022124 Leadership Planning Retreat Mins Adopted
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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2024
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
The Leadership Planning Retreat of the City Council of the City of North Augusta having been duly
publicized, convened on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 8:30am at North Augusta Community
Center, 495 Brookside Drive, South Carolina. 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.
Members present were Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Buck, Carpenter (arrived at 8:52am),
McCauley, McGhee, Presnell, and Toole.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant City
Administrator; Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney (arrived at 8:56am); Thomas C. Zeaser, Director of
Engineering and Public Works; Junior Johnson, Director of Public Safety; James E. Sutton, Director
of Public Services; Richard L. Meyer, Director of Parks & Recreation; Karl Waldhauer, Manager of
Tourism; Thomas L. Paradise (arrived at 2:30pm), Director of Planning and Development; Lynda
Williamson, Director of Finance; Kayla Ferguson, Manager of Human Resources; Ricky L. Jones,
Manager of Information Technology; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
A member of the media was present and the public.
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Mayor Williams, welcomed City Council and Staff.
Administrator Clifford highlighted the agenda and the layout for the day. (See Attachments #1
and #2)
Items on the agenda were discussed out of order, but for the purpose of clarity will remain as
listed on the agenda.
The following Departments presented on their Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) V requests:
• Parks & Recreation (See Attachment #3)
• Tourism (See Attachment #4)
• Downtown (See Attachment #5)
• Information Technology (See Attachment #6)
• Engineering & Public Works (See Attachment #7)
• Public Services & Finance (See Attachment #8)
• Planning & Development (See Attachment #9)
• Public Safety (See Attachment #10)
• County Requests & Council Requests (See Attachment #11)
Administrator Clifford presented to Council a draft list of recommended CPST V projects. He
confirmed that the projects listed, fall in the projected CPST V allocation that Aiken County would
provide if approved which totals $48,633,586. (See Attachment #11a)
At 11:15am a break was provided for lunch and it was the consensus of the Council to have a
working lunch to continue discussion on CPST V.
Discussion ensued relative to the referendum item on the November 2024 ballot, process for
CPST V, and the amounts on the City’s projects such as the Country Club Property Park
Establishment and Improvements, Public Safety, and Parks.
Administrator Clifford clarified that the Tourism Department Update was placed on the agenda
as a holder if time allowed, however, due to the Council discussion on CPST V he suggested that
after the break and the CPST IV Spend Plan item there be further discussion on CPST V. He added
that the Tourism Department presentation can be placed on the next Study Session.
It was the consensus of the Council to return after break and discuss CPST V in detail and move
the Tourism Department presentation to the next Study Session.
At 12:34pm a break was provided and the Leadership Planning Retreat was to reconvene at
2:30pm.
Member absent after break was Councilman Presnell.
Leadership Planning Retreat Agenda
February 21, 2024 – 8:30 am
North Augusta Community Center
495 Brookside Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841
8:00am Arrival
8:30am Welcome Mayor Williams
8:40am Overview of Agenda Administrator James Clifford
9:00am
CPST V
DEPARTMENT REQUESTS:
Parks & Recreation Director Rick Meyer
Tourism Manager Karl Waldhauer
Downtown Assistant Administrator J.D.
