110623 Council Mtg Discussion Items with Attachments
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
NOVEMBER 6, 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: November 3, 2023
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of November 6, 2023
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. RECOGINITION: Presenting of Bunting Park Painting by Yvonne, gifted to the City by Tom
Kinney
ITEM 6. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. World Pancreatic Cancer Day, November 16, 2023
b. Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamations.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 6a and 6b for a copy of the proclamations
ITEM 7. PERSONNEL: Employee of the Quarter – July, August, and September 2023 – Nicholas
Smoak
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 8. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-19 Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Containing
Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, for
the Budget Year Beginning January 1, 2024, and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute the Budget of
the City of North Augusta for Such Budget Year – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Adopting a Budget for Fiscal
Year 2024 Containing Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina, for the Budget Year Beginning January 1, 2024, and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute
the Budget of the City of North Augusta for Such Budget Year.
Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 9. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-20 Levying the Annual Tax on Property in the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024, and Ending December 31, 2024
– 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, 2024, and
Ending December 31, 2024.
Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 10. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-21 Establishing Stormwater Management Service Charges by
Revising Section 14-138, Titled "Stormwater Management Service Charges," of the City Code of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Establishing Stormwater
Management Service Charges by Revising Section 14-138, Titled "Stormwater Management Service
Charges," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina.
Please see ATTACHMENT #10 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 11. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-22 Establishing Wastewater Service Charges by Revising
Section 14-68, Titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," of the City Code of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Establishing Wastewater
Service Charges by Revising Section 14-68, Titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," of
the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina.
Please see ATTACHMENT #11 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 12. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-23 Establishing Water Service Charges by Revising Section 14-
25, Titled "Water Rate Schedule–Generally," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Establishing Water Service
Charges by Revising Section 14-25, Titled "Water Rate Schedule–Generally," of the City Code of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina.
Please see ATTACHMENT #12 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 13. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-24 Amending the Business License Ordinance of the City of
North Augusta to Update the Class Schedule as Required by Act 176 of 2020 – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Business License Ordinance
of the City of North Augusta to Update the Class Schedule as Required by Act 176 of 2020.
Please see ATTACHMENT #13 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 14. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-25 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus City Property at
1711 Plank Road, Parcel 006-15-06-017 – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to the Authorize the Sale of Surplus City
Property at 1711 Plank Road, Parcel 006-15-06-017.
Please see ATTACHMENT #14 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 15. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-26 Authorizing and Implementing the Name Change
for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism to the Department of Parks and Recreation by
Amending Article X of the Code of Ordinances, Section 2-230 – 2-236 – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Authorizing and Implementing
the Name Change for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism to the Department of Parks and
Recreation by Amending Article X of the Code of Ordinances, Section 2-230 – 2-236.
Please see ATTACHMENT #15 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 16. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-27 Establishing the Department of Human Resources
– First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Establishing the Department
of Human Resources.
Please see ATTACHMENT #16 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 17. FINANCE: ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-28 Establishing the Department of
Information Technology – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Establishing the Department
of Information Technology.
Please see ATTACHMENT #17 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 18. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-29 Establishing the Department of Tourism – First
Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Establishing the Department
of Tourism.
Please see ATTACHMENT #18 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 19. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-30 Establishing the Office of Assistant City
Administrator – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Establishing the Office of
Assistant City Administrator.
Please see ATTACHMENT #19 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 20. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-31 Establishing the Department of Public Services –
First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the stablishing the Department
of Public Services.
Please see ATTACHMENT #20 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 21. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-42 Authorizing an Amendment to the Employment
Contract of James S. Clifford, City Administrator dated the 19th Day of May, 2020
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Authorizing an Amendment to
the Employment Contract of James S. Clifford, City Administrator dated the 19th Day of May, 2020.
Please see ATTACHMENT #21 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 22. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-43 Authorizing the Disbursement of Opioid
Settlement Funds to the Aiken Center for the Development of an Opioid Misuse and Disorder
Abatement Program
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Authorizing the Disbursement
of Opioid Settlement Funds to the Aiken Center for the Development of an Opioid Misuse and Disorder
Abatement Program.
Please see ATTACHMENT #22 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 23. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2023-44 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for
the Streets, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated
Easements and Rights of Way, Along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Gregory
Landing, Phase 3
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Accepting a Deed of Dedication
for the Streets, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated
Easements and Rights of Way, Along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Gregory
Landing, Phase 3.
