032023 Council Mtg Discussion Items with Attachments
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
MARCH 20, 2023
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: March 17, 2023
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of March 20, 2023
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Disabilities Awareness Month
b. Child Abuse Prevention Month
c. North Augusta High School Girls Basketball Team 2023 Class 4A State Champions
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamations.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a, 5b, and 5c for a copy of the proclamations.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 6. ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 2023-03 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North
Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.25
Acres of Property Located on Gentry Ln and Owned by Adams Brothers, LLC – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to Change the Corporate Limits of the City of
North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.25
Acres of Property Located on Gentry Ln and Owned by Adams Brothers, LLC.
Please see ATTACHMENT #6 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 7. ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 2023-04 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North
Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.29 Acres
of Property Located on Gentry Ln and Owned by Adams Brothers, LLC – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to Change the Corporate Limits of the City of
North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.29
Acres of Property Located on Gentry Ln and Owned by Adams Brothers, LLC.
Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 8. ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 2023-05 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North
Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.42 Acres
of Property Located on E. Buena Vista Ave and Owned by Lawrence and Karen Graham – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to Change the Corporate Limits of the City of
North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.42
Acres of Property Located on E. Buena Vista Ave and Owned by Lawrence and Karen Graham.
Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 9. ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 2023-06 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North
Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.39 Acres
of Property Located on E. Buena Vista Ave and Owned by Adams Brothers, LLC – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to Change the Corporate Limits of the City of
North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.39
Acres of Property Located on E. Buena Vista Ave and Owned by Adams Brothers, LLC.
Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 10. ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 2023-07 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North
Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.24 Acres
of Property Located on E. Buena Vista Ave and Owned by Adams Brothers, LLC – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to Change the Corporate Limits of the City of
North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.24
Acres of Property Located on E. Buena Vista Ave and Owned by Adams Brothers, LLC.
Please see ATTACHMENT #10 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 11. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-11 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter
into a Professional Services Contract for Digital Marketing Campaign
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter
into a Professional Services Contract for Digital Marketing Campaign.
Please see ATTACHMENT #11 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 12. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-12 To Enter into a Lease Agreement with the North
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to Enter into a Lease Agreement with the North
Augusta Chamber of Commerce.
Please see ATTACHMENT #12 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
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ITEM 13. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-08 Authorizing the Sale of Excess City Property on
Riverside Boulevard, Parcels 007-15-03-001, 007-15-03-011, and 007-15-03-010– First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration Authorizing the Sale of Excess City Property
on Riverside Boulevard, Parcels 007-15-03-001, 007-15-03-011, and 007-15-03-010.
Please see ATTACHMENT #13 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
PROCLAMATION
DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, many North Augusta families are impacted by severe lifelong disabilities including
autism, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and intellectual and related disabilities; and
WHEREAS, people with lifelong disabilities are productive citizens, deserving of respect and the
opportunity for economic self-sufficiency, independence, and personal growth; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all North Augusta citizens, those with and those without
disabilities, work together, play together, worship together, learn together, and grow together;
and
WHEREAS, family members, caregivers, and service providers selflessly offer daily care,
assistance, supervision, and physical and emotional support to individuals with disabilities to help
them enjoy full participation in community life; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 observance of Disabilities Awareness Month celebrates 34 years of
advocacy for and successes of people with disabilities in education, employment, and community
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the great city of North Augusta, do hereby
proclaim March 2023 as
DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH
to encourage all citizens of North Augusta to work together to promote increased opportunities
for people with disabilities, to recognize the many contributions made by people with disabilities
in our communities, and to honor the dedication of the caregivers who bring support and hope to
their fellow citizens.
