101623 Council Mtg Mins Adopted
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MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 2023
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Jenafer F. McCauley, Councilmember – Mayor Pro Tem
David B. Buck, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
Eric H. Presnell, Councilmember
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Public Hearing was streamed for public viewing online at: “City of North Augusta – Public
Information” on www.Facebook.com and “City of North Augusta Public Information” on
www.YouTube.com.
PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Consolidated Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
The Public Hearing for the Proposed Consolidated Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 began at 5:30pm.
Members present were Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Buck, Carpenter, McCauley, McGhee, Presnell,
and Toole. Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney; Lynda
Williamson, Director of Finance; Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology, and Jamie Paul, City
Clerk.
Comments were made by the following citizen:
• Kenton Makin, regarding Public Safety allocation.
Discussion from Council ensued on potential military active duty discounts for the Parks and Recreation
Activity Center.
The Public Hearing concluded at 5:38pm.
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REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of October 16, 2023 having been
duly publicized was called to order by Mayor Williams at 6:00pm and also streamed online for public
viewing at “City of North Augusta – Public Information” on www.Facebook.com and on the “City of North
Augusta Public Information” on www.YouTube.com. Per Section 30-4-80, (e) notice of the meeting by
email was sent out to the current maintained “Agenda Mailout” list consisting of news media outlets and
individuals or companies requesting notification. Notice of the meeting was also posted on the outside
doors of the Municipal Center, the main bulletin board of the Municipal Center located on the first floor,
and the City of North Augusta website.
Mayor Williams rendered the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present were Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Buck, Carpenter, McCauley, McGhee, Presnell,
and Toole.
Also, in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney; Lynda
Williamson, Director of Finance; John C. Thomas, Director of Public Safety; Ricky Jones, Manager of
Information Technology; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
ITEM 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the City Council Meeting of October 2, 2023 and Study Session of October 9, 2023, were
approved as submitted by general consent.
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 5. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2023-16 to Amend the Zoning Map of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 9.84 Acres of Land Owned by CSRA Development
Company, Aiken County Tax Parcel No. 007-15-03-002 from R-10, Medium Lot, Single-Family Residential
to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential – Second Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Carpenter, seconded by Councilmember McCauley, to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-16 to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina by
Rezoning ± 9.84 Acres of Land Owned by CSRA Development Company, Aiken County Tax Parcel No. 007-
15-03-002 from R-10, Medium Lot, Single-Family Residential to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential –
Second Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #5)
ITEM 6. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2023-17 to Change the Corporate Limits of the
City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and
Annexing ±27.48 Acres of Property Located at 244 & 246 Clearmont Drive and Owned by Pearle E.
Hewitt, Isabella Mackie, Terence A. Mackie, & Anna Margaret Edwards – Second Reading
No public comment.
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It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember Presnell, to approve Ordinance No.
2023-17 to Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting
Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ±27.48 Acres of Property Located at 244 & 246 Clearmont
Drive and Owned by Pearle E. Hewitt, Isabella Mackie, Terence A. Mackie, & Anna Margaret Edwards –
Second Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #6)
ITEM 7. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-18 to Amend the Code of Laws for the City of North
Augusta. Specifically, Section 2-101, Qualifications for City Administrator. – Second Reading
Public Comments:
Fred Ilardi, resident, commented that he does not agree that the change of the qualifications for the
Administrator position that was required at the time of hire should change, specifically the residency
requirement for the Administrator. He stated the opinion that the ordinance has been satisfactory for
over 50 years and does not need to change and that the Administrator should comply. He requested that
the Administrator answer the question why he is not complying.
Councilmember Carpenter asked the question of potentially adding in wording in for a radius outside of
the City for the Administrator to live within.
Attorney Zier explained that the Ordinance presented is the same wording that the majority of the other
municipalities use, however, the Council can change if they choose to. He clarified that the Ordinance
provides Council the ability to do whatever they feel is best for the position and prior to it did not.
Discussion ensued with Council regarding the amendment of the Code of Laws for the City of North
Augusta and the requirement of residency with the City or not.
Administrator Clifford stated that as a longtime military person retiree and now as the City Administrator
that he believes in the American democracy and is grateful to serve as the City Administrator. He added
that he is proud to be an American citizen and that the Constitution protects the public to say what they
would like to say.
