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AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 3,2019—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 Speaker Form to the City Clerk before addressine Mayor 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 20,2019
5. PERSONNEL: Employee/Citizen Recognition-American Heart Association's Heartsaver
Hero Award to Public Safety Corporal-Tommy Adams; Public Safety Officer—Jesse Suggs;
Riverview Park Activities Center Member—Eddie Parker;and Public Safety Animal
Control Officer—Michael Strauss
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. 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;
Third and Final Reading
NEW BUSINESS
7. COMMUNITY PROMOTION: Scoliosis Early Detection Awareness Month,June 2019-Proclamation
S. ENGINEERING&PUBLIC WORKS: Ordinance No.2019-04—Amending Chapter 6,Articles II,IV,and V of
the City Code of the City of North Augusta,South Carolina.Ordinance;
First and Second Reading
9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2019-16- Establishing and Agreeing to Participate in the Lower
Savannah Council of Governments HOME Consortium FY 2019-2021
10. PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2019-17—Authorizing the City Administrator to Provide a
Letter of Support for the Planning and Development Department's
Transportation Alternative Program Application to the South Carolina
Department of Transportation for Expansion of the Knobcone Avenue
Sidewalk
it. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments At this time,citizens may speak in 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 we
limited to five minutes.
B. Council Comments
12. ADJOURNMENT:
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: B.Todd Glover,City Administrator
DATE: May 31,2019
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of June 3 2019
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. PERSONNEL: Employee Recognition-American Heart Association's Heartsaver
Hero Award
The Executive Director of the local American Heart Association Chapter, Kayla
Kranenberg,will present the America Heart Association's Heartsaver Hero Award to the
following City of North Augusta employees and citizen for their outstanding response to
an emergency situation that occurred April 29,2019 at Riverview Park Activities Center:
Public Safety Corporal-Tommy Adams
Public Safety Officer—Jesse Suggs
Riverview Park Activities Center Member—Eddie Parker
Public Safety Animal Control Officer—Michael Strauss
The background narrative of events from Rick Mever
"Member Anthony Dennis was working out in the weight room and collapsed at approximately 3:35 p.m.
this afternoon.Anthony is the caregiver for member Lisa McBride's handicapped son.Lisa was in the
weight room with Anthony. Lisa immediately dialed 911 and instructed one of our volunteers to go for
help.Our volunteer came up the stairs and found member Eddie Parker who was walking towards the
weight room and immediately he hustled to the scene and started CPR on Anthony with Lisa's assistance.
Our volunteer found Maintenance Foreman Mike Chavous who retrieved the AED and brought it
downstairs.During the CPR administered by Eddie,Anthony was able to take some breaths on his own but
then would stop breathing.
Public Safety Officers Jesse Suggs and Tommie Adams arrived on the scene at approximately 3:46 p.m.
and took over CPR and connected the AED to Anthony.The officers per the AED instructions administered
2 shocks to Anthony. PSO Mike Strauss arrived in time to lead the ambulance to the basement door of the
Activities Center.(Maintenance Foreman Mike Chavous had taken his truck to the entrance for that
purpose.)The EMTs appeared to stabilize Anthony's condition and were able to transport him to the
emergency room.
Eddie Parker,a 20-year veteran in the medical field,was the right man at the right place at the right time.
His efforts gave Anthony a chance to survive.Our staff was quick to respond but did not need to do too
much as Eddie and Lisa were awesome. Public Safety officers Jesse Suggs and Tommie Adams were
outstanding in taking over and using the AED correctly and perhaps saving Anthony's life. Public Safety
officer Mike Strauss is being commended as well for his efforts in responding to the scene and providing
assistance."
May 31, 2019
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 6. 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,
Third and Final 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 86 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7. COMMUNITY PROMOTION: Scoliosis Early Detection Awareness Month,June 2019—
Proclamation
Mayor Pettit wishes to proclaim the month of June as Scoliosis Early Detection Awareness
month in the City of North Augusta.
Please see ATTACHMENT 97 for the proposed proclamation.
ITEM 8. ENGINEERING& PUBLIC WORKS: Ordinance No.2019-04—Amending Chapter 6,
Articles 11,IV,and V of the City Code of the
City of North Augusta,South Carolina
A. Ordinance,First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council's consideration amending Chapter 6,Articles 11,
IV,and V of the City Code of the City of North Augusta.
Please see ATTACHMENT OSA for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
Please see ATTACH M ENT N813 for a draft copy of the ordinance that shows the current
and proposed language.
B. Ordinance,Second Reading
Pending Council's passage of the ordinance on first reading, it is submitted for Council's
consideration on second reading.
ITEM 9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2019-16- Lower Savannah Council of
Governments(LSCOG)HOME Consortium FY 2019-
2021
A resolution has been prepared for Council's consideration establishing and agreeing to
participate in the Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium.
Please see ATTACHMENT a4 for the proposed resolution.
May 31, 2019
ITEM 10. PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2019-17—Authorizing the City
Administrator to Provide a Letter of Support
for the Planning and Development
Department's Transportation Alternative
Program Application to the South Carolina
Department of Transportation for Expansion of
the Knobcone Avenue Sidewalk
A resolution has been prepared for Council's consideration authorizing the City
Administrator to provide a letter of support for the Planning and Development
Department's Transportation Alternative Program Application to the South Carolina
Department of Transportation for expansion of the Knobcone Avenue sidewalk.
Please see ATTACHMENT#10 for the proposed resolution.
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ATTACHMENT#6
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 as 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 #7
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, scoliosis, the abnormal curvature of the spine, is a condition
which affect an estimated 6 to 9 million people in the United States; and
WHEREAS,primary onset of scoliosis is between ages 10 to 15 with females
being five times more likely to require treatment, and scoliosis can cause pain, reduced
respiratoryjunction, and limited mobility in otherwise-healthy children„ and approximately
I in 6 children diagnosed with this disease will eventually require active medical treatment
and,
WHEREAS, screening programs allow for early detection and for treatment
opportunities which may alleviate the worst effects of the condition which has no known cause
or cure; and
WHEREAS, raising public awareness of scoliosis is vital, helping children,
parents, and health care providers understand, diagnose, and treat this disease and reduce
the pain and suffering of those it affects.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Robert A. Pettit, Mayor of the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina, do hereby claim June, 2019 as
SCOLIOSIS EARLYDETECTIONAWARENESS
MONTH
LV WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal
of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, to be affaed this 1st day of June, 2019.
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
City of North Augusta
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ATTACHMENT #8A
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04
AMENDING CHAPTER 6,ARTICLES II. IV. AND V
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
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. Chapter 6, Article 11, entitled "Standard Construction Codes," is hereby
amended, and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE IL STANDARD CONSTRUCTION CODES
Section 6-8. Standard Codes Adopted;where tiled.
In accordance with laws of the State of South Carolina requiring mandatory
adoption by reference the latest editions of nationally recognized codes and the
standards referenced in those codes for regulation of construction, the codes
listed below, including Chapter 1 "Scope and Administration', and any
modifications approved by the South Carolina Building Codes Council (BCC)
are hereby adopted. The codes and all amendments thereto are adopted in their
entirety by reference as though they were set out herein at length. Excluded are
the specific appendices listed for each code. A copy of each standard code shall
remain on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
International Building Code
Intemational Residential Code
International Fire Code
International Plumbing Code
International Mechanical Code
International Fuel Gas Code
International Energy Conservation Code
National Electric Code
Intemational Property Maintenance Code
International Existing Building Code
International Swimming Pool Code
Note: International Codes for Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy
Conservation, Residential, Fuel Gas, Property Maintenance, and
Existing Building are published by the International Code Council, Inc.
All codes are mandatory with the exception of the International Property
Maintenance Code and the International Existing Building Code which
are permissive codes.
0 0
The National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection
Association, Inc.
Section 6-9,6-10,6-11
(No Change)
II. Chapter 6, Article IV, entitled "Miscellaneous Construction Provisions" is
hereby amended,and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS
Section 6-20. Homeowner doing own work.
Homeowners may obtain permits, hire subcontractors and perforin work
conforming with the adopted building codes as is outlined in South Carolina
Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 59 Section 260.
Section 6-21,6-22
(No Change)
Section 6-23. Industries doing own work.
Industries demonstrating in-house capabilities for electrical installation and
maintenance work may be allowed to do so under permitting procedures
established by the city. Nothing herein shall waive any requirement from the
standard codes adopted within this chapter. Where the total cost of said work
exceeds $5000.00, appropriate permits must be obtained by a South Carolina
licensed contractor as is required by South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40
Chapter 11 Section 30.
Section 6-24, 6-25,6-26.
(No Change)
III. Chapter 6, Article V, entitled "Building Codes Board of Appeals" is hereby
amended, and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE V. BUILDING CODES BOARD OF APPEALS*
Section 6-27,6-28, 6-29,6-30, 6-31,6-32.
(No Change)
Sec. 6-33. -Variations and modifications.
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(a) The building codes board of appeals, when so appealed to and after a
hearing, may vary the application of any provision of these codes to any
particular case when, in its opinion,the true intent of the building code or rules
legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of
this code do not fully apply,or an equally good or better form of construction is
proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
(b) A decision of the building codes board of appeals to vary the
application of any provision of these codes or to modify an order of the city
official shall specify in what manner such variation or modification is made,the
conditions upon which it is made, and the reasons therefor.
Section 6-34,6-35, 6-36.
(No Change)
IV. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict, hereby repealed.
V. This Ordinance shall become effective 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
-DAYOF 12019.
First Reading
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
Second Reading
Third Reading ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #86
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-??
AMENDING CHAPTER 6,ARTICLES II. IV, AND V
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA SOUTH CAROLINA
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. Chapter 6, Article II, entitled "Standard Construction Codes," is hereby
amended, and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE II. STANDARD CONSTRUCTION CODES
Section 6-8. Standard Codes Adopted; where filed.
In accordance with laws of the State of South Carolina requiring mandatory
adoption by reference the latest editions of nationally recognized codes and the
standards referenced in those codes for regulation of construction, the codes
listed below, including Chapter l "Scope and Administration", and any
modifications approved by the South Carolina Building Codes Council (BCC)
are hereby adopted. The codes and all amendments thereto are adopted in their
entirety by reference as though they were set out herein at length. Excluded me
the specific appendices listed for each code and the seetion(s) addfessi*g
adnainistrative . A copy of each standard code shall remain on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
International Building Code
International Residential Code
Intemational Fire Code
Intemational Plumbing Code
Intemational Mechanical Code
International Fuel Gas Code
International Energy Conservation Code
National Electric Code
Intemational Property Maintenance Code
Intemational Existing Building Code
lmernalional Su•iniming 1100/Code
Note: Intemational Codes for Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy
Conservation, Residential, Fuel Gas, Property Maintenance, and
Existing Building are published by the International Code Council, Inc.
All codes are mandatory with the exception of the International Property
Maintenance Code and the Intemational Existing Building Code which
are permissive codes.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLES II, IV, AND V Page 2
OF THE CITY CODE
The National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection
Association, Inc.
Section 6-9,6-10,6-11
(No Change)
II. Chapter 6, Article IV, entitled "Miscellaneous Construction Provisions" is
hereby amended, and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS
Section 6-20. Homeowner doing own work.
Nothing ...Maine. in !his ..haute_ ..hall PFOWM Of _,.hibit .. he ffi..... _e- firom
da ing building plumbing,meeha nisal .._ elee,_:....1 wef4. :.. .. d%,elling :.. ...hied
... eh..weerresides;....a.. 'lel that....ed a........_..1...11 e btai«the_equi_el «e.....:t(S)
and shall Make such ingmilti., i.. sonfemanse with the applieable s4anda�d
ea.le.. adapted within the ehaptef. Sube..ffi ..., h:_el 1.. the h8 ffiee.......
teFfb�ed.
Homeowners may ohmin permits, hire .cuhcontractors crud perforin work
conforming with the adopted huilding codes as is outlined in South Carolina
Code of Laws Tide 40 Chapter 59 Section 260.
Section 6-21, 6-22
(No Change)
Section 6-23. Industries doing own work.
Industries demonstrating in-house capabilities for electrical installation and
maintenance work may be allowed to do so under permitting procedures
established by the city. Nothing herein shall waive any requirement from the
standard codes adopted within this chapter. Where the anal cost gf'said work
exceeds 55000.00. appropriale permils nru.st he ohtained by a South Carolina
licensed contractor as is required by South Carolina Code (?f Lows Title 40
Chapter 11 .flection 30.
Section 6-24,6-25,6-26.
(No Change)
III. Chapter 6, Article V, entitled "Building Codes Board of Appeals" is hereby
amended,and when amended shall read as follows:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6,ARTICLES II, IV,AND V Page 3
OF THE CITY CODE
ARTICLE V. BUILDING CODES BOARD OF APPEALS*
Section 6-27,6-28,6-29, 6-30,6-31,6-32.
(No Change)
Sec.6-33. -Variations and modifications.
(a) The building codes board of appeals, when so appealed to and after a
hearing, may vary the application of any provision of these codes to any
particular case when, in its opinion,
Modified BF Fevefsed. the true intent qJ the building code or rules legally
adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this
code do not Jidly apply, or an equally good or beller form of construction is
proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements oflhis code.
(b) A decision of the building codes board of appeals to vary the
application of any provision of these codes or to modify an order of the city
official shall specify in what manner such variation or modification is made,the
conditions upon which it is made, and the reasons therefor.
Section 6-34,6-35,6-36.
(No Change)
IV. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict,hereby repealed.
V. This Ordinance shall become effective 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 Reading ATTEST:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLES II, IV, AND V Page 4
OF THE CITY CODE
i
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #9
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-16
ESTABLISHING AND AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE LOWER SAVANNAH REGIONAL HOME CONSORTIUM
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has enacted the Cranston-Gonzales
National Affordable Housing Act of 1990(hereinafter the"Act')which created the HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (hereinafter the "HOME" Program) to provide funds to states and local
governments for affordable housing assistance with the Flexibility to decide what kind of housing
assistance or mix of housing assistance is most appropriate for local needs; and
WHEREAS,the CityofNorth Augusta,South Carolina has affordable housing needs;
and
WHEREAS,the City of North Augusta, South Carolina desires to increase affordable
housing opportunities for its present and future residents, particularly for very low-income persons;
and
WHEREAS,the City of North Augusta,South Carolina desires to enter into affordable
housing development activities which are directed toward the above general purposes, and for those
reasons,wishes to seek such federal funding as may be available to it pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina desires to enter into the
affordable housing activities and has determined that joint action with other units of local governments
that choose to participate in accordance with the "Inter-Governmental Agreement Establishing the
Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium"the terms of which are incorporated by reference and
such relevant HUD regulations and requirements as may now or hereafter be in effect would benefit
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina;and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that City Administrator, Todd Glover, of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina is hereby authorized to sign the `Inter-Governmental Agreement
Establishing the Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium FY 2019-2021 on behalf of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina as well as other documents necessary to form the Consortium and
to carry out and fulfill its purposes for FY 2019-2021.
DONE,RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF JUNE,
2019.
David W.McGhee,Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar,City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #10
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-17
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PROVIDE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR
THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT'S TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR EXPANSION OF THE KNOBCONE AVENUE SIDEWALK
WHEREAS,the Department of Planning and Development intends to submit an application to
the South Carolina Department of Transportation(SCDOT)for a Transportation Alternative Program
(TAP)project to extend the Knobcone Avenue sidewalk; and
WHEREAS,the Knobcone Avenue sidewalk expansion is intended to provide pedestrian
connectivity to Paul Knox Middle School and North Augusta High School; and
WHEREAS,the Transportation Alternative Program provides reimbursement grants for
approved federally-funded community-based projects including streetscaping projects; and
WHEREAS,the City Engineer has provided a cost estimate of$252,495 for the
improvements; and
WHEREAS,the Federal government will pay for up to eighty percent of eligible project costs
and City of North Augusta would be responsible for a local match of twenty percent or more; and
WHEREAS, local governments are eligible to apply for Transportation Alternatives Funding
and the SCDOT has instructed the City of North Augusta to write letters expressing support of the
application.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the City of North
Augusta, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the City Administrator is hereby
authorized to take such steps as necessary to write a letter of support to the SCDOT expressing the
interest of the City of North Augusta in expanding the Knobcone Avenue sidewalk.
DONE, RATIFIED,AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS DAY OF JUNE,2019.
David W. McGhee, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar,City Clerk