______________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5a Page 1 of 1
PROCLAMATION
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, South Carolina's 1.1 million children residing in the diverse communities across our
state, including 36,539 in Aiken County, are our most valuable resource and will shape the future
of our great state;and
WHEREAS, childhood trauma, including abuse and neglect, is a serious problem affecting every
segment of our community, and finding solutions requires input and action from everyone; and
WHEREAS, childhood trauma can have long-term psychological, emotional, and physical effects
that have lasting consequences for victims of abuse;and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships
created between child welfare professionals, education, health, community and faith-based
organizations, businesses, lawenforcement agencies, and families; and
WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and activities that build
strong children and families; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community in partnership to build
awareness about child abuse and contribute to promote the social and emotional well-being of
children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, in fiscal year 2021-2022, there were 565 children in Aiken County in substantiated
cases of abuse and neglect.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the great city of North Augusta, do hereby
proclaim April 2023 as
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
throughout North Augusta and encourage all South Carolinians to dedicate themselves to
protecting the quality of life for all children and families.
______________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5b Page 1 of 1
PROCLAMATION
HONORING NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL’S
2023 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS 4A GIRLS BASKETBALL
STATE CHAMPIONS
WHEREAS, the North Augusta High School Girls Basketball team went undefeated in their region play
and were 26-3 overall during their 2023 season; and,
WHEREAS, this talented group of young women includes three All Region players, Celena Grant, Jadah
O’Bryant, and Kenedi Wright; one All-State player, Celena Grant; and one Carolinas Classic All-Star
game player, P’eris Smith:
Middle Schoolers Freshman Sophomores Juniors Seniors
Traeonna Davis Taylor Boney MiKayla Jones Genelle Jackson Jadah O’Bryant
Ashley Walker Celena Grant Madison McCain Tamia Timbers Caleeya Duke
Amaya Hout Ansley Gartrell
Messiah Williams P’eris Smith
Kenedi Wright
WHEREAS, the team was led by Head Coach Al Young and Assistant Coaches LaVonne Marion, Chesney
Tyler, and CaraLynn Williams; and,
WHEREAS, these young women not only brought home the 2023 Class 4A State Girls Basketball
Championship for their school, but served as ambassadors for the City of North Augusta as they played
throughout their season; and,
WHEREAS, the North Augusta High School Girls Basketball program has won five state Championships
in the last seven years.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, do hereby respectfully
request that the citizens of North Augusta join me in celebrating and honoring North Augusta High School
Girls Basketball Team as the 2023 South Carolina Class 4A State Champions.
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 twentieth day of March, 2023.
______________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5c Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-03
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS
AND ANNEXING ± 0.25 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON GENTRY LN AND OWNED BY
ADAMS BROTHERS, LLC
WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3) of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete"; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, have
reviewed the petition of the landowners requesting that their property be annexed into the City and
determined that such Petition should be accepted and the property annexed into the City; and
WHEREAS, the property is situated within the area of the North Augusta 2021
Comprehensive Plan and recommended for Commercial Retail by that plan as specified in the
Land Use Element.
WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed by
the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with + 0.25 acres
to be zoned R-7 Small Lot, Single-Family Residential.
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 Petition of the landowners is accepted and the following described property
shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
A parcel of land, with all improvements thereon, being in the County of
Aiken containing + 0.25 acres and appearing on that plat prepared and
recorded in the Office of the Register Mesne Conveyance Aiken County in
Record Book 64 at page 357, including all adjacent right-of-way.
Tax Map & Parcel No.: 013-13-14-002
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as “Exhibit A” titled
“Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta” prepared by
the City of North Augusta.
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 1 of 3
II. The zoning classification shall be +0.25 acres as R-7 Small Lot, Single-Family
Residential
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 second
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 MARCH, 2023.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-04
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS
AND ANNEXING ± 0.29 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON GENTRY LN AND OWNED BY
ADAMS BROTHERS, LLC
WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3) of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete"; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, have
reviewed the petition of the landowners requesting that their property be annexed into the City and
determined that such Petition should be accepted and the property annexed into the City; and
WHEREAS, the property is situated within the area of the North Augusta 2021
Comprehensive Plan and recommended for Commercial Retail by that plan as specified in the
Land Use Element.
WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed by
the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with + 0.29 acres
to be zoned R-7 Small Lot, Single-Family Residential.
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 Petition of the landowners is accepted and the following described property
shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
A parcel of land, with all improvements thereon, being in the County of
Aiken containing + 0.29 acres and appearing on that plat prepared and
recorded in the Office of the Register Mesne Conveyance Aiken County in
Record Book 64 at page 357, including all adjacent right-of-way.