Please see ATTACHMENT #23 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
PROCLAMATION
WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY
WHEREAS, in 2023, an estimated 64,050 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the
United States and 50,550 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 12 percent; and
WHEREAS, when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is generally in later
stages, and 88 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first five years; and
WHEREAS, approximately 900 deaths will occur in South Carolina in 2023; and
WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related death across
the world; and
WHEREAS, there were an estimated 495,773 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 16, 2023 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 6th day of November, 2023.
______________________________
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, 2023 marks the fourteenth 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 25, 2023 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 6th day of November, 2023.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #6b Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-19 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
CONTAINING ESTIMATES OF PROPOSED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BY THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR THE BUDGET YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024, 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, 2024, and end on December 31, 2024; 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 2024 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, 2024, to December 31, 2024. 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. Section IV. The City Council must approve expenditures from the following funds: Sales Tax III, Sales Tax IV, Accommodation Tax Fund, Fireman’s Fund, Street Improvement Fund, Riverfront Central Core Redevelopment Fund, Tax Increment Financing Fund, Transporation Improvement Fund, Capital Projects Fund, North Augusta Public Facilities Corporation Fund, American Rescue Plan Fund, and the Savannah
River Settlement Appropriation Act unless otherwise previously budgeted.
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 2
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 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 NOVEMBER, 2023. First Reading Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-20 LEVYING THE ANNUAL TAX ON PROPERTY
IN THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 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) 2024, beginning January 1, 2024,
and ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
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, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Section IV. The tax levy imposed upon all taxable property shall be 73.70 mills to the General Fund and 3.80 mills to the Capital Projects Fund for a total tax levy of 77.50 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, 2024.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY NOVEMBER, 2023.
First Reading Briton S. Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-21 ESTABLISHING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGES
BY REVISING SECTION 14-138, TITLED "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGES," 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. Section 14-138, titled "Stormwater management service charges," is hereby amended specifically
for Section 14-138(1) and when amended shall read as follows: Sec. 14-138. Stormwater Management Service Charges.
For the purposes of determining the stormwater management service charges, all properties should be classified as single-family residential, multi-family residential, nonresidential or undeveloped.
The following stormwater management service charge rates shall apply: (1) Stormwater management service charge rate. The stormwater management service charge per equivalent residential unit (ERU) shall be five dollars ($5.00) six dollars ($6.00) per month. II. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading for all bills rendered on or after January 1, 2024. III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _________ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023.
First Reading: Briton S. Williams, Mayor Second Reading:
ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-22
ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES
BY REVISING SECTION 14-68, TITLED
"SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGE,"
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. Section 14-68, titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," is hereby amended and
when amended shall read as follows:
Sec. 14-68. Schedule of monthly wastewater service charge.
The schedule to be utilized for the computation of monthly charges for wastewater service is as
follows:
(1) Each residential or commercial customer of the city's system, whether inside or outside the
city, must pay such customer's proportionate share of the costs for operation and
maintenance of the system. In addition, each customer of the city's sanitary wastewater
system must pay an amount to share the costs of debt service and to provide for special
reserve funds. The operation and maintenance, debt service, and special reserve funds shall
be paid on a monthly basis as follows:
a. Rates for the first 15,000,000 gallons/month:
Inside City Outside City
Base + Per
1,000
Gallons
Base + Per
1,000
Gallons
Operation and maintenance $8.69 $2.60 $ 9.69 $2.64
Debt Service 2.53 0.90 5.06 1.52
Monthly Charges $11.22 $3.50 $14.75 $4.16
b. Rates for additional usage:
Inside City Outside City
Per
1,000
Gallons
Per
1,000
Gallons
Operation and maintenance $2.05 $2.05
Debt Service 0.73 0.73
Monthly Charges $2.78 $2.78
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(2) All charges for wastewater service are to be made in one-hundred-gallon increments.
(3) Six (6) months following the date of availability of wastewater service, or at such time as
a customer actually connects to the City’s wastewater system, whichever event occurs first,
the wastewater service charges as set forth herein shall be due and payable.
(4) Customers who have service available but who have not connected to the system shall be
charged the minimum base monthly service rate for inside City and outside City customers
as shown in Section 14-68 (1) a above.
II. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading
for all bills rendered on or after January 1, 2024.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _________ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023.
