110722 Council Mtg Discussion Items with Attachments
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The documentation provided herewith consists of advance draft materials for review by Mayor
and City Council. Such documents may be revised prior to the actual Council meeting before any
formal consideration of same by Mayor and City Council. Said documents may also be revised by
way of a proper amendment made at the Council meeting. These documents are informational
only and not intended to represent the final decision of the Council.
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Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: November 4, 2022
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of November 7, 2022
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 7. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2022-17 - Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Containing
Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, for
the Budget Year Beginning January 1, 2023, and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute the Budget of
the City of North Augusta for Such Budget Year; Ordinance – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to Adopt a Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Containing Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, for the Budget Year Beginning January 1, 2023, and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute the
Budget of the City of North Augusta for Such Budget Year; Ordinance.
Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 8. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2022-18 - Levying the Annual Tax on Property in the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2023, and Ending December 31, 2023;
Ordinance – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Levying the Annual Tax on
Property in the City of North Augusta, South Carolina for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2023, and
Ending December 31, 2023; Ordinance.
Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 9. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2022-19 - Amending Article IV, Section 14-123 Titled “Sanitation
Services Fees” of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina; Ordinance – Second
Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Amending Article IV, Section 14-
123 Titled “Sanitation Services Fees” of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina;
Ordinance.
Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 10. PUBLIC WORKS: Resolution No. 2022-48 – Authorizing a Construction Contract with Beam’s
Contracting, Inc. for the 2022 C-Fund Resurfacing and Elm Street Rehabilitation Project
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve a Construction Contract with
Beam’s Contracting, Inc. for the 2022 C-Fund Resurfacing and Elm Street Rehabilitation Project.
Please see ATTACHMENT #10 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 11. PUBLIC WORKS: Resolution No. 2022-49 – Authorizing Funding for the Bluff Avenue
Streetscape Utility Relocations
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Funding for the Bluff Avenue
Streetscape Utility Relocations.
Please see ATTACHMENT #11 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 12. PERMIT: Resolution No. 2022-50 – To Authorize the Issuing of a Parade Permit to North
Augusta Lions Club to Conduct the 2022 Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 11, 2022
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Issuing of a Parade Permit to
North Augusta Lions Club to Conduct the 2022 Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Please see ATTACHMENT #12 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 13. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2022-51 Authorizing the City Administrator to Enter into
a Contract on Behalf of the City of North Augusta with Dumpster Depot to Purchase Recycling
Equipment to be Installed at the Materials Recovery Facility Located at 67 Claypit Road
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the City Administrator to Enter into
a Contract on Behalf of the City of North Augusta with Dumpster Depot to Purchase Recycling Equipment
to be Installed at the Materials Recovery Facility Located at 67 Claypit Road.
Please see ATTACHMENT #13 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
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ITEM 14. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2022-52 Authorizing the City Administrator to Enter into
a Contract on Behalf of the City of North Augusta with A-Lert Construction Services, a Division of
Centurion Industries, Inc. to Install Recycling Equipment at the Materials Recovery Facility Located at
67 Claypit Road
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the City Administrator to Enter into
a Contract on Behalf of the City of North Augusta with A-Lert Construction Services, a Division of Centurion
Industries, Inc. to Install Recycling Equipment at the Materials Recovery Facility Located at 67 Claypit
Road.
Please see ATTACHMENT #14 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
PROCLAMATION
WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY
WHEREAS, in 2022, an estimated 62,210 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the
United States and 49,830 will die from the disease; and
WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, is currently the third leading cause
of cancer death in the United States, and is projected to become the second leading cause around
2030; and
WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a five-year relative survival rate at
just 11 percent; and
WHEREAS, when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is generally in later stages,
and 91 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first five years; and
WHEREAS, approximately 880 deaths will occur in South Carolina in 2022; and
WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related death across
the world; and
WHEREAS, there were an estimated 418,000 new pancreatic cancer cases diagnosed worldwide
in 2020; and
WHEREAS, the good health and well-being of the residents of the City of North Augusta are
enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about the symptoms and risks of pancreatic
cancer, and research into early detection, causes, and effective treatments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the great city of North Augusta, do hereby
proclaim November 17, 2022 as
WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 7th day of November, 2022.