Tax Map & Parcel No.: 013-13-14-003
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as “Exhibit A” titled
“Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta” prepared by
the City of North Augusta.
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 1 of 3
II. The zoning classification shall be +0.29 acres as R-7 Small Lot, Single-Family
Residential
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 second
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 MARCH, 2023.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-05
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS
AND ANNEXING ± 0.42 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON E. BUENA VISTA AVE AND OWNED BY
LAWRENCE AND KAREN GRAHAM
WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3) of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete"; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, have
reviewed the petition of the landowners requesting that their property be annexed into the City and
determined that such Petition should be accepted and the property annexed into the City; and
WHEREAS, the property is situated within the area of the North Augusta 2021
Comprehensive Plan and recommended for Commercial Retail by that plan as specified in the
Land Use Element.
WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed
by the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with + 0.42
acres with the zoning classification of General Commercial, GC. .
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 Petition of the landowners is accepted and the following described property
shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
A parcel of land, with all improvements thereon, being in the County of
Aiken containing + 0.42 acres and appearing on that plat prepared and
recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Aiken County in Record
Book 64 at page 453, including all adjacent right-of-way.
Tax Map & Parcel No.: 007-16-07-016
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as “Exhibit A” titled
“Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta” prepared by
the City of North Augusta.
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 4
II. The zoning classification shall be +0.42 acres as GC, General Commercial, as
shown on a map identified as “Exhibit B” titled “727 E Buena Vista Ave.”
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 second
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 MARCH, 2023.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 4
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS
AND ANNEXING ± 0.39 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON E. BUENA VISTA AVE AND OWNED BY
ADAMS BROTHERS, LLC
WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3) of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete"; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, have
reviewed the petition of the landowners requesting that their property be annexed into the City and
determined that such Petition should be accepted and the property annexed into the City; and
WHEREAS, the property is situated within the area of the North Augusta 2021
Comprehensive Plan and recommended for Commercial Retail by that plan as specified in the
Land Use Element.
WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed by
the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with + 0.39 acres
to be zoned R-7 Small Lot, Single-Family Residential.
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 Petition of the landowners is accepted and the following described property
shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
A parcel of land, with all improvements thereon, being in the County of
Aiken containing + 0.39 acres and appearing on that plat prepared and
recorded in the Office of the Register Mesne Conveyance Aiken County in
Record Book 64 at page 357, including all adjacent right-of-way.
Tax Map & Parcel No.: 007-16-12-004
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as “Exhibit A” titled
“Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta” prepared by
the City of North Augusta.
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 3
II. The zoning classification shall be +0.39 acres as R-7 Small Lot, Single-Family
Residential
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 second
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 MARCH, 2023.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS
AND ANNEXING ± 0.24 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON E. BUENA VISTA AVE AND OWNED BY
ADAMS BROTHERS, LLC
WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3) of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete"; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, have
reviewed the petition of the landowners requesting that their property be annexed into the City and
determined that such Petition should be accepted and the property annexed into the City; and
WHEREAS, the property is situated within the area of the North Augusta 2021
Comprehensive Plan and recommended for Commercial Retail by that plan as specified in the
Land Use Element.
WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed by
the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with + 0.24 acres
to be zoned R-7 Small Lot, Single-Family Residential.
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 Petition of the landowners is accepted and the following described property
shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
A parcel of land, with all improvements thereon, being in the County of
Aiken containing + 0.24 acres and appearing on that plat prepared and
recorded in the Office of the Register Mesne Conveyance Aiken County in
Record Book 64 at page 357, including all adjacent right-of-way.
Tax Map & Parcel No.: 013-13-14-001
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as “Exhibit A” titled
“Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta” prepared by
the City of North Augusta.