First Reading:
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading:
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #11 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-23 ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE CHARGES BY REVISING
SECTION 14-25, TITLED "WATER RATE SCHEDULE–GENERALLY,"
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. Section 14-25, titled "Water Rate Schedule–Generally," is hereby amended and
when amended shall read as follows:
Section 14-25. Water rate schedule–Generally. The schedule to be utilized for the computation of monthly charges for water
service is as follows: All meters are to be read and bills rendered in one-hundred-
gallon increments: (1) Minimum monthly water charges:
Inside/ Operation
Outside Debt and Total Minimum Size (inches) City Service + Maintenance = Minimum Usage 5/8" x 3/4" In $ 3.90 + $ 8.98 = $ 12.88 3,000
Out 5.85 + 19.91 = 25.76 3,000
1" In 3.90 + 13.94 = 17.84 6,000 Out 5.85 + 29.83 = 35.68 6,000
1 1/2" In 3.90 + 18.58 = 22.48 9,000
Out 5.85 + 39.11 = 44.96 9,000 2" In 3.90 + 27.97 = 31.87 15,000 Out 5.85 + 57.89 = 63.74 15,000
3" In 3.90 + 42.19 = 46.09 24,000 Out 5.85 + 86.33 = 92.18 24,000 4" In 3.90 + 51.67 = 55.57 30,000
Out 5.85 + 105.29 = 111.14 30,000
6" In 3.90 + 146.53 = 150.43 90,000 Out 5.85 + 295.01 = 300.86 90,000
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(2) Monthly rates for usage above minimum:
Charge/
Gallons Inside/ Operation 1,000 Over Outside Debt and Over Minimum City Service + Maintenance = Minimum
Next 10,000 In $.15 + $ 1.30 = $ 1.45
Out .30 + 2.60 = 2.90 Next 27,000 In .15 + 1.25 = 1.40 Out .30 + 2.50 = 2.80
Next 160,000 In .15 + 1.20 = 1.35 Out .30 + 2.40 = 2.70 All Additional In .15 + 1.10 = 1.25
Out .30 + 2.20 = 2.50
(3) Wholesale Customers (Any customer who purchases water for resale to the general public.)
Usage up to 10,640,000 gallons/month $14,044 minimum
All over 10,640,000 gallons/month 1.39/1,000 gallons (4) Rates for multi-family complex:
For purposes of this section, each dwelling unit within a multi-family or apartment complex shall be considered a single customer and treated as a single-family dwelling when computing the minimum charge in subsection (1) without regard to the method by which its water is metered. When
computing rates for usage above minimum, the rates shown in subsection (2)
shall be on a per-meter basis. (5) Rates for multi-commercial complex:
For purposes of this section, a commercial customer shall be defined as a
business or industry having a separate business license, occupying separate spaces, and having separate sanitary facilities when computing the minimum charge in subsection (1) without regard to the method by which its water is metered. When computing rates for usage above minimum, the rates shown
in subsection (2) shall be on a per-meter basis.
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II. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second reading for all bills rendered on or after January 1, 2024, without regard to when
the water was consumed or the meter read.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023.
First Reading___________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading__________________ ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #12 Page 3 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-24 AMENDING THE BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO UPDATE
THE CLASS SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY ACT 176 OF 2020 WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta (the “Municipality”) is authorized by S.C. Code
Section 5-7-30 and Title 6, Chapter 1, Article 3 to impose a business license tax on gross income;
and
WHEREAS, by Act No. 176 of 2020, known as the South Carolina Business License Tax
Standardization Act and codified at S.C. Code Sections 6-1-400 to -420 (the “Standardization
Act”), the South Carolina General Assembly imposed additional requirements and conditions on
the administration of business license taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Standardization Act requires that by December thirty-first of every odd
year, each municipality levying a business license tax must adopt, by ordinance, the latest
Standardized Business License Class Schedule as recommended by the Municipal Association of
South Carolina (the “Association”) and adopted by the Director of the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs
Office; and
WHEREAS, following the enactment of the Standardization Act, the Municipality enacted
Ordinance No. 2021-20 on November 15, 2021, in order to comply with the requirements of the
Standardization Act (the “Current Business License Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta Council of the Municipality (the “Council”) now
wishes to amend the Current Business License Ordinance to adopt the latest Standardized Business
License Class Schedule, as required by the Standardization Act, and to make other minor
amendments as recommended by the Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of North
Augusta, as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments to Appendix A. Appendix A to the Current Business License
Ordinance, the “Business License Rate Schedule,” is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Class 8.3 is hereby amended by deleting the NAICS Codes and replacing them with
NAICS 517111, 517112, 517122 – Telephone Companies.