______________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #6a Page 1 of 1
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, small businesses form the backbone of our local economy, generating jobs and
improving the quality of life for citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of North Augusta, South Carolina acknowledge and
celebrate the City’s small businesses and the contributions they make to our community; and
WHEREAS, 2022 marks the thirteenth year of Small Business Saturday, a nationwide campaign
to encourage shopping at local businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to stimulate the
local economy; and
WHEREAS, local organizations such as the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, Downtown
Merchants Alliance, and many other organizations across the country endorse the Saturday after
Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby claim November 26, 2022 as:
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
AND encourage our citizens to recognize and support small businesses within our community by
shopping locally on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 7th day of November, 2022.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #6b Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-17 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
CONTAINING ESTIMATES OF PROPOSED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BY THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR THE BUDGET YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2023, AND DECLARING THAT SAME SHALL CONSTITUTE THE 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 must prepare and submit to the City Council a Balanced Budget for the next budget year to begin on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held on said budget, 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 I. The City Council hereby adopts the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget, incorporated by reference as though it were set out herein in its entirety, for the conduct of the business of the municipal government of North Augusta for the budget year, January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
Section II. The transfer of budgeted amounts between functional areas of expenditures or expenses shall be approved by City Council; however, transfers of budgeted line items within the functional areas of expenditures or expenses not to exceed $5,000, may be approved by the City Administrator as long as total expenditures or expenses do not exceed appropriations in the functional
area. Management can also over expend appropriations, with the City Administrator’s approval, at the line item and department level, as long as the total expenditures or expenses do not exceed appropriations of the functional
area. Functional areas are: General Government; Public Safety; Public Works; Parks, Recreation, and Tourism; Sanitation Services; Stormwater Utility; and Water and Wastewater.
Section III. The Mayor or City Administrator may authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 at any one time from the Council Contingencies Account without prior approval of the City Council provided that any such expenditure is reported in the minutes of the next Council meeting.
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 1 of 2
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET Page 2 FOR THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
Section IV. The City Council must approve expenditures from the following funds: Sales Tax I, Sales Tax II, Sales Tax III, Sales Tax IV, Accommodation Tax Fund, Street Improvement Fund, Riverfront Central Core Redevelopment Fund, Tax Increment Financing Fund, Transporation Improvement Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and the North Augusta Public Facilities Corporation Fund unless otherwise previously budgeted. Section V. The City Administrator may execute all necessary documents relating to the lease purchase financing of equipment specifically authorized and identified
in the 2023 Budget. The financial institution selected for 2023 lease purchase financing shall be selected based upon competitive bidding in conformance with the City’s purchasing procedures.
Section VI. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section VII. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second reading. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF _____________________, 2022. First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-18
LEVYING THE ANNUAL TAX ON PROPERTY
IN THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2023,
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
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 I. The annual tax for the fiscal year (budget year) 2023, beginning
January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, is hereby imposed
and levied for general corporate purposes upon all the taxable property
of the City of North Augusta.
Section II. The period for which the tax levy is due on all taxable property, except
for motorized vehicles, shall be from January 1, 2022, to December 31,
2022.
Section III. The period for which the tax levy is due for all motorized vehicles
which are required to be licensed by Section 53-3-110, Code of Laws
of South Carolina, shall be from January 1, 2023, to December 31,
2023.
Section IV. The tax levy imposed upon all taxable property shall be 71.70 mills to
the General Fund and 3.80 mills to the Capital Projects Fund for a total
tax levy of 75.50 mills.
Section V. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the
extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section VI. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2023.
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE LEVYING THE ANNUAL TAX Page 2
ON PROPERTY IN 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 ________________, 2022.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-19
AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 14-123
TITLED “SANITATION SERVICES FEES”
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.Artitle IV, Section 14-123, titled "Sanitation Fees" is hereby amended and when
amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. SANITATION SERVICE
Section 14-123. Sanitation Services fees.
A.Residential services:
There is hereby imposed upon each home, residence, apartment unit, or
dwelling unit within the City, a charge for sanitation services to include
garbage collection, trash collection, health services, and street sweeping.
A sanitation services fee shall also be charged any residential customer
located outside the City who receives sanitation services from the City.
For purposes of this section, each dwelling unit within a multi-family or
apartment complex, duplex, etc. shall be considered a single customer and
treated as a single-family dwelling without regard to the method of
collection. The City reserves the right to determine the method of
collection and type of containers to be used for residential customers.
(1)Fees - Residential Roll Carts:
Residential services where the principal use is for living, home,
residence, apartment unit, dwelling unit and service is provided by
roll carts:
Inside City limits, per month $21.44
Outside City limits, per month $30.18
For each additional roll cart provided by the City, there shall be a
charge equal to 25% of the fee for a single cart.
(2)Fees - Removal of Roll Carts from Curb by City Personnel:
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 4
ORDINANCE REVISING ARTICLE IV. SANITATION SERVICE 2
Notwithstanding any other provisions contained herein, if roll carts
are left on the street in violation of this Code and City representatives
remove the roll carts from the street to a location in compliance with
City Code.
$5.00 for each removal.
