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AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 209 2020—Virtual Meeting—7:00 P.M.
The City of North Augusta will conduct a virtual City Council Meeting on Monday,July 20,2020 at 7:00 P.M.using
GoToMeeting online conferencing software.The virtual meeting will be streamed online for public viewing at:
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CITIZEN COMMENTS: Due to the current State of Emergency declared by the Governor in the StateofSouth
Carolina as a result of the COVID-19 virus and Ordinance No.2020-14 adopted by City Council on June 1,2020,
citizen comments will not be accepted during the virtual meeting.Citizen comments about specific agenda items
or matters not listed on the agenda may be submitted by email to the City Clerk, Sharon Lamar, at
slamar(4morthau¢ustam . Comments received by Noon on the day of the meeting will be read aloud into the
record by the City Clerk and will be included as part ofthe minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing,Study Session and Regular Meeting minutes of July 6,2020
5. PERSONNEL: Employee of the Quarter—April,May,and June 2020—Fidel Rubio
6. PERSONNEL: Retirement—Sergeant Linda Oliphant-Recognition of Service to the City of North Augusta
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. FINANCE: Ordinance No.2020-17—Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 Containing Estimates of
Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta,South Carolina,for the Budget
Year Beginning January 1,2020,and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute the Amended Budget of
the City of North Augusta for Such Budget Year;Ordinance—Final Reading
S. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2020-26—Authorizing the City Administrator to Provide
Revised Letter of Support for the Planning and Development Department's
Transportation Alternative Application to the South Carolina Department
of Transportation for Expansion of the Knobcone Avenue Sidewalk
A.Remove from Table
B.Resolution
9. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2020-27—Authorizing the City Administrator to Provide a
Letter of Support for the Planning and Development Department's
Transportation Alternative Application to the South Carolina Department
of Transportation for Extension of the Greeneway to Mayfield Drive
A.Remove from Table
B.Resolution
NEW BUSINESS
10. PERSONNEL: Resolution No.2020-29—A Resolution Authorizing Additional Paid Time Off for City of North
Augusta Employees Due to the COVID.19 Pandemic
11. FINANCE: Resolution No.2020-30—A Resolution Authorizing Funding Allocation Recommendations of the
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee for the Disbursement of
Revenues from the Accommodation Tax Year 2018-2019
12. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2020-31—Resolution in Support of Legislation Regarding the
New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam
13. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No.2020-18—Amending Article 13,Signs,of the North
Augusta Development Code,Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina Code of Ordinances;Ordinance—First Reading
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
15. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments:Al this time,citizen comments submitted via email to the City Clerk by 12:00 noon on Monday,
July 20,2020 regarding items not on the agenda will be read aloud by the City Clerk to Mayor and City Council.
B. Council Comments
16. ADJOURNMENT
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Rachelle Moody Interim City Administrator
DATE: July 17 2020
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of July 20 2020
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. PERSONNEL: Employee of the Quarter—April,May and June 2020—
Fidel Rubio
The City of North Augusta Employee Recognition Committee would like to
recognize the employee of the quarter for April,May,June 2020,Fidel Rubio,
Maintenance Worker 11,with the Department of Public Safety.
Fidel started his employment with the City of North Augusta on November 21,
2012.
Our maintenance employees have always played a significant role in the day to day
operations of the City of North Augusta but their value has only increased as we have
encountered this pandemic.Fidel has always been an exemplary employee for Public
Safety, but has taken the challenges presented by COVID-19 head on. He took the
initiative to implement extra cleaning and sanitizing measures before having been
required to do so by our current environment. As always, Fidel has taken great pride
in his work and has strived to make a difference in the areas that he can to promote
high morale in Public Safety. Fidel cleans and sanitizes the court room after each
session, sanitizes every door handle at Public Safety headquarters, Records, and the
Criminal Investigations Division on a regular basis, and performs his regular job
functions to the exceptional standard that he always has.
Fidel is part of the Public Safety family and is loved by all of the employees. He
always imparts a warm greeting and kind word to everyone he encounters.
Fidel is a tremendous asset to the Public Safety Department and the City of North
Augusta workforce.
Congratulations to Fidel Rubio, our employee of the second quarter of 2020. We
have a plaque for you and monetary prize of$50.
ITEM 6. PERSONNEL: Linda Oliphant-Retirement—Recognition of Service to the
City of North Augusta
May 31, 1980—May 29, 2020
Sergeant Linda H. Oliphant
After graduating for the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's
degree, she came to North Augusta to begin her service to the community in
May 31, 1980. She was then promoted to Sergeant in May of 1987.