(b) Class 8.6 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows: “8.6
NAICS Code Varies – Billiard or Pool Tables. A business that offers the use of
billiard or pool tables shall be subject to business license taxation under its natural
class for all gross income of the business excluding the gross income attributable
to the billiard or pool tables. In addition, the billiard or pool tables shall require
their own separate business licenses pursuant to SC Code § 12-21-2746 and shall
be subject to a license tax of $5.00 per table measuring less than 3½ feet wide and
7 feet long, and $12.50 per table longer than that.”
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SECTION 2. Amendments to Appendix B. Appendix B to the Current Business License
Ordinance, the “Business License Class Schedule,” is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Classes 1 through 8 in Appendix B to the Current Business License Ordinance, the
“Business License Class Schedule,” are hereby amended and restated as set forth
on the attached Exhibit A.
(b) Class 9 in Appendix B to the Current Business License Ordinance, the “Business
License Class Schedule,” shall remain in full force and effect as set forth in the
Current Business License Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Repealer, Effective Date. All ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed. This ordinance shall be effective with respect to the business license year beginning on
May 1, 2024.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023.
First Reading Briton S. Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #13 Page 2 of 3
Exhibit A: Amendment to Classes 1 – 8 in Appendix B of the
Current Business License Ordinance
APPENDIX B
Classes 1 – 8: Business License Class Schedule by NAICS Codes
NAICS
Sector/Subsector Industry Sector Class
11 Agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing 1
21 Mining 2
22 Utilities 1
31 - 33 Manufacturing 3
42 Wholesale trade 1
44 - 45 Retail trade 1
48 - 49 Transportation and warehousing 1
51 Information 4
52 Finance and insurance 7
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 7
54 Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
55 Management of companies 7
56 Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
61 Educational services 3
62 Health care and social assistance 4
71 Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3
721 Accommodation 1
722 Food services and drinking places 2
81 Other services 4
Class 8 Subclasses
23 Construction 8.1
482 Rail Transportation 8.2
517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers 8.3
517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) 8.3
517122 Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services 8.3
5241 Insurance Carriers 8.4
5242 Insurance Brokers for non-admitted Insurance Carriers 8.4
713120 Amusement Parks and Arcades 8.51
713290 Nonpayout Amusement Machines 8.52
713990 All Other Amusement and Recreational Industries ( pool tables) 8.6
2023 Class Schedule is based on a three-year average (2017 - 2019) of IRS statistical data.
ATTACHMENT #13 Page 3 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY AT
1711 PLANK ROAD, PARCEL 006-15-06-017
WHEREAS, the City Council previously authorized the City to accept a deed from the
Aiken County Forfeited Land Commission via Resolution Number 2023-21 for parcel 006-15-06-
017; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted abatement of the property to remove abandoned
structures; and
WHEREAS, the City has no requirements for this parcel; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage redevelopment in the City limits through private
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the current Aiken County tax assessment values the market land value of the
property at $17,000.
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 that the City Administrator is to solicit bids for the sale of the identified
property for the minimum purchase price of $17,000.00.
2. 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.
3. That no real estate commission shall be paid in connection with the sale of such property.
4. That the net funds received from the sale of such properties after settling all back taxes and re-
payment of abatement funds is to be deposited into the Capital Project Fund.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF NOVEMBER,
2023.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #14 Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-26
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND IMPLEMENTING THE NAME CHANGE FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION BY AMENDING ARTICLE X OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
SECTION 2-230 – 2-236
WHEREAS, responsibilities related to tourism promotion was added to the Department
of Parks and Recreation via Ordinance 2015-25; and
WHEREAS, tourism promotion and activities have grown and evolved beyond the
City’s initial efforts and capabilities; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council desire to formally and officially establish the
Department of Tourism and have said Department be included under Chapter 2 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the existing Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism will now be
known as the Department of Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, it would be appropriate to change the name of such commission to the
North Augusta Department of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council for the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that:
I. Article X, to include Sections 2-230 – 2-236 are deleted in their entirety.
II. That the Article and Sections shall be reestablished and hereafter designated as
follows:
Article X. Department of Parks and Recreation; Director of Parks and
Recreation, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
III. Sections 2-230 – 2-236 shall be as follows:
Sec. 2-230.
There shall be an officer of the city known as the Director of Parks and
Recreation, who shall be appointed by the mayor, upon recommendation of the
city administrator.
Sec. 2-231.
The director of parks and recreation shall be the head of the department
of parks and recreation and shall perform such duties as may be required for
such department.
Sec. 2-232.
The director shall be responsible for the administration and
management of the department and shall report directly to the city
administrator in connection with such administrative duties.
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Sec. 2-233.