It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-18 to Amend the Code of Laws for the City of North Augusta. Specifically, Section 2-
101, Qualifications for City Administrator. – First Reading. Vote: 6 – 1 with Nay from Councilmember
Toole. Approved.
(See Attachment #7)
NEW 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 – First Reading
No public comment.
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Mayor Williams explained that Items 8 through 13 all relate to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget and asked
if Council has any questions on any of Ordinances to discuss all together versus at each item.
Administrator Clifford stated that Items 8 and 9 are the approval of budget document and then the annual
tax levy for the general fund. He noted that items 10-12 are subsequent ordinances which include rate
changes for stormwater, wastewater, and water rate schedule. He pointed out item 12 is for business
licenses and is derived from the State. He commented that there is a 2Mil recommended increase under
the general fund. He clarified the majority of the increase is for the increase for the competitive wages
for Public Safety Officers, additional staff which was discussed at the Greenwood offsite retreat as well as
other minor costs associated with transportation. He added that staff is presenting a balance budget for
FY 2024 for council consideration.
It was moved by Councilmember Carpenter, seconded by Councilmember Buck, to approve 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 –
First Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #8)
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
– First Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember McGhee, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve 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 – First Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #9)
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 – First Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Presnell, seconded by Councilmember McCauley, to approve 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
– First Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #10)
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 – First Reading
No public comment.
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It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve
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 – First Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #11)
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 – First Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember McGhee, to approve 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 – First Reading. Unanimously
Approved.
(See Attachment #12)
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 – First Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember McGhee, to approve 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 – First Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #13)
ITEM 14. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-25 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus City Property at
1711 Plank Road, Parcel 006-15-06-017 – First Reading
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford reviewed the history of the property to Council and stated that staff recommends
approval.
Administrator Clifford explained the process of how the land would be sold with the guidance from the
City of Attorney.
It was moved by Councilmember Presnell, seconded by Councilmember McGhee, to approve Ordinance
No. 2023-25 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus City Property at 1711 Plank Road, Parcel 006-15-06-017 – First
Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #14)
ITEM 15. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2023-39 Directing the City of North Augusta
Planning Commission to Conduct Studies and to Recommend an Impact Fee Ordinance Pursuant to S.C.
Code §6-1-950
No public comment.
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Administrator Clifford noted that the resolution is the result from the guidance from Council at the last
study session where Planning and Development Director presented on the process.
It was moved by Councilmember Toole, seconded by Councilmember McCauley, to approve Resolution
No. 2023-39 Directing the City of North Augusta Planning Commission to Conduct Studies and to
Recommend an Impact Fee Ordinance Pursuant to S.C. Code §6-1-950. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #15)
ITEM 16. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-40 Authorizing Expenditure of Coronavirus State and
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Expenditure Request 8
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford stated that items 16 & 17 are linked. Item 16 is the approval to allocate funds from
the ARPA fund to use for the upgraded Financial Software and item 17 is the authorization to enter into
the contract with the software vendor GovSense.
Discussion ensued relative to the software and additional modules that could be added or pursue other
software for other departments specific to their needs, however, in the future.
It was moved by Councilmember Presnell, seconded by Councilmember Buck, to approve Resolution No.
2023-40 Authorizing Expenditure of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Expenditure
Request 8. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #16)
ITEM 17. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2023-41 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a
Professional Services Contract for Enterprise Resource Planning Software Services
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve Resolution
No. 2023-41 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Professional Services Contract for
Enterprise Resource Planning Software Services. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #17)
ITEM 18. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
No report.
ITEM 19. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments:
No comment.
B. Council Comments:
• Mayor Williams highlighted on the following:
o Third Thursday Downtown – October 19 from 5:00pm-8:00pm
▪ Council will be out visiting all of the merchants
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-16
TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING ± 9.84 ACRES OF LAND
OWNED BY CSRA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, AIKEN COUNTY TAX PARCEL NO.
