RES 2021-13 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2021-13
TO PLACE A LIMITATION OF USE STATEMENT ON 2.16 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED IN RIVERFRONT PARK. SUCH PROPERTY MORE SPECIFICALLY
IDENTIFIED AS THE SHARON JONES AMPHITHEATER
WHEREAS, The City of North Augusta has previously dedicated two
parcels of property for recreational purposes, such dedication being related to the
comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan as administered by the Secretary of the
Interior; and
WHEREAS, 29.61 acres of the land was in property previously owned by
the city generally referred to as Northview Park in Edgefield County, South Carolina and
also 9.55 acres of property within Riverview Park and the City Limits of North Augusta;
and
WHEREAS,The City has sold the 29.61 acres in Northview Park and as
part of said sale was required to have the property released from such limitation on usage;
and
WHEREAS, The 9.55 acres of property within Riverview Park is associated
with some nonrecreational usage,related to the water filtration facility; and
WHEREAS, The City working through the South Carolina Department of
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, has received approval to have the 9.55 acres at Riverview
Park and the 29.61 acres in Northview Park released from such limitation on usage and
replaced by 2.16 acres of property in Riverfront Park; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that this action is in the best
interest of the City;
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: 2.16 acres of property located in Riverfront Park, generally referred
to as the Sharon Jones Amphitheater, be specifically encumbered so as to require that said
property be restricted to perpetual outdoor recreational use. The property is further
described and identified as follows:
1. 2.16 acres Riverfront Park located at Georgia Avenue in North
Augusta(Aiken County), South Carolina. The site is partially
wooded area along the Savannah River. The river is located
approximately 50 feet, southwest of the site. Topography at the site
ranges from approximately 120-135 feet above MSL. The southern
boundary of the site is adjacent to the North Augusta Greeneway
(Hiker-Biker Trail). East of the site is the Georgia, Avenue bridge
over the Savannah River. The property now has constructed on a
portion thereof,the Sharon Jones Amphitheater.
This property may not be converted to other than public outdoor recreation uses (whether
by transfer, sale, or any other manner) without the express written approval of the Secretary
of the Interior. The Secretary of the Interior shall approve such conversion only if such
conversion is in accordance with the existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation
plan (SCORP) and only upon such conditions as he/she deems necessary to assure the
substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of
reasonably equivalent usefulness and location.
The attachment hereto, marked"Exhibit A"and incorporated by reference further identifies
and shows the property.
DONE,RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS 54k DAY OF
APRIL,2021.
SIGNED BY:
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ROBERT A. PETTIT,MAYOR
ATTE�SJTED BY:
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SHARON LAMAR,CITY CLERK