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 3
II. The zoning classification shall be +0.24 acres as R-7 Small Lot, Single-Family
Residential
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 second
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 MARCH, 2023.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta desires to contract with an agency to develop
and implement a digital marketing campaign for our new Tourism web site “Visit North
Augusta SC.”; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals seeking a firm to prepare a digital marketing
campaign was issued on January 5, 2023 and proposals were due by January 26, 2023; and
WHEREAS, thirteen (13) proposals were received, reviewed and ranked by a review
committee; and
WHEREAS, after much review and consideration, Advance Travel & Tourism has
been selected to develop and implement a digital marketing campaign; and
WHEREAS, development and implementing a digitial marketing plan is an
acceptable “tourism related expenditure” of state accommodations tax funds designated for
advertising and promotion of the City and this project is supported by the City’s
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee.
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.The City Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to
enter into a contract with Advance Travel & Tourism for development of a digital
marketing campaign.
2.The total project costs for the development and implementation of the digital
marketing campaign is $30,000. $15,000 shall be funded by designated
advertising and promotion funds within the Accommodations Tax Fund (30%
funds) and the remaining $15,000 has been designated by the City’s
Accommodations Tax Committee from the 2021-2022 year.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF MARCH,
2023.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #11 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12
A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH
AUGUSTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, during the December 12, 2022 City Council study session, the
President & CEO of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce delivered a presentation proposing
to co-locate their offices in the North Augusta Community Center; and
WHEREAS, members of Council expressed support for the proposal and
encouraged City staff to work with the Chamber to negotiate the terms of a co-location agreement;
and
WHEREAS, benefits of the Chamber’s shared location at the Community Center
include increased foot traffic into the facility on a regular basis, expanded employee coverage in
the facility during business hours, improved partnership between Parks, Recreation and Tourism
staff and the Chamber for community promotion purposes and continued synergy between the City
and the Chamber.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
that the City enter into a lease agreement with the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such lease agreement is in accordance with
the Agreement attached hereto, marked Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that major specifics of the Agreement are as
follows:
1.Lease is for a period of three years.
2.Lease is for $1,000 per month.
3.The Chamber will fully occupy one existing small meeting room as their
primary offices.
4.The Chamber will share in the expense to update exterior facility signage and
expenses for various interior modifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrator is authorized to
execute such lease agreement and any related documents as may be necessary to complete this
transaction.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
MARCH, 2023.
Briton Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #12 Page 1 of 6
LEASE AGREEMENT
PAGE 1 OF 5
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
) LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE
COUNTY OF AIKEN )
This Lease Agreement (hereinafter “Lease”) is dated as of the ____day of
____________, 2023, between the CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, a Body Politic and
Political Subdivision pf the State of South Carolina, (“Landlord”), and NORTH
AUGUSTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE a non-profit Corporation organized under the
Laws of the State of South Carolina (“Tenant”). The parties agree as follows:
PREMISES: Landlord, is the owner of property located at 495 Brookside Avenue,
North Augusta, South Carolina, such properly known as The North Augusta
Community Center. The parties hereto have agreed that tenant shall lease from
Landlord specifically identified portions of said property generally consisting of
designated office space. The specific premises leased are identified by the attached
Exhibit hereto. The specific office space that the Tenant is granted exclusive use of
is identified as Board Room. In addition, the parties agree that the space identified
as “Small Room” will be a shared space with Tenant and Landlord both having
access and right to usage of said room.
Tenant shall also have the use of the lobby area and restrooms as shown on the
attached Exhibit. Such usage would be as customary based upon the specific rental
space provided for Tenant. Such usage shall be non-exclusive.
AUTHORIZED RENOVATIONS: The parties hereto agree that it is understood that the
space that Tenant is granted exclusive use of, shown as Board Room is to be divided
into two (2) separate offices. Landlord will construct the wall dividing the room into
two (2) separate offices. Tenant will be responsible for all other renovations etc.
required. All work related to the renovations would have to be done in accordance
with all code requirements for the City of North Augusta. The space identified as
Small Room is to be renovated and equipped by the Tenant for joint usage by
Landlord and Tenant as an Executive Boardroom.
TERM: The lease term will begin on the _______day of _________, 2023 and will
terminate on the _____day of __________________, 2026.
LEASE AMOUNT AND PAYMENTS: The total lease for the three (3) year period shall
be $36,000.00. Such lease payments can be made annually at the commencement
of each Lease Year in the total sum of $12,000.00 or may be paid monthly, on the
EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT #12 Page 2 of 6
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first (1st) day of each month in the amount of $1,000.00. Payments are to be made
to the Landlord at the North Augusta Municipal Building, 100 Georgia Avenue,
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841, delivered to the Office of the Director of
Finance and General Services.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: No security deposit shall be required.