007-15-03-002 FROM R-10, MEDIUM LOT, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO
R-7, SMALL LOT, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2007, by Ordinance 2007-22, the North Augusta City
Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code and a citywide Zoning Map which is
consistent with the City’s North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the property owner, CSRA Development Company, has requested the
property be rezoned from R-10, Medium Lot, Single-Family Residential to R-7, Small Lot, Single-
Family Residential; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a September 20, 2023
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by CSRA Development Company to amend the
Official Zoning Map of North Augusta from R-10, Medium Lot, Single-Family Residential to R-
7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential for an approximately ±9.84 acre consisting of tax parcel
007-15-03-002 and has issued their recommendation. The staff reports and the recommendation
of the Planning Commission have been provided to City Council.
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. A parcel consisting of +9.84 acres owned by CSRA Development Company, is hereby
rezoned from R-10, Medium Lot, Single-Family Residential to R-7, Small Lot, Single-
Family Residential. Said property is Aiken County tax map parcel 007-15-03-002 and
specifically identified as Exhibit “B” attached hereto.
II The Official Zoning Map for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended to reflect
this rezoning.
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.
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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 OCTOBER,
2023.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-17
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS
AND ANNEXING ± 27.48 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 244 & 246 CLEARMONT DRIVE AND OWNED BY
PEARLE E. HEWITT, ISABELLA MACKIE,
TERENCE A. MACKIE, & ANNA MARGARET EDWARDS
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 zoning classification recommended for the properties proposed for
annexation has been reviewed for consistency with the Future Land Use Classification of the
properties as specified in the Land Use Element of the North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan;
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 City Council hereby accepts the Petition for Annexation as submitted by the
Property owner.
II.The following described property shall be annexed into the City of North
Augusta:
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as “Exhibit A” titled
“Map of Properties Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta” prepared
by the City of North Augusta.
III.The zoning classification shall be R-7, Small Lot Single-Family, as shown on a map
identified as “Exhibit A” titled “Map of Properties Sought to be Annexed to the
City of North Augusta” and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
A.All the certain lot, parcel or piece of land lying and being in the County of
Aiken, State of South Carolina, and containing +19 acres, more or less as shown
on the certain plat by Chas. A. Maxwell for Garrison Greenwood and dated
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November 4, 1909 and Recorded in Misc. Book 2 at Page 269 RMC for Aiken
County.
This being the same property conveyed to Garrison Greenwood in Book 15 at
Page 237, dated January 3, 1911 and recorded March 9, 1967 for the Aiken
County Office of the RMC. The Estate of Mattie Mackie being the heir of
Garrison Greenwood.
TMS 11-13-01-023
B. All certain lot, parcel or piece of land lying and being in the County of Aiken,
State of South Carolina, and containing ±8.48 acres, more or less as shown on
a plat made for Isabella Mackie dated April 14, 2017 and recorded June 6, 2017
in Plat Book 59 at Page 996, RMC for Aiken County
This being the same property conveyed in Book 34 at Page 16 dated December
4, 1919. The Estate of Mattie Mackle being the heir to said Josephine Jeter.
TMS 011-13-01-005
IV. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
V. 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
OCTOBER, 2023.
First Reading:
Second Reading: Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 2023-18
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS FOR THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA.
SPECIFICALLY, SECTION 2-101, QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the existing Section 2-101 of the City
Code establishing qualifications for the Office of City Administrator; and,
WHEREAS, the review by Council has included reviews of Ordinances throughout the State by
cities employing either a City Administrator or City Manager; and,
WHEREAS, the current Code requires that the City Administrator, during his tenure of office shall
reside within the City; and,
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council have determined that such policy is extremely restrictive and
could prevent the City from employing and retaining the most qualified person to hold such office and
represent the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the vast majority of cities within the State have no
specific requirement requiring residency within the City although some while not requiring such residency
have a provision that would allow the City Administrator to reside outside of the City with the approval of
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the best interest of the City
to amend the City Ordinance at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council for the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof that: Section 2-101 -
Qualifications be deleted in its entirety as currently written and replaced by the following:
SECTION 2-101 – QUALIFICATIONS:
(a) The Council shall employ an administrator and fix his/her compensation. The administrator
shall be employed solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications.
He/she need not be a resident of the city or state at the time of his employment. He/she may
reside outside the city while in office only with the approval of the Council.
(b) No Councilmember or Mayor shall be employed as administrator during the term for which
he/she shall have been elected.
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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 OCTOBER, 2023.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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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.