The general duties of the director of parks and recreation shall be to
plan, promote, organize, and supervise a comprehensive municipal recreation
program and activities and administer the same in the interest of the entire
community and shall
(1) Supervise the recreational use of playgrounds, play fields,
recreation centers, aquatic facilities, ball diamonds, and such other
recreation areas and facilities as may be made available to carry out the
city's recreation program.
(2) Conduct and supervise any form of recreational, cultural, or social
activity that will employ the leisure time of the citizens in a wholesome
and constructive manner.
Sec. 2-234.
There is hereby created the North Augusta Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission which shall be an advisory body to the city council on
matters pertaining to parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities within the
city.
Sec. 2-235.
a. The parks and recreation commission shall consist of five (5) persons
appointed by the mayor and approved by city council. The director of parks
and recreation, shall serve as an ex officio member. Of the five (5) members
first appointed, two (2) shall be appointed to a term of four (4) years, two (2)
for a term of three (3) years, and one for a term of two (2) years. Thereafter, all
members shall be appointed for four-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled for
an unexpired term in the manner in which the original appointments are
required to be made.
b. All members of the commission shall be residents of the city.
Sec. 2-236.
The parks and recreation advisory commission will recommend to the
mayor and city council methods of recreation that will employ the leisure time
of the citizens of the city in a constructive and wholesome manner. The
commission will serve as an additional liaison between the citizens and city
government and as a measuring tool or instrument for determining direction
and success of programs, and will offer support for budgets and grant
procedures.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
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DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _____ DAY OF NOVEMBER
2023.
First Reading____________________
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Second Reading__________________ Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #15 Page 3 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-27
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
WHEREAS, although the City has, consistent with the general laws of this State,
conducted human resources responsibilities within the City and has City employees devoted
specifically to human resources; and
WHEREAS, the City has not previously formally established the Department of
Human Resources by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council desire to formally and officially establish the
Department of Human Resources and have said Department be included under Chapter 2 of the City
Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council for the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the
Municipal Code for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended by including the following as a
portion of said Code:
ARTICLE XIII. Department of Human Resources; Manager of Human
Resources; duties of Department and Manager.
Sec. 2-276. Establishment of Department of Human Resources; Purpose.
There shall be a Department of Human Resources. The Department shall
provide advice and technical expertise to City employees, elected officials, citizens and
others who inquire regarding matters of employment, benefits and personnel policy.
Sec. 2-277. Establishment of office and appointment of Manager.
There shall be an officer of the City known as the Manager of Human
Resources who shall be appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City
Administrator.
Sec. 2-278. Control and management of the Department.
The Manager shall be responsible for the administration and management of
the Department and shall report directly to the City Administrator in connection with
such administrative duties.
Sec. 2-279. Duties of Department of Human Resources Manager generally.
The Department under the direction of the Manager shall:
(1) Plan, implement, and administer human resources, benefits administration,
and risk management functions.
(2) Manage City wide personnel policies and procedures; advise management
staff and supervisors regarding HR practices, issues, and legal practices.
(3) Ensure the accuracy, confidentially, and security of HR records.
(4) Plan, coordinate, and manage HR department and aspects, including
compensation and classification program, orientation, employment, safety
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and risk management program, employee relations, and records
management.
(5) Ensure City wide regulatory compliance with HR laws, rules, regulations,
and reporting, both state and federal, to protect City litigation risks.
Sec. 2-280. Approval authority during times of absence of Manager.
(1) The Manager is authorized to designate a person to exercise authority of
the Human Resources Manager at times when the Manager is unavailable
as result of physical absence from the office. In order for such designation
of authority to be effective, the Human Resources Manager would need to
provide written authorization, setting forth the specific dates that the
designee would have such authority.
(2) In the event of the vacancy in the position of Human Resources Manager,
the City Administrator is authorized to designate a person to exercise the
authority of the Human Resources Director. In order for such designation
of authority to be effective, the City Administrator would need to provide
written authorization, setting forth the specific dates that the designee
would have such authority.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _____ DAY OF NOVEMBER
2023.
First Reading____________________
____________________________
Second Reading__________________ Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #16 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-28
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
WHEREAS, although the City has, consistent with the general laws of this State,
conducted information technology responsibilities within the City and has City employees devoted
specifically to information technology; and
WHEREAS, the City has not previously formally established the Department of
Information Technology by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council desire to formally and officially establish the
Department of Information Technology and have said Department be included under Chapter 2 of the
City Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council for the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the
Municipal Code for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended by including the following as a
portion of said Code:
ARTICLE XIV. Department of Information Technology; Manager of
Information Technology; duties of Department and Manager.
Sec. 2-281. Establishment of Department of Information Technology; Purpose.