JANITORIAL SERVICES: Tenant shall pay to Landlord the sum of $250.00 per month
for janitorial services. Said payments shall be paid on the first (1st) day of each
month and in the same manner as the lease payments.
ADDITIONAL USAGE RIGHTS OF FACILITY: In addition to the specific areas
identified above under the heading Premises, the Tenant shall be allowed the
following:
1. Tenant will have the right to host in the Banquet Room of the facility one
breakfast meeting per month.
2. Tenant shall be allowed to utilize the Banquet Room or a smaller event room
for lunch meetings/assemblies etc. once per month.
For the above authorized events, Landlord shall be responsible for the set-up of
tables and chairs for such events. Tenant will have full responsibility for the opening
of the facility for such events and any other services needed related to same.
ADDITIONAL NON-MONETARY CONSIDERATION PROVIDED BY TENANT TO
LANDLORD: Landlord will not pay annual dues to Tenant related to Chamber of
Commerce Membership by Landlord and Landlord will remain considered a Gold
Level Member of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce.
UTILITIES: Landlord shall be responsible for all utilities related to the facility.
Landlord currently has Wi-Fi service for the facility and will allow Tenant
reasonable usage of same. Should Tenant determine a need for additional internet
service, telephone, cablevision service etc. the cost of same shall be the
responsibility of Tenant.
FURNISHINGS:
1. Tenant shall be totally responsible for all furnishings, equipment, etc. utilized
in the office space occupied by Tenant.
2. Tenant shall also be responsible for furnishing of the shared Executive
Boardroom.
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3. Tenant will be responsible for providing a copier/media center and will allow
limited usage of same to the Landlord.
SIGNAGE: The landlord and Tenant agree to equally share the cost for production
and instillation of new exterior signage as related to the locating of the North
Augusta Chamber of Commerce in the facility. Landlord shall have right to approve
such signage.
PARKING: The facility has substantial paved parking and the Tenant shall be entitled
to the use of such parking specifically related to its occupancy of the facility as well
as for events as authorized pursuant to this Agreement.
STORAGE: Tenant shall be entitled to share in cabinet free storage space as contained
in the Small Room. Usage would be on a 50/50 basis with Landlord unless the
parties specifically agree to a different arrangement.
INSURANCE: Landlord currently has and will maintain insurance on the premises.
Tenant shall be responsible for any insurance coverage on personal property
belonging to the Tenant.
LIABILITY INSURANCE: Tenant shall maintain liability insurance related to its usage
of the premises to include coverage as a result of any injury or other loss incurred
by an employee, officer, agent or invitee on to the premises by the Tenant. This
would specifically require the Tenant to maintain a public liabilities policy for any
person visiting the offices of the Tenant or attending a function held by the Tenant
in the facility. Such Liability Insurance shall be at a sum of not less than $100,000.00
per individual claim or $1,000,000.00 aggregate of claims.
TAXES: Property owned by City no tax responsibility by Tenant.
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION PREMISES: If the premises are partially destroyed by
fire or other casualty to an extent that prevents the conducting of Tenant’s use of the
premises in a normal manner, and if the damage is reasonably repairable within sixty
(60) days after the occurrence of the destruction, and if the cost of repair is at an
amount deemed reasonable by the Landlord, Landlord shall repair the premises and
during such time of repair, the lease payments and janitorial payments shall abate.
However, if the damage is not repairable within sixty (60) days, or if the cost of
repair is not deemed reasonable by Landlord, this lease shall terminate with the
Landlord not having a responsibility to repair or rebuild.
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LEASE AGREEMENT
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DEFAULTS: Tenant shall be in default of this Lease if Tenant fails to fulfill any lease
obligation or term by which Tenant is bound. Subject to any Governing Provisions
of Law to the contrary, if Tenant fails to cure any default within fifteen (15) days
after written notice of such default is provided by Landlord to Tenant, Landlord may
terminate such Lease and have the Tenant evicted from the premises.
