ 5-15-20, like that of§ 5-15-30, indicates it addresses, inter alfa, "[m]ethods of
election of council." It is clear from the provisions of§ 5.15-20 that the phrase "methods of election" as
used in that section refers to whether members of council are elected at large, from single-member
districts,or a combination of both. The use of the phrase "method(s) of election of council" in both the
title and text of each section,as well as the proximity of the two sections, suggests that a "change in the
method of council"for purposes of§5-15-30 was intended to refer to the methods of election provided in
§ 5-15-20. In fact, in a 1982 opinion discussing § 5-15-30 we stated "it is clear from the preceding
section, § 5-15-20, that when the term 'method of election' is used, what is meant is the method of
determining the geographical districts from which council members shall be elected," and that "the
election requirement of§ 5-15.30 clearly applies to the matters set forth in § 5-15-20." Op. S.C. At
Gen, 1982 WL 189318 (June 10, 1982); see also Qp S C Atev Gen., 1978 WL 35253 (Dec. I, 1978)
(advising that the procedure for changing the method of election of city council from at large to single-
member is governed by§5-15-30).
This understanding of"method of election" as used in § 5-15-30 is supported by other related
statutes. The provisions of§ 5-1-50 concern elections to vote on the incorporation of a new municipality.
Subsection(B)(1)states:
(B)(1) At such election, all registered electors living in the area sought to be
incorporated must be allowed to vote on the following questions:
(a)incorporation;
(b)name of the municipality;
(c)the form of government;
(d)method of election ss prescribed in Section 3-15-20;
(e)whether the election is partisan or nonpartisan;and
(0 the terms of the mayor and council members.
§ 5-1-50(6)(1)(Supp.2005)(emphasis added).
As emphasized above, § 5-1-50(B)(1) expressly recognizes that the "method of election" of
council and the question of whether council elections are partisan or nonpartisan are distinct and separate
issues. The direct reference in subsection(6)(1 xd)to the"method of election as prescribed in Section 5-
15-20" reaffirms the conclusion of our prior opinions mentioned above that"method of election"as used
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Ms.Mahn
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in § 5-15-30 refers to whether council is elected at large, from single-member districts,or a combination
of both.
Furthermore, language similar to that used in § 5-15-30 is found in § 4-9-10(c) concerning
changes to the initial form of a county government. That subsection provides, in part, that "the initial
form of government and the number and method of election of county council" may be changed only by
referendum. § 4-9-10(c) (emphasis added). The only language in § 4-9-10 concerning the method by
which members of county council are elected is found in subsection (a). In addition to providing that a
referendum could be called prior to July I, 1976 to determine the initial form of county government,§ 4-
9-10(a)goes on to state that"[a] referendum may also be called to determine the wishes of the registered
electors as to the question of whether the members of the governing body of the county shall be elected
from defined single member election districts or ai large from the county...:' Id. (emphasis added).
Thus, for purposes of§ 4-9-10(c) only a proposed change in the election of county council from at large
to single-member districts or vice versa constitutes a change in the "method of election" such that a
referendum is required. Although counties do not have the option of nonpartisan elections, § 4.9.10 and
§§ 5-15-20 and -30 were all originally enacted as part of the "home rule" legislation of 1975.' This
suggests the Legislature understood the phrase "method of election" as used in each of these sections to
have the same meaning, i.e., to refer to the geographical area from which members of a local governing
body are elected.
With that being said, nothing in § 5-15-60 expressly sets forth the procedure by which a
municipality changes from partisan to nonpartisan elections. As indicated in your letter, the language of
that section stating municipalities "shall adopt by ordinance one of the following alternative methods of
nominating candidates for and determining the results of its nonpartisan elections" appears to apply after
nonpartisan elections have already been adopted. (Emphasis added). Although the provisions of§§ 5-15-
60 to -63 concerning nonpartisan elections use the words "method" or even "election method," these
terms clearly refer to the methods of nominating candidates and/or counting votes to determine who is
nominated or elected,e.g.,whether candidates must receive a plurality or majority of votes. Such matters
are unrelated to the issue of whether candidates are elected at large, from single-member districts, or a
combination of the two. Therefore, we do not believe such matters constitute a "method(s) of election"
for purposes of §§ 5-15-20 and -30. Furthermore, we believe the last sentence of § 5-15-60 which
provides that candidates for municipal offices may be nominated by party primary, party convention, or
petition "tiff nonpartisan elections are not provided for' suggests the municipality decides whether
elections are partisan or nonpartisan. (Emphasis added). Consistent with the broad power given to
municipalities under§ 5-7-30 to adopt ordinances"not inconsistent with the Constitution and general law
of this State ... respecting any subject which appears to it necessary and proper for the security, general
welfare,and convenience of the municipality or for preserving health,peace,order,and good government
in it," it is our opinion municipal elections may be made nonpartisan without a referendum.
Conclusion
It is our opinion a referendum is not required under State law to change municipal elections from
partisan to nonpartisan. Consistent with prior opinions of this Office,the language of§ 5-15-30 requiring
a referendum "to change the method of election of council members"refers to the"methods of election of
'See Act No.283 of 1975.
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Ms.Mahn
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council' get forth in § 5-15-20—i.e., whether members are elected at lunge. from single-member districts,
or a combination of both. This conclusion is finther supported by the language of several related statutes
such as § 5-1-50([3)(1) which indicates the "method of election ... prescribed in Section 5-I5-20" is an
issue separate and distinct from the question of whether elections are partisan or nonpartisan. In addition,
language similar to that used in §5d 5-30 is found in §4A-10 which indicates a change in the"method of
election of county council' requiring a referendum likewise means a change in whether council is elected
at large or from single-member districts. In the absence of any legislative provision expressly requiring a
referendum to change municipal elections from partisan to nonpartisan, we believe municipalities have
the power under§5-7-30 to effectuate such a change via ordinance.
44 Sinccrely;'A�
Harrison D. Brant
Assistant Attorney General
REVIEWLD AND APPROVED BY:
[4c&rf D. Cook
Solicitor General