McCauley
Information Technology Manager Ricky Jones
Engineering & Public Works Director Tom Zeaser
Public Services & Finance Director James Sutton & Director
Lynda Williamson
Planning & Development Director Tommy Paradise
Public Safety Chief Junior Johnson
County Requests Administration
Council Requests Administration
Discussion – Q&A Administration
11:30am Lunch & Break
2:30pm Georgia Ave Traffic Calming Study
Presentation
Planning & Development
3:00pm CPST IV Spend Plan Administration
3:30pm Tourism Department Update Manager Karl Waldhauer
4:00pm Final Wrap-Up (Q&A) Administration
ATTACHMENT #1 Page 1 of 1
North Augusta City Offsite
CPST V Presentation
21 February 2024
ATTACHMENT #2
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Introduction
ATTACHMENT #2
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Agenda
•CPST V Presentations
o Staff Recommendations to Council
o County requested projects
o Council requested projects
•Break for Lunch / Governor Haley
•GA Ave Traffic Calming Presentation
•CPST IV Presentation
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•Tourism Update (if time allows)
ATTACHMENT #2
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Objectives
•CPST V guidance from City Council
•CPST IV PSHQ funding guidance -> Resolution
•Update CPST IV prioritization -> Resolution
ATTACHMENT #2
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CPST V Allocations
ATTACHMENT #2
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CPST Timeline
ATTACHMENT #2
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With nearly $80 million to spend the list of possible projects include:
•$7,859,733 in water and sewer improvements at Beverly D. Clyburn Generations Park Installation of water and sewer at facility as part of additional phases and improvements
•$14 million in water system improvements with the utility service area Waterline replacement and installation, improvements to elevated water tanks and unidirectional flushing program in downtown area
•$14 million for sewer system improvements including lift stations within the utility service area Lift station upgrades and sewer system improvements
•$900,000 for vacuum truck for cleaning of stormwater infrastructure including vaults and lines
•$1.2 million for corrugated stormwater pipe replacement and improvements in Houndslake and downtown area
•$1.3 million in stormwater system improvements to existing ponds
•$3 million for improvements to Hopelands Gardens and Rye Patch including exterior walls, stormwater infrastructure, Rye Patch, Thoroughbred Hall of Fame and Museum, the gardens
•$2 million in major thoroughfare traffic signalization improvements focusing on (1) Whiskey Road, (2) Silver Bluff Road, (3) Richland Avenue and (4) Pine Log Road
•$6.3 million for fire truck/apparatus replacement. One ladder truck, two engines and one tanker
•$1.2 in body worn camera replacements for public safety officers
•$2 million in security camera system additions to additional neighborhoods and installation in city parks
•$5 million for Citizens Park improvements
•$5 million for H.O. Weeks Activities Center improvements to include new roof, new locker rooms and restrooms, workout facility, indoor climbing wall, new
HVAC system for Gym 1, hardwood floor replacement
•$850,000 for improvements to Newberry Street [Amentum] Playhouse. New roof, new HVAC system, lighting, freight elevator installation
•$5 million for improvements to Beverly D. Clyburn Generations Park including but not limited to amphitheater, tennis and pickleball courts and disc golf course
•$2.5 million for Joint City/County Fire Training Center containing burn building, tower, and classroom space
•$5.95 million for city-owned building, infrastructure and amenity improvements including rebuilding of Public Safety Station 2, paving of multiple park walking
tracks, resurfacing of Public Safety Headquarters parking lot, Public Services parking lot, Park Operations Center Parking lot, Municipal Building parking lot
•$1 million for construction of sidewalks, bicycle lanes and pedestrian intersection improvements in downtown grid area
•$600,000 for an upgraded Public Safety and citywide radio system
City of Aiken Draft List
ATTACHMENT #2
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Assistant City Administrator
ATTACHMENT #2
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Parks & Recreation Capital Projects Sales Tax 5
1. North Augusta Country Club Property Regional Park $10,000,000
A.9 Hole Executive Golf Course, Driving Range, Clubhouse $3,500,000
Private/Public partnership
B.Playground & Splash Pad $1,500,000
C.Aquatics Features $3,500,000
Private/Public partnership
D.Walking Trail, Mountain Bike Trail $1,000,000
E.Pickle Ball Courts $500,000