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS BY THE PARTIES:
1. The usage of the nonexclusive lease areas, i.e. Banquet Facility, Larger
Assembly Rooms etc. shall be based upon scheduling by Tenant with
Landlord. Landlord agrees to act reasonably and in a corporative manner
with Tenant for the scheduling of such facility usage.
2. Both Landlord and Tenant agree that their usage of the portions of the facility
to which they are entitled is to be done in a manner that does not interfere with
the reasonable usage of the remainder of the building by Tenant or Landlord.
3. Tenant acknowledges co-responsibility for security of the building and agrees
to comply with such regulations as established by the Landlord for access and
usage of the building. Access by officers and employees of the Tenant is
unlimited in hours of access. However, Tenant must make reasonable effort
to maintain the security of the building.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Landlord acknowledges that the facility does not on a
regular basis, have Law enforcement Security Staff present. Tenant accepts
responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of its officers, employees, agents and
invitees.
NOTICE: Notices under this Lease shall not be deemed valid unless given or served
in writing and forwarded by mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows, or
personally delivered.
LANDLORD: James C. Clifford, City Administrator, City of North Augusta, 100
Georgia Avenue, North Augusta South Carolina 29841.
TENANT: Executive Director Terra L. Carroll, ___________________________.
Such address may be changed from time to time by any party by providing notice as
set forth above. Notices mailed in accordance with the above provisions shall be
received on the third (3rd) day after posting.
EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT #12 Page 5 of 6
LEASE AGREEMENT
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GOVERNING LAW: This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the Laws of
the State of South Carolina.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT/AMENDMENT: This Lease Agreement contains the entire
agreement of the parties and there are no other promises, conditions, understandings
or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this
Lease. This Lease may be modified or amended in writing if the writing is signed
by the parties obligated under the amendment.
SEVERABILITY: If any portion of this Lease shall be held to be invalid or
unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid
and enforceable. If a Court finds that any provision of this Lease is invalid or
unenforceable but that by limiting such provision, it would become valid and
enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and
enforced as so limited.
WAIVER: The failure of any party to enforce any provisions of this Lease shall not
be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce
and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Lease.
BINDING EFFECT: The provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of both parties and their respective legal representatives’ successors and
assigns.
LANDLORD: _____________________________________
City of North Augusta
by James C. Clifford, Its City Administrator, pursuant to
Resolution of Council dated the ______day of _________, 2023.
TENANT: ______________________________________
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
By Terra Carroll, Its Executive Director.
EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT #12 Page 6 of 6
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF EXCESS CITY PROPERTY ON
RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD, PARCELS 007-15-03-001, 007-15-03-011,
AND 007-15-03-010
WHEREAS, City Council previously authorized the City Administrator to solicit bids for
the possible sale of city parcels 007-15-03-001, 007-15-03-011 and 007-15-03-010 with such bids
to be via the City website; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a recent property appraisal by a Certified Appraiser for
the State of South Carolina for the three (3) parcels with such appraisal value being determined to
be $390,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid solicitation issued by the City Administrator indicated that a minimum
bid of $390,000.00 would be required, with the City reserving the right to reject all bids; and
WHEREAS, one bid was received pursuant to the bid solicitation with such bid being in
the amount of $391,100.00. Said bid placed by Alcon Blue Capital, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it would be in the best interest of the
City to sell the property as above identified; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the $391,100.00 bid proposal is satisfactory
and should be accepted by the City, with such property being sold to Alcon Blue Capital, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that:
1.That the Council agrees to the sale of the identified property for the purchase price of $391,100.00.
2.That the City Administrator is authorized to enter into a specific Contract of Sale with Alcon Blue
Capital, LLC for a purchase price of $391,100.00.
3.That the City Administrator is authorized in conjunction with such Contract of Sale to negotiate
matters related to closing costs and expenses and establish a specific date for the closing of such
transaction.
4.That no real estate commission shall be paid in connection with the sale of such property.
5.That the net funds received from the sale of such properties are to be deposited into the Capital
Project Fund.
ATTACHMENT #13 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
APRIL, 2023.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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