Linda has been a Sergeant in Training and Crime Prevention assigned to
Headquarters for the past 33 years. This is in recognition of 40 years of
dedicated service to the Citizens of North Augusta and to the Men and
Women of the North Augusta Public Safety. You serve as an example in the
Public Safety Profession for others to follow. You will be missed by all that
you have influenced during your long and outstanding career.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 7. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2020-17—Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year
2020 Containing Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, for the Budget Year Beginning January 1,
2020, and Declaring That Same Shall Constitute the Amended Budget of the
City of North Augusta for Such Budget Year; Ordinance—Final Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council's consideration on final reading to
amend the budget for fiscal year 2020 containing estimates of proposed revenues and
expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, for the budget year
beginning January 1, 2020, and declaring that same shall constitute the amended
budget of the City of North Augusta for such budget year.
Please see ATTACHMENT#7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance. A copy of the
amended budget was provided for the July 6 Council meeting.
ITEM 8. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2020-26—Authorizing
the City Administrator to Provide a Revised 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.Remove from Table
A resolution to authorize the City Administrator to provide a revised letter of support
for the Planning and Development Department's Transportation Alternative
Program Application was tabled unanimously by Council at the June 15, 2020
regular Council Meeting. A motion to remove the item from the table is required for
further consideration.
B.Resolution
A resolution has been prepared for Council's consideration to authorize the City
Administrator to provide a revised 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#8 for a copy of the proposed resolution and letter of
support.
ITEM 9. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2020-27—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 Extension of the
Greeneway to Mayfield Drive
A.Remove from Table
A resolution to authorize the City Administrator to provide a letter of support for
the Planning and Development Department's Transportation Alternative Program
Application was tabled unanimously by Council at the June 15,2020 regular
Council Meeting.A motion to remove the item from the table is required for
further consideration.
B.Resolution
A resolution has been prepared for Council's consideration to authorize 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 of extension of the Greeneway to Mayfield Drive.
Please see ATTACHMENT 99 for a copy of the proposed resolution and letter of
support.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 10. PERSONNEL: Resolution No.2020-29—A Resolution Authorizing
Additional Paid Time Off for City of North Augusta Employees Due to the
COVID-19 Pandemic
A resolution has been prepared for Council's consideration authorizing additional
paid time off for City of North Augusta employees due to the COV ID-19
pandemic.
Please see ATTACHMENT 910 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 11. FINANCE: Resolution No.2020-30—A Resolution Authorizing Funding
Allocation Recommendations of the Accommodations Tax Advisory
Committee for the Disbursement of Revenues from the Accommodations Tax
Year 2018-2019
A resolution has been prepared for Council's consideration authorizing funding
allocation recommendations of the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee for
the disbursement of revenues from the Accommodations Tax year 2018-2019.
Please see ATTACHMENT#I I for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 12. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2020-31—Resolution in
Support of Legislation Regarding the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam
A resolution has been prepared for Council's consideration in support of legislation
regarding the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam.
Please see ATTACHMENT#12 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 13. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No.2020-18—Amending
Article 13,Signs,of the North Augusta Development Code,Chapter 18 of the
City of North Augusta,South Carolina Code of Ordinances; Ordinance—First
Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council's consideration on first reading to
amend Article 13-Signs,of the North Augusta Development Code,Chapter 18 of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code Ordinances.
On June 18, 2020, the Planning Commission reviewed application RZT20-001,
Article 13: Signs, Text Amendment. The application proposed a text change
regarding electronic readerboard signs put forward by Be Ye Holy Ministries. The
Planning Commission did not recommend the changes. Council received the
Planning Commission Recommendation Memorandum # 20-017 and Project Staff
Report: RZT20-001 Article 13: Signs,Text Amendment at the regular City Council
meeting of July 6,2020.
Please see ATTACHMENT#13 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ITEM 15. 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.
B. Council Comments:
ITEM 16. ADJOURNMENT
ATTACHMENT #7
ORDINANCE NO.2020-17
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020
CONTAINING ESTIMATES OF PROPOSED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
BY THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA SOUTH CAROLINA
FOR THE BUDGET YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2020,
AND DECLARING THAT SAME SHALL CONSTITUTE THE AMENDED BUDGET
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA FOR SUCH BUDGET YEAR
WHEREAS,in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina,and the Ordinance of the
City of North Augusta,the City Administrator prepared and submitted to the City Council a Balanced
Budget for the budget year beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020 which
was adopted December 2,2019; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that amendments to the General Fund and
Riverfront Central Core Funds are necessary at this time due to the current outbreak of the 2019 Novel
Coronavirus Disease("COVID-19');and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held on said budget amendment, as required
by law.