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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
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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
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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
ATTACHMENT #11 Page 1 of 2
(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
ATTACHMENT #12 Page 1 of 3
(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.
ATTACHMENT #12 Page 2 of 3
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.”
ATTACHMENT #13 Page 1 of 3
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
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-39
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA PLANNING COMMISSION
TO CONDUCT STUDIES AND TO RECOMMEND AN IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO S.C. CODE §6-1-950
WHEREAS, The South Carolina Legislature has adopted the South Carolina Development Impact
Fee Act (hereinafter the “Act); and
WHEREAS, the Act requires the City of North Augusta to have a Comprehensive Plan that
complies with the requirement of the South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling
Act of 1994 to enact an impact fee; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta adopted a comprehensive plan by Ordinance 2017-07 and
updated on June 6, 2022 by adoption of Ordinance 2022-06 that complies with South Carolina Local
Government comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994; and
WHEREAS, The Council of the City of North Augusta is interested in studying the effect that
implementing an impact fee may have on needed improvements caused by increased development; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that the public facilities development impact fees be imposed, calculated,
and collected uniformly; and
WHEREAS, the Act requires that the City of North Augusta have a Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) in place prior to adopting an impact fee; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that the process for considering whether to adopt an impact fee
ordinance begins by enaction a resolution directing the North Augusta Planning Commission to conduct
studies and recommend an impact fee ordinance.
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:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE NORTH AUGUSTA PLANNING COMMISSION:
I. The North Augusta Planning Commission will prepare a Capital Improvement Plan to be
approved by City Council.
II. The North Augusta Planning Commission will conduct studies required for the adoption of an
impact fee ordinance for Transportation, Water, Sewer, and Storm Water.
III. The North Augusta Planning Commission will develop a proposed impact fee Transportation,
Water, Sewer, and Storm Water ordinance and present to City Council.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _________ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #15 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-40
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL
FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS – EXPENDITURE REQUEST 8
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 2021-30 authorizing receipt of the
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) allocation totaling $11,871,089.22 from the
State of South Carolina as appropriated by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-12, which obligated SLFRF funds for use
between revenue loss replacement and investment in water and sewer infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-13, which authorized Expenditure Request 1
totaling $3,965,004 for two projects; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-28, which authorized Expenditure Request 2
totaling $3,123,632 for one project; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-35, which authorized Expenditure Request 3
totaling $1,367,000 for six projects; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-53, which authorized Expenditure Request 4
totaling $1,600,000 for several projects; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2023-17, which authorized Expenditure Request 5
totaling $89,800 for one project; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2023-25, which authorized Expenditure Request 6
totaling $450,000 for a replacement tanker truck and equipment; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2023-29, which authorized the release of
encumbered funds to be placed as unencumbered in the SLFRF funds totaling $2,063,915; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2023-30, which authorized Expenditure Request 7
totaling $50,000 for Greeneway improvements; and
WHEREAS, expenditure of SLFRF funds are required to be approved by City Council via
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Department has identified a need for replacement of the Financial
Software totaling $770,000; and
WHEREAS, with this expenditure, $2,519,568 remains of available SLFRF funds for future
expenditures.
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. Expenditures of $770,000 of SLFRF funds is approved for replacement of the Financial Software.
2. The City will follow its adopted procurement ordinance as it relates to expenditure of SLFRF funds.
3. The City Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to enter into
agreements to procure the Financial Software.
4. Any monies not spent on the Financial Software will be made available in SLRF funds for future
expenditures.
ATTACHMENT #16 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 OCTOBER, 2023.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #16 Page 2 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-41
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta desires to contract with an agency to implement
an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software services for multiple departments within the
City of North Augusta complexes; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a firm to contract for
professional ERP Software services for the purposes of replacing current software services
was issued on September 8, 2023 and proposals were due by September 21, 2023; and
WHEREAS, five (5) proposals were received, reviewed and ranked by a review
committee; and
WHEREAS, after much review and consideration, GovSense has been selected to
implement the ERP Software services; and
WHEREAS, implementing ERP Software services is an acceptable expenditure of the
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) fund.
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 GovSense for implementation of the ERP Software
services.
2. The total project costs for the implementation and one-year of licenses of the ERP
Software services is for the amount not to exceed $770,000 from the SLFRF fund.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2023.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #17 Page 1 of 1