F. Amphitheater
ATTACHMENT #3 Page 1 of 24
Parks & Recreation Capital Projects Sales Tax 5
1. Riverview Park $11,850,000
A.Expansion, 2 new gyms 25,000 sq.ft. x $410 $10,250,000
B. New Indoor Track $250,000
C.Exercise Equipment Update $250,000
D.Painting, New Boilers, Air Handlers, Automated goal adjusters $250,000
E.Upgrade Riverview Park Pavilion $100,000
F. Upgrade Fields 1,2,3, A,B to LED Lighting $750,000
2. Creighton Park Playground $500,000
3. Summerfield Park $1,750,000
A. New Splash Pad $500,000
B.New Playground $500,000
C. 2 Mini-pitch sports turf soccer fields $500,000
D. Upgrade pavilions & restrooms, walking loop in park, security cameras, etc.$250,000
4. North Augusta Country Club Property Regional Park $10 million
TOTAL:$24,100,000
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Regional Park Playground Equipment
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Regional Park Splash Pad
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Greenville County Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENT #3 Page 5 of 24
Kroc Center Swimming Pool
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Kroc Center Swimming Pool
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Parks & Recreation Capital Projects Sales Tax 5
2. Park Improvements
A. Creighton Park:
1. New Playground $500,000
2.New parking lot
B. Summerfield Park $2,000,000
1. New Playground & Splash Pad $1,000,000
2. 2 mini-pitch sports turf soccer fields $500,000
3. Walking loop & Security cameras upgrade $500,000
C. Riverview Park $1,000,000
1. Upgrade Fields 1,2,3, A, B to LED lighting $750,000
2. Upgrade Riverview Park Pavilion $150,000
3. Add Security Cameras at Tower 1,2,3 $100,000
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Creighton Park Playground Equipment
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Sewer
Manhole
Before
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Summerfield Park * Splash Pad needs upgrade
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Summerfield Park Mini Soccer Pitch
Parks & Recreation Capital Projects Sales Tax 5
1. Riverview Park $11,850,000
A.Expansion, 2 new gyms 25,000 sq.ft. x $410 $10,250,000
B. New Indoor Track $250,000
C.Exercise Equipment Update $250,000
D.Painting, New Boilers, Air Handlers, Automated goal adjusters $250,000
E.Upgrade Riverview Park Pavilion $100,000
F. Upgrade Fields 1,2,3, A,B to LED Lighting $750,000
2. Creighton Park Playground $500,000
3. Summerfield Park $1,750,000
A. New Splash Pad $500,000
B.New Playground $500,000
C. 2 Mini-pitch sports turf soccer fields $500,000
D. Upgrade pavilions & restrooms, walking loop in park, security cameras, etc.$250,000
4. North Augusta Country Club Property Regional Park $10 million
TOTAL:$24,100,000
ATTACHMENT #3 Page 13 of 24
Riverview Park LED Lighting Upgrades
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Riverview Park Pavilion
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Greeneway Connectivity & Maintenance
3.Greeneway Connectivity & Maintenance $2,000,000
A. Connections to new neighborhoods in the City
B. Connectivity to the Country Club Property
ATTACHMENT #3 Page 16 of 24
Parks & Recreation Capital Projects Sales Tax 5
4. Riverview Park Activities Center $11,000,000
A.Expansion, 2 new gyms 25,000 sq.ft. x $410 $10,250,000
B. New Indoor Track $250,000
C. Exercise Equipment Update $250,000
D. Painting, New Boilers, Air Handlers, Automated goal adjusters $250,000
ATTACHMENT #3 Page 17 of 24
ATTACHMENT #3 Page 18 of 24
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Riverview Park Activities Center
2021 2022 2023
Activities Center Members Attendance 53,764 53,188 54,439
Activities Center Visitors Attendance 267,141 231,813 272,077
Activities Center Total Attendance 320,905 285,001 326,516
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Activities Center Track & Weight Room
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Activities Center Exercise Equipment
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Activities Center Exterior
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Parks & Recreation Capital Projects Sales Tax 5 Summary
1. North Augusta Country Club Property Regional Park 3.Greeneway Connectivity & Maintenance
A.9 Hole Executive Golf Course, Driving Range, Clubhouse A. Connections to new neighborhoods in the City
B.Playground & Splash Pad B. Connectivity to the Country Club Property
C.Aquatics Features
D.Walking Trail, Mountain Bike Trail
E.Pickle Ball Courts
F. Amphitheater
2. Park Improvements 4. Riverview Park Activities Center
A. Creighton Park: A.Expansion, 2 new gyms
1. New Playground B. New Indoor Track
2.New parking lot C. Exercise Equipment Update
B. Summerfield Park
1. New Playground & Splash Pad