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:
Section 1. The City Council hereby amends the 2020 Fiscal Year Budget,designated as
Ordinance No. 2019-14, for the conduct of the business of the municipal
government of North Augusta for the budget year, January 1, 2020, to
December 31,2020 as follows:
Decrease General Fund Revenue $740,135
Decrease General Fund Expenditures $740,135
Decrease Riverfront/Central Core Expenditures $462,150
Section IL That in all other respects, except as hereby and heretofore amended, the
Budget for the City of North Augusta for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2020,and ending December 31,2020,shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are,to the extent
of such conflict,hereby repealed.
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Section W. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on
second and final reading.
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FOR THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
DONE,RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS DAY OF JULY,2020.
First Reading
Robert A. Pettit,Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #8
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-26
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PROVIDE A REVISED 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 City of North Augusta has previously adopted Resolution 2019-17 expressing
support for and authorizing the City Administrator to provide a letter of support for the project;and
WHEREAS,the Transportation Alternative Program(TAP)program identified additional
funds that have been requested to be used towards this project; and
WHEREAS,during an approval review,the South Carolina Department of Transportation
(SCOOT)requested a revision in the cost estimate for the project; and
WHEREAS,after a request by the South Carolina Department of Transportation(SCDOT),
the City Engineer has provided a revised cost estimate of$350,000 for the improvements; and
WHEREAS,the Federal government will continue to reimburse the City 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,the SCOOT has requested the City of North Augusta revise letters expressing
support for the application and commitment to provision of matching funds.
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 revised letter of support to the SCDOT expressing
the continued commitment of the City of North Augusta to the Knobcone Avenue sidewalk project.
DONE,RATIFIED,AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS_DAY OF JUNE,2020.
Robert A. Pettit,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar,City Clerk
July 20, 2020
Re: North Augusta TAP Project Submittal Letter of Support, Knobcone Avenue Sidewalk
Dear TAP Project Review Committee,ARTS Policy Committee and SCDOT Commission:
Please accept this letter as an indication of the continued support of the City Council of North
Augusta.
We believe this project is necessary to provide a safer route for school children between our
Knox Middle School and North Augusta High School campuses.
Attached is a copy of the resolution of support.
Sincerely,
Rachelle Moody, Interim City Administrator
Attachment
ATTACHMENT #9
RESOLUTION NO.2020-27
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 EXTENSION OF THE GREENEWAY TO MAYFIELD DRIVE
WHEREAS,the City of North Augusta has applied to the South Carolina Department of
Transportation to fund the extension of the Greeneway from its terminus at Woodstone Subdivision to
Mayfield Drive; and
WHEREAS,a portion of this project is identified on the City of North Augusta Greeneway,
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan; and
WHEREAS,the City Engineer has provided a cost estimate of$97,315.20 for the
improvements; and
WHEREAS,the Federal government will reimburse the City 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,the SCDOT has requested the City of North Augusta provide letters expressing
support for the application and commitment to provision of matching funds.
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 and commitment for funding
match as required for this project.
DONE, RATIFIED,AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS_DAY OF JUNE,2020.
Robert A.Pettit,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar,City Clerk
July 20, 2020
Re: North Augusta TAP Project Submittal Letter of Support, Greeneway Extension
Dear TAP Project Review Committee, ARTS Policy Committee and SCDOT Commission:
Please accept this letter as an indication of the support of the City Council of North Augusta for
the Greeneway Extension application.
Attached is a copy of the resolution of support.