There shall be a Department of Information Technology. The Department shall
provide advice and technical expertise to City employees, elected officials, citizens and
others who inquire regarding technology matters and city policy.
Sec. 2-282. Establishment of office and appointment of Manager.
There shall be an officer of the City known as the Manager of Information
Technology who shall be appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City
Administrator.
Sec. 2-283. Control and management of the Department.
The Manager shall be responsible for the administration and management of
the Department and shall report directly to the City Administrator in connection with
such administrative duties.
Sec. 2-284. Duties of Department of Information Technology Manager generally.
The Department under the direction of the Manager shall:
(1) Develop and maintain long term network operation strategy that will help
enhance and achieve long term goals for the city.
(2) Forecast yearly IT needs and coordinate with the rest of the IT staff /
employees to prepare the annual budget for the department.
(3) Protect the city’s digital assets from unauthorized access from the outside
as well as from the inside.
(4) Maintain the city’s virtual infrastructure to include servers, switches,
routers and phone equipment.
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(5) Plan for disaster recovery in case of an emergency or natural disaster.
(6) Ensure the department complies with requirements, regulations and
policies set by the city as well as outside agencies.
Sec. 2-285. Approval authority during times of absence of Manager.
(1) The Manager is authorized to designate a person to exercise authority of
the Information Technology Manager at times when the Manager is
unavailable as result of physical absence from the office. In order for such
designation of authority to be effective, the Information Technology
Manager would need to provide written authorization, setting forth the
specific dates that the designee would have such authority.
(2) In the event of the vacancy in the position of Information Technology
Manager, the City Administrator is authorized to designate a person to
exercise the authority of the Information Technology Director. In order for
such designation of authority to be effective, the City Administrator would
need to provide written authorization, setting forth the specific dates that
the designee would have such authority.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _____ DAY OF NOVEMBER
2023.
First Reading____________________
____________________________
Second Reading__________________ Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #17 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-29
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
WHEREAS, the City has, consistent with the general laws of this State, conducted
tourism activities and responsibilities within the City as part of a Department of Parks Recreation and
Tourism and has employees devoted specifically to tourism; and
WHEREAS, tourism promotion and activities have grown and evolved beyond the
City’s initial efforts and capabilities; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council desire to formally and officially establish the
Department of Tourism and have said Department be included under Chapter 2 of the City Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council for the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the
Municipal Code for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended by including the following as a
portion of said Code:
ARTICLE XV. Department of Tourism; Manager of Tourism; duties of
Department and Manager.
Sec. 2-286. Establishment of Department of Tourism; Purpose.
There shall be a Department of Tourism. The Department shall provide advice
and technical expertise to City employees, elected officials, citizens and others who
inquire regarding matters of tourism and events.
Sec. 2-287. Establishment of office and appointment of Manager.
There shall be an officer of the City known as the Manager of Tourism who
shall be appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City Administrator.
Sec. 2-288. Control and management of the Department.
The Manager shall be responsible for the administration and management of
the Department and shall report directly to the City Administrator in connection with
such administrative duties.
Sec. 2-289. Duties of Department of Tourism Manager generally.
The Department under the direction of the Manager shall:
(1) Be responsible for the promotion of locations throughout the City as a
viable, competitive, and preferred option for local and national meetings,
events, and celebrations for business and leisure.
(2) Direct the daily operations of the Tourism Department including all
tourism and event facilities; Coordinate joint use of city tourism and event
facilities with community groups.
(3) Take necessary steps to ensure the safety of citizens that utilize tourism
facilities, attend special events and take part in any activity offered by the
department and/or City.
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Sec. 2-290. Approval authority during times of absence of Manager.
(1) The Manager is authorized to designate a person to exercise authority of
the Tourism Manager at times when the Manager is unavailable as result
of physical absence from the office. In order for such designation of
authority to be effective, the Tourism Manager would need to provide
written authorization, setting forth the specific dates that the designee
would have such authority.
(2) In the event of the vacancy in the position of Tourism Manager, the City
Administrator is authorized to designate a person to exercise the authority
of the Tourism Director. In order for such designation of authority to be
effective, the City Administrator would need to provide written
authorization, setting forth the specific dates that the designee would have
such authority.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _____ DAY OF NOVEMBER
2023.
First Reading____________________
____________________________
Second Reading__________________ Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #18 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-30
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, the City has, consistent with the general laws of this State, employed an
Assistant City Administrator responsible for assisting the City Administrator in daily municipal
operations working with Mayor and City Council, administrative staff and department directors; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council desire to formally and officially establish the
office of the Assistant City Administrator to be included under Chapter 2 of the City Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council for the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the
Municipal Code for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended by including the following as a
portion of said Code:
ARTICLE XVI. Assistant City Administrator.