(3)Fees – Electronics Disposal Fee:
Fees for disposing of electronic waste shall be $25 per item disposed.
B.Commercial services:
There is hereby imposed upon each place of business, industry, or other
commercial premises within the City, a charge for sanitation services to
include garbage collection, trash collection, animal control, health
services, and street sweeping. A sanitation services fee shall also be
charged any commercial customer located outside the City who receives
sanitation services from the City.
For purposes of this section, a commercial customer is a business or
industry having a separate business license and occupying separate spaces.
(1)Fees - Commercial service with residential roll carts.
Pickups under this subsection shall not exceed six (6) 100 gallon (or
equivalent) residential roll carts per pickup and shall not exceed one
(1)pickup per week.
Per 100 Gal.
Roll Cart
Inside City limits, per month $21.44
Outside City limits, per month $30.18
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 2 of 4
ORDINANCE REVISING ARTICLE IV. SANITATION SERVICE 3
(2) Fees - Commercial service with City supplied front-end loading
bulk containers containing non-compacted waste.
Pickups under this subsection may be scheduled for Monday through
Saturday. The size of container, frequency, and schedule of pickups
shall be subject to the approval of the City. Fees shall be based upon
the size of containers and frequency of pickups as follows:
CONTAINER
SIZE
BASE
FEE
INSIDE
CITY
OUTSIDE
CITY
2 cu. yd. $51.64 + 2.86/cu. yd. or 4.04/cu. yd.
3 cu. yd. $54.05 + 2.86/cu. yd. or 4.04/cu. yd.
4 cu. yd. $56.44 + 2.86/cu. yd. or 4.04/cu. yd.
6 cu. yd. $61.73 + 2.86/cu. yd. or 4.04/cu. yd.
8 cu. yd. $67.54 + 2.86/cu. yd. or 4.04/cu. yd.
(3) Fees – Electronics Disposal Fee:
Fees for disposing of electronic waste shall be $25 per item disposed.
C. Special service for residential or commercial customers:
When special bulk or compacted wastes are collected by the City through
a procedure or method not provided for above and out of the ordinary
collection procedures, the City may charge rates commensurate with the
work and equipment involved.
D. Special landfill charges:
Fees for disposing of automobile, truck, or tractor tires and special
handling/packaging waste shall be equal to the fees charged by Aiken
County plus 15% for handling.
II. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on third
reading for all bills rendered on or after January 1, 2023.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict, hereby repealed.
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 3 of 4
ORDINANCE REVISING ARTICLE IV. SANITATION SERVICE 4
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______
DAY OF ________________, 2022.
First Reading___________________
Brtion S. Williams, Mayor
Second
Reading__________________
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 4 of 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-48
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH BEAM’S
CONTRACTING, INC. FOR THE 2022 C-FUND RESURFACING AND ELM STREET
REHABILITATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, The City of North Augusta has been allocated C-Funds by the
Aiken County Transportation Committee (CTC) totaling $672,412.16 for FY 21-22 & FY 22-
23; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department solicited bids to resurface
approximately 1.3 miles of State roads and to rehabilitate Elm Street, a City road
approximately 0.05 miles in length; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2022, two (2) sealed bids were received, publicly
opened and read aloud; and
WHEREAS, the low bid by Beam’s Contracting, Inc. is in the amount of
$424,719.60, which includes $53,691.25 for the Elm Street rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta find
that the awarding of such bid is in the best interest of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority
thereof that Beam’s Contracting, Inc. shall be awarded the contract for this project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding sources for this contract shall
be from the Street Improvement Fund as follows:
Part I. C-Fund Resurfacing $ 371,028.35 (To be reimbursed by SCDOT)
Part II. Elm Street Rehabilitation $ 60,000.00 (Unrestricted Fund Balance)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to
execute any documents required for the entering into of this contract.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL ON THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
_____DAY OF ____________, 2022.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-49
AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE BLUFF AVENUE STREETSCAPE UTILITY
RELOCATIONS
WHEREAS, Resolution 2021-31 reprioritized the project and funding list for
Capital Project Sales Tax IV (CPST IV); and
WHEREAS, as a result of Resolution 2021-31 the Road Reconstruction Program
was moved to priority position #2, with a total budget allocation of $3,000,000; and
WHEREAS, Bluff Avenue is the first priority in the Road Reconstruction
Project List as provided on the CPST IV referendum ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Bluff Avenue Streetscape includes the “undergrounding” of all
overhead utility lines; and
WHEREAS, the undergrounding work is to be completed by the respective
utility owners, however the City has certain cost obligations associated with that work; and
WHEREAS, the City’s cost for such work is estimated to be $180,000.
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 funding for the Bluff Avenue Streetscape Utility Relocations shall be from the Sales Tax
IV Fund, Road Reconstruction Program.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
____ DAY OF , 2022.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #11 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-50
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUING OF A PARADE PERMIT TO
NORTH AUGUSTA LIONS CLUB TO CONDUCT THE 2022 CHRISTMAS PARADE
ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022
WHEREAS, North Augusta Lions Club has requested a permit to hold a
Christmas Parade to celebrate the Christmas Season; and
WHEREAS, the request is to hold the parade on December 11, 2022 with the
lineup of the parade beginning on Martintown Road, between Knox Avenue and Georgia
Avenue. The parade will then proceed on Georgia Avenue beginning at Martintown Road,
traveling South and will disperse end at Clifton Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the parade will utilize the roadway as identified above with side
roads blocked by Public Safety personnel, with spectators on either side of the parade route;
and
WHEREAS, the parade will involve the usage of the lineup area and parade
route from approximately 10:30 AM until 5:00 PM; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has reviewed the request and finds
that the parade permit applied for, at the time requested and upon the roadways as indicated,
is not detrimental to the health, safety, welfare or convenience of the residents of the City and,
in fact, will benefit the public; and
WHEREAS, such request has been timely made and complies with the Code
of Ordinances for the City of North Augusta.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority
thereof, that the request for a permit is approved as follows:
1.TIME: Approx. 10:30 AM until 5:00 PM
2.DATE: December 11, 2022
3.LOCATION: Martintown Road, between Knox Avenue and Georgia Avenue, as
well as Georgia Avenue beginning at Martintown Road, traveling South to end
at Clifton Avenue
4.SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The parade will utilize the public roadways which will
be blocked for any other vehicular traffic, to include side roads entering into the
parade route, by Public Safety personnel. Spectators will be allowed to assemble
on either side of the roadway along the parade route.
5.BOND: Not be required
ATTACHMENT #12 Page 1 of 2
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
________ DAY OF ___________________, 2022.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #12 Page 2 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-51
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA WITH
DUMPSTER DEPOT TO PURCHASE RECYCLING EQUIPMENT TO BE
INSTALLED AT THE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY LOCATED AT
67 CLAYPIT ROAD
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2021 a fire at the City’s Materials recovery Facility
damaged the electrical system, recycling processing equipment and a portion the buildings
structure; and
WHEREAS, the City received partial payment totaling $1,736,552 from the South
Carolina Insurance and Risk Fund to initiate replacement of the recycling equipment and other
damaged assets; and
WHEREAS, the City received an offer from Dumpster Depot located in Aiken South
Carolina proposing to sell recycling equipment that was manufactured in 2015 that includes
conveyors, sort stations, ballistic separator, baler and other related recycling equipment totaling
$190,000; and
WHEREAS, City staff has inspected such equipment and determined the equipment
to be in excellent operating condition, and further estimated the cost to purchase new similar
equipment to exceed $1,450,000; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has determined that it is in the best interest
of the City that the City move forward by accepting the offer to purchase recycling equipment
from Dumpster Depot ; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority
thereof, that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contractual
arrangement with Dumpster Depot to purchase recycling equipment as described; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding source shall be from partial
payment proceeds received from the South Carolina Insurance and Risk Fund, not to exceed
the total amount of $190,000.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______DAY OF
NOVEMBER 2022.
__________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #13
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-52
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA WITH
A-LERT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, A DIVISION OF CENTURION
INDUSTRIES, INC. TO INSTALL RECYCLING EQUIPMENT AT THE
MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY LOCATED AT 67 CLAYPIT ROAD
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2021 a fire at the City’s Materials recovery Facility
damaged the electrical system, recycling processing equipment and a portion the buildings
structure; and
WHEREAS, the City received partial payment totaling $1,736,552 from the South
Carolina Insurance and Risk Fund to initiate replacement of the recycling equipment and other
damaged assets; and
WHEREAS, the City received low bid from A-Lert Construction Services, a division
of Centurion Industries, Inc. totaling $137,135 to provide labor and equipment to install
conveyors, material sort stations, ballistic separator, baler and other recycling equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City in following established practices, has added a 10%
contingency for this project, such contingency being in the amount of $13,713.50; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has determined that it is in the best interest
of the City that the City move forward by accepting the bid of A-Lert Construction Services
a division of Centurion Industries, Inc.; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority
thereof, that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contractual
arrangement with A-Lert Construction Services a division of Centurion Industries, Inc. to
install recycling equipment as described; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding source shall be from partial
payment proceeds received from the South Carolina Insurance and Risk Fund, not to exceed
the total amount of $150,848.50.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______DAY OF
NOVEMBER 2022.
__________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #14
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