Sincerely,
Rachelle Moody, Interim City Administrator
Attachment
ATTACHMENT #10
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-29
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PAID TIME OFF FOR CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA EMPLOYEES DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WHEREAS, City of North Augusta employees have successfully
maintained continuity of operations and continued to provide the majority of City services
to residents (unless prohibited by the governor) throughout the duration of the COVID-19
pandemic; and
WHEREAS, employees have been required to substantially change how they
operate, including reporting times, schedule changes, location changes and usage of new
forms of technology and personal protective equipment; and
WHEREAS, exempt employees have worked additional hours above and
beyond their traditional schedules, oftentimes during the evening and weekends, to plan,
prepare and/or execute their normal duties; and
WHEREAS, employees are prepared to be flexible in operations and service provision to
residents through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, likely through the end of 2020;
and
WHEREAS, the City is not in the financial position to offer additional pay for
working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the majority of City employees being
classified as "essential' and required to provide unwavering service to North Augusta
residents and visitors via public safety, infrastructure and utility services.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council
of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the
authority thereof,that:
1. In lieu of additional financial compensation for work performance during the
COVID-19 pandemic, City of North Augusta employees shall receive additional
benefits via paid time off in the form of Personal Days, based on the classification
of the position(as related to the job functions), listed below:
Class Description #of #of
additional positions
Personal affected
Days
1 Essential service personnel that most report 6 115
in-person as regularly scheduled(regular
operational- full work week; remote work
not an option)
2 Essential service personnel that must report 6 87
in-person but may stagger/modify their
schedules (regular operational -full work
week
3 Essential service personnel that are able to 4 29
perform work remotely(regular operational -
full work week)
4 Non-essential service personnel that are not 1 10
required to report in-person and cannot
perform duties remotely (on-call or partial
operational—potentially less than full work
week
2. All additional Personal Days accrued by employees under this resolution may be
carried into the year 2021 for use if not used during calendar year 2020,expiring on
December 31, 2021. Unused Personal Days are not paid out upon separation of
employment.
3. To be eligible for the additional Personal Days, employees must be active full-time
employees as of May 4, 2020.
4. Usage of Personal Days by employees shall follow all standard time off request
procedures currently established by Department Directors.
DONE, RATIFIED, AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY
OF JULY, 2020.
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #11
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-30
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS OF
THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT
OF REVENUES FROM THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX YEAR 2018-2019
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta receives state accommodations tax
funding from the state of South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the City receives more than fifty thousand dollars in state
accommodations taxes and pursuant to Section 6-4-25 Code of Laws of South Carolina, formed
a local advisory committee consisting of seven members via Resolution 2019-32; and
WHEREAS, Section 6-4-10(4) provides, in part, that the funds received by a
municipality collecting more than fifty thousand dollars from the state accommodations tax must
allocate the remaining balance, 65% plus earned interest, to the special fund to use for tourism
related expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the local accommodations tax advisory committee received nine
applications for funding for accommodations tax year 2018-2019; and
WHEREAS,the funding for accommodations tax year 2018-2019 to be allocated
to applicants totals$70,147.37; and
WHEREAS,the local accommodations tax advisory committee met and reviewed
the applications, spoke with applicants and voted to recommend the following funding
allocations for Council's consideration:
Project Name Organization Amount Allocated Amount
Requested
Vaughn Taylor Patrick Cansfield/American $25,000 $5,000
Championship Junior Golf Association
Frog Restroom NA Forward/Avery Spears $17,900 -
Palmetto Peach State NA Forward/Avery Spears $10,500 $10,000
Run
River Amphitheater FWB Fund Inc/Lisa Taylor $75,000 -
Concert
North Augusta Map/ NA Chamber/Terra Carroll $6,000
Lifestyle
Jack O Lantem NAPRT/Rick Meyer $35,000 -
Jubilee
Mobile Stage NAPRT/Rick Meyer $65,000 $45,147.37
Peach Jam Van Johnson/Game Plan $105000 $10,000
Sports
Connection with 2nd Arts &Heritage/Mary Ann $30,000 -
Floor Gallery Bigger
TOTAL: $70,147.37
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 funding be
allocated as recommended by the local accommodations tax advisory committee and that the
funding source be the Accommodations Tax Fund for tax year 2015-2019.
DONE,RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
JULY, 2020.