2. 2 mini-pitch sports turf soccer fields
3. Walking loop & Security cameras upgrade
C. Riverview Park
1. Upgrade Fields 1,2,3, A, B to LED lighting
ATTACHMENT #3 Page 24 of 24
City Wayfinding & Signage
•The Welcome & Wayfinding signs throughout
the City have reached their life expectancy
•Replace with updated signage to aid in the
flow of traffic and pedestrians
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Trolleys
•Current trolleys in our inventory are 1994
2008 models
•Repair and non-routine maintenance have
become consistent resulting in constant
downtime
•Refresh our trolley fleet with more modern
and efficient models
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Community Center
•Constructed in 1986
•Focus on Remodeling
•Expansion of Original Intent
•Recapture the Local Audience
•Appeal to the Regional Audience
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Community Center
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Community Center
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Community Center
CPST 5
•Total Envelope of Building is 15,225 Square Feet
•Commercial Renovation Costs are currently ~$200/square foot
•30 year trends indicate renovation costs will increase 3.7%
annually pushing renovation costs to potentially ~$250/square
foot at the 5-7 year mark
•$3.8 Million for exterior & interior face-lift
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North Augusta City Offsite
CPST V Presentation
21 February 2024
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Downtown
Proposals
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Downtown Pedestrian & Traffic Safety
Downtown Greeneway Connector
Underground Utilities in Downtown
Downtown Development
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Looking back at the capital projects sales tax IV project list, there are two projects that can be
carried over into capital projects sales tax V and both can be tied into each other to basically
satisfy both projects with the costs of only one. See the projects below for reference from sales
tax IV:
IT –Access Control & Camera System Replacement
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Our Current Infrastructure
•152 cameras @ 12 locations
•Mix of connectivity (remote, city network & isolated)
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Challenges & Issues
•Cameras are outdated and no longer sold
•Hardware Reliability Issues
•Outdated Software
•Limited Support
•Requires IT Personnel
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Recommendation
My recommendation is to totally replace the camera
infrastructure with the new city standard Avigilon. We are
currently transitioning all access control and cameras to
Avigilon. Once we get the infrastructure replaced, we’ll
have continuity across all the city facilities, reliability and
great software and support. The upgrade will also allow
Public Safety to operate more efficiently as they can
watch video footage on scene without the need to involve
the IT.
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 4 of 5
Pricing
Sewer
Manhole
Before
We originally had this funded through ARPA, but unfortunately it had to be cut so that the city’s
pump station project could be funded. See below the pricing breakdown for the infrastructure
replacement.
Location Site StatusCost
Park and Ride Existing 28,968.89$
Riverview Park / Activities Center Existing 96,324.17$
Water Treatment Plant Existing 76,678.02$
Municipal Center Existing 56,510.40$
Operations Facility Existing 26,551.94$
Bergen Rd - Greeneway Existing 10,445.04$
Martintown Rd - Greeneway Existing 10,463.66$
Pisgah Rd - Greeneway Existing 9,717.09$
Municipal Center Parking Lot / Parking DeckExisting 65,052.84$
Station 2 Access Control Existing 6,204.73$
Community Center Complete New Install 63,767.17$
Summerfield Park Existing 24,382.78$
Total 475,066.73$
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 5 of 5
Engineering & Public Works
Proposals
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Road Resurfacing
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Road Resurfacing
•The City has long maintained a goal to resurface all roads at least once every 15-20 years.
•The City has approximately 150 miles of roads in its inventory.
•It is anticipated that up to 15 additional miles will be added over the term of CPST 5.
•To achieve the goal for this program,at least 8 miles of roads must be resurfaced per year
at an average annual cost of $2,283,250.
•SCDOT resurfaces on average,approximately 2 miles per year in NA
•The only funding source currently dedicated towards this program is the City’s annual “C-
Fund”allocation of approximately $435,000/year,resulting in an average annual “deficit”
of $1,278,238.
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 3 of 33
Road ResurfacingATTACHMENT #7 Page 4 of 33
Road Resurfacing
$4,595
$4,273
$2,021
$2,713
$3,212
$2,630
$2,671
$2,943
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
$5,000
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033
$ Per Mile
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Road Resurfacing
$62,000
$133,000
$365,193
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033
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Total $ Available for Pavement Maintenance
SIF CPST C Fund Gen Fund Cost Per Mile
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Road Resurfacing
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
$2,000,000
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Pavement Maintenance Spending vs. Goal
C-FUND DEFICIT GOAL
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 7 of 33
Road Resurfacing
CPST V Recommendation:
$9,000,000 to resurface 6 miles of road per year (42 miles)
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Bolin Road
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Bolin Road
Assessment:
•Martintown Rd to Mountside Drive
•Constructed in phases, late 1970’s & early 1980’s
•Sand-clay base –does not meet current minimum standards for “local” street
•Operating as a “collector”
•Current PCI = 28
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 10 of 33
Bolin RoadATTACHMENT #7 Page 11 of 33
CPST V Recommendation:
$630,000 to perform structural reconstruction
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Road Reconstruction
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Road Reconstruction
Several streets in North Augusta do not meet current design standards.These substandard streets are
characterized by lack of curb and gutter and open drainage systems (ditches).
•These conditions require intensive maintenance efforts.
•Uncontrolled storm water from these roads often results in private property damage.
•The open ditches prevalent along these roadways present a hazard to pedestrians &motorists.
•They are unsightly.
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Road Reconstruction
TYPICAL
SUBSTANDARD
STREET WITH NO
CURB & GUTTER
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Road Reconstruction
TYPICAL SUBSTANDARD
STREET WITH OPEN
DITCHES
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Road Reconstruction
THESE CONDITIONS REQUIRE
INTENSIVE MAINTENANCE
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Road Reconstruction
THE OPEN DITCHES PREVALENT ALONG THESE ROADWAYS PRESENT
A HAZARD TO MOTORISTS AND PEDESTRIANS…
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Road Reconstruction
AND ARE
UNSIGHTLY
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 19 of 33
Road Reconstruction
Before After
Lake Avenue
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Road Reconstruction
Before
After
Woodlawn Avenue
After
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 21 of 33
Road Reconstruction
Before After
Woodlawn Avenue
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Road Reconstruction
Before
Bluff Avenue
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Road Reconstruction
After
Bluff Avenue
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 24 of 33
Road Reconstruction
Before
Bluff Avenue
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Road Reconstruction
After
Bluff Avenue
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Road Reconstruction
CPST I (2005)0.85 MI $906,212 $1,066,132/MI
CPST IV (2023)0.5 MI $2,000,000 $5,000,000/MI
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 27 of 33
Road Reconstruction
ROAD
NAME FROM TO LENGTH [MI]
PROJECT
COST
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS Jersey Ave Lake Ave 0.58 $2,888,258
ALTA VISTA AVE Pershing Dr Bluff Ave 0.27 $1,373,106
RIDGECREST AVE Summerhill Rd Martintown Rd 0.36 $1,799,242
E PINE GROVE AVE Georgia Ave Brookside Dr 0.17 $861,742
TOTAL 1.38 $6,922,348
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 28 of 33
Road Reconstruction
CPST V Recommendation:
$7,000,000 to reconstruct 1.38 miles of road
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 29 of 33
Storm Drainage
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Storm Drainage
Project Cost Estimate
Greeneway Culvert at Cypress $800,000
Paved Ditch Between Fairway & Crestview $150,000
Pipe Ditch Between Leyland Place and Chanticleer $100,000
Pinehurst Drainage Improvements $200,000
Austin Graybill Detention Pond Upgrade $300,000
Greeneway Culverts Rehabilitation $1,600,000
TOTAL $3,150,000
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 31 of 33
Storm Drainage
CPST V Recommendation:
$3,150,000 to fund storm drainage improvements
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 32 of 33
Questions/Comments?