Sec. 2-291. Establishment of office; appointment.
There shall be an officer of the City known as the Assistant City Administrator
who shall be appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City Administrator.
Sec. 2-292. Duties of Assistant City Administrator generally.
(1) Assist the City Administrator with public relations, internal and external
communications.
(2) Provide support to the City Administrator in the development and
implementation of major programs as well as short and long-range goals.
(3) Provide management support to department/division directors as needed to
maintain cohesive City operations.
(4) Serve as a liaison on major City-wide projects and oversees
implementation of assigned projects.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _____ DAY OF NOVEMBER
2023.
First Reading____________________
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Second Reading__________________ Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #19 Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-31
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES
WHEREAS, although the City has, consistent with the general laws of this State,
conducted responsibilities pertaining to public services such as utilities, sanitation, recycling and
property maintenance within the City and has City employees devoted specifically to such public
services; and
WHEREAS, the City has not previously formally established the Department of Public
Services by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council desire to formally and officially establish the
Department of Public Services and have said Department be included under Chapter 2 of the City
Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council for the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the
Municipal Code for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended by including the following as a
portion of said Code:
ARTICLE XVII. Department of Public Services; Director of Public Services;
duties of Department and Manager.
Sec. 2-293. Establishment of Department of Public Services; Purpose.
There shall be a Department of Public Services. The Department shall provide
services and technical expertise to City employees, elected officials, citizens and others
regarding utility provision, sanitation and recycling, and public property maintenance.
Sec. 2-294. Establishment of office and appointment of Director.
There shall be an officer of the City known as the Director of Public Services
who shall be appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City Administrator.
Sec. 2-295. Control and management of the Department.
The Director shall be responsible for the administration and management of the
Department and shall report directly to the City Administrator in connection with such
administrative duties.
Sec. 2-296. Duties of Department of Public Services Director generally.
The Department under the direction of the Director shall:
(1) Plan, organize, supervise, coordinate and direct the operations, activities
and administration of several divisions to include Utilities Administration,
Water Operations, Water Production, Sanitation Services, Materials
Recovery Facility, Property Maintenance and Fleet Maintenance.
(2) Develop and implement short and long term capital project improvement
plans, budgets for construction, personnel and equipment needs; prepare
project cost estimates; obtain state and local permits; conduct pre-
construction meetings and manage projects.
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(3) Receive public service inquiries for assistance and complaints; evaluates
customer service needs; oversees response to non-emergency and
emergency inquiries.
(4) Prepare reports for City Council, City Administration, and other public
entities; attends community meetings, special events, and public service
presentations for various groups; meets with builders, developers,
engineers, news media, vendors, and others.
Sec. 2-297. Approval authority during times of absence of Director.
(1) The Director is authorized to designate a person to exercise authority of the
Public Services Director at times when the Director is unavailable as result
of physical absence from the office. In order for such designation of
authority to be effective, the Public Services Director would need to
provide written authorization, setting forth the specific dates that the
designee would have such authority.
(2) In the event of the vacancy in the position of Public Services Director, the
City Administrator is authorized to designate a person to exercise the
authority of the Public Services Director. In order for such designation of
authority to be effective, the City Administrator would need to provide
written authorization, setting forth the specific dates that the designee
would have such authority.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _____ DAY OF NOVEMBER
2023.
First Reading____________________
____________________________
Second Reading__________________ Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2023-42
TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
OF JAMES S. CLIFFORD, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATED THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2020.
WHEREAS, the Employment Contract for the City Administrator James S. Clifford
entered into on the 19th day of May, 2020 specifically provides for the amendment of said Contract
with the requirement that no amendment shall be effective unless in writing and executed with the
same formality as the original Contract; and,
WHEREAS, the existing Contract was entered into following the approval of same by
Mayor and City Council by Resolution Number. 2020-17 passed on the 18th day of May, 2020;
and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it would be appropriate and
in the best interest of the City that Section 4 entitled Residence which reads as follows: “within
the first three (3) years of Mr. Clifford’s employ he shall establish residence within the City
Limits”, be amended as follows: Mayor and Council specifically authorize Mr. Clifford to reside
outside of the City Limits during the term of his Contract.
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:
1. The amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of North Augusta
and Mr. James S. Clifford, as specified above concerning Section 4, is hereby
authorized.
2. That the Mayor is specifically authorized to execute such amendment on behalf of the
City.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _______ DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 2023.
Britton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-43
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT
FUNDS TO THE AIKEN CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPIOID MISUSE
AND DISORDER ABATEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, On February 25, 2022, the National Prescription Opiate Litigation Plaintiffs’
Executive Committee (PEC) finalized settlements totaling $26 billion with three of the nation’s top
wholesale pharmaceutical drug distributors, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson, and opioid
manufacturer Johnson & Johnson.; and
WHEREAS, The South Carolina Opioid Recovery Act, approved by Governor Henry McMaster
on May 23, 2022, established the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) and the administration,
accountability, and operation of the Fund in accordance with the terms of the In re South Carolina Opioid
Litigation settlement agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is eligible for this funding; and
WHEREAS, The City of North Augusta is partnered with The Aiken Center in their mission to
promote hopeful, healthy living and freedom from substance misuse through prevention, treatment, and
recovery; and
WHEREAS, The Aiken Center has requested North Augusta SCORF funding in the amount of
$25,000 to complement funding provided by the City of Aiken and Aiken County for the purpose of drafting
a strategic plan which would be used for further SCORF funding requests to mitigate the effects of opioid
addiction within our City.
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:
1. The Council authorizes the City Administrator to request $25,000 from the South Carolina Opioid
Recovery Fund.
2. The Council authorizes the City Administrator to disburse that $25,000 funding to the Aiken Center
for the purpose of developing an Aiken County-wide strategic plan to mitigate the impacts of opioid
use on our community.
3. The Council authorizes the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Aiken Center
and other governmental entities as required for the adoption and implementation of the strategic
plan.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _______ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023.
Britton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-44
ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FOR THE STREETS,
SANITARY SEWER, STORMWATER COLLECTION AND FIRE SUPPRESSION
SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY, ALONG WITH A
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE AND LETTER OF CREDIT,
FOR GREGORY LANDING, PHASE 3
WHEREAS, Metro Homesites, LLC developed Gregory Landing, Phase 3
according to the requirements of the North Augusta Planning Commission; and the City, and owns
the streets, utilities and easements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §5.8.4.3 of the North Augusta Development Code, the
Director of Planning and Development and the City Engineer approved the final subdivision plat
for recording on August 29, 2023 and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City that, upon approval of a final subdivision
plat, the City will, following inspection by the City's Engineering department, accept a deed of
dedication for the streets, utilities, etc. for the purpose of ownership and maintenance when said
deed is accompanied by a maintenance guarantee; and
WHEREAS, a maintenance guarantee and supporting letter of credit accompany
the deed; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made final inspection of the subject
improvements and these improvements meet City standards.
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,
do hereby accept a deed of dedication for:
ANY AND ALL of the within-described property thereby containing and encompassing
all of the streets, rights of way, sanitary sewer lines, storm water collection systems, and
related infrastructure, and appurtenances to said premises belonging or in any way incident
or appertaining, located within said property in accordance with and as shown on a plat of
Gregory Landing, Phase 3 for Metro Homesites, LLC, prepared by Southern Partners,
dated June 28, 2023, and recorded in the Office of the Edgefield County Clerk of Court in
Plat Book 2070, page 265 the within-referenced plat.
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TOGETHER WITH all fire suppression systems and components accessing, incorporating
and using the water supply system, connections and lines located within the subdivision
property, as well and the necessary ingress and egress to reach and enter the aforesaid.
Derivation: This is the same property conveyed to METRO HOMESITES, LLC by Deed
of Virginia Ann Hodson and Priscilla Bradley aka Priscella Dianna Witek, dated February
29, 2016, recorded in said RMC office in Book 1565, Page 7.
Map/Parcel No. 106-00-00-009-000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Maintenance Guarantee and letter of credit
in the amount of $160,000.00 are hereby accepted.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ________ DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 2023.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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T
#2
3
Pa
g
e
18
of
25
AT
T
A
C
H
M
E
N
T
#2
3
Pa
g
e
19
of
25
AT
T
A
C
H
M
E
N
T
#2
3
Pa
g
e
20
of
25
AT
T
A
C
H
M
E
N
T
#2
3
Pa
g
e
21
of
25
AT
T
A
C
H
M
E
N
T
#2
3
Pa
g
e
22
of
25
AT
T
A
C
H
M
E
N
T
#2
3
Pa
g
e
23
of
25
AT
T
A
C
H
M
E
N
T
#2
3
Pa
g
e
24
of
25
AT
T
A
C
H
M
E
N
T
#2
3
Pa
g
e
25
of
25