Robert A. Pettit,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT#12
RESOLUTION NO.2020-31
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION REGARDING
THE NEW SAVANNAH BLUFF LOCK AND DAM
WHEREAS, the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam and its associated park, amenities, and
impoundment of the Savannah River have served as an important resource and feature for the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia since its completion in 1937, providing water
supply,recreation,economic value,and enhanced quality of life in and surrounding North Augusta;and
WHEREAS,the City of North Augusta desires that the New Savannah Bluff Lock&Dam and
its associated park, impoundment and amenities be available for future generations of its citizens, and
in particular the pool elevation of the reservoir created by the New Savannah Bluff Lack & Dam be
maintained as it has been historically,at or near elevation 114.5 feet NAVD88;and
WHEREAS,North Augusta's desire to ensure that the New Savannah Bluff Lock& Dam and
it associated park, impoundment and amenities are available for future generations is shared by the
governments and citizens of The State of South Carolina;Aiken County, South Carolina;and Augusta,
Georgia.The City iterates its support expressed in Resolution No.2019-I, "A Resolution in Support of
Option 1-1 for the New Savannah Bluff Lack and Dam as Presented by the Army Corps of Engineers
as a Mitigation Project for the Savannah Port Deepening"for maintaining the pool elevation as it has
been historically at or near elevation of 114.5 NAVD88 and directing that"Any and all measures
should be undertaken by the Mayor and City Administrator to ensure that the present pool be
maintained", and
WHEREAS,the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers("Corps"),current owner of the New Savannah
Bluff Lock&Dam,determined in October 2019 that it would remove the New Savannah Bluff Lock&
Dam and construct an in-river structure resulting in significant lowering of the river pool elevation;
threatening the water supply of cities and industries,recreation,economic value,and enhanced of quality
of life for citizens; and affecting the park managed by Augusta.The February 2019 field demonstration
test conducted by the Corps showed that water levels in the Savannah River resulting from removal of
the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam would negatively impact North Augusta residential
neighborhoods and threaten water supplies, and
WHEREAS, Congressional representatives have introduced or are considering introduction of
legislation that would provide for the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam and its associated park to
remain in place; and
WHEREAS,the proposed legislation provides for conveyance of the New Savannah Bluff Lock
& Dam jointly to The City, Aiken County, and Augusta, Georgia and include in the fiscal year
September 30, 2020 or September 30, 2021 an appropriation of$53 million as a Federal cost share to
The City, Aiken County, and Augusta, Georgia for the purpose of any construction, operation,
maintenance,repair,and rehabilitation necessary for the New Savannah Bluff Lock&Dam;and
WHEREAS, under the proposed legislation the transfer of the New Savannah Bluff Lock &
Dam would occur no later than September 30,2021 or within six months of the date of appropriation of
funds required for the Federal cost-share, thus providing that time for assessment by The City of the
benefits and costs of acceptance of the New Savannah Bluff Lock&Dam and federal cost share;and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that North Augusta
supports the proposed legislation described herein and authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator to
take such actions as is necessary to support the legislation through technical,legal and other support.
The City Clerk is requested to provide this resolution to the appropriate Congressional delegation for
consideration and inclusion in the record for Federal legislative process.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS DAY OF ,2020.
Robert A.Pettit
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #13
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-18
AMENDING ARTICLE 13 SIGNS. OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENT
CODE CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2007, by Ordinance 2007-22, the North
Augusta City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code which is consistent
with the City's Comprehensive Plan and which incorporates all City zoning and land
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.3.3.2 Text Amendments in Article 5,
Approval Procedures,of the North Augusta Development Code,any person,property owner,
board, commission, department or the City Council may apply for a change in zoning
ordinance text; and
WHEREAS,the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a June 18,
2020, public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by the Planning and Development
Department to amend Article 13, entitled"Signs,"of the North Augusta Development Code
to allow electronic readerboard signs for certain permitted non-residential uses in residential
districts. The Planning Commission report has been provided to City Council for
consideration.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the request as well
as the report from the Planning Commission and has determined that the change to the text
of the Development Code is appropriate.
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 North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of The City of North
Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances,Providing for New Zoning and
Land Development Regulations for the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, is hereby amended and shall read as described in the following
section. The section of the Code affected by the proposed amendment is
identified by the section number.
A. Article 13, Signs,is amended to read:
a. 13.8.3 Signage Allowed for Non-Residential Districts and Uses
1. Electronic Readerboards
i. Shall be used only in the Office Commercial (OC), General
Commercial (GC),Thoroughfare Commercial (TC), and Industrial
(IND) districts and for any non-residential use allowed in a
residential district.
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ii. Must have a dark or black background.
iii. Shall not display any animation, scrolling, flashing, or the
appearance of animation or other prohibited sequence of lighting.
iv. Electronic Readerboards are prohibited in the Neighborhood
Preservation Overlay.
b. Table 13-2 Non-Residential Sign Area:
All Signs Wall Signs Freestanding Signs
Maximum TOTAL Maximum Maximum
SF of all signs is SF is the Maximum SF is the lesser of SF,if not
the lesser of lesser of G or H otherwise
B,or C,or D E or F specified
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c. Any other needed formatting will be edited to reflect new page numbers,
titles or item numbering associated with the text changes outlined herein.
II. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the
extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on
third reading.
DONE,RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
2020.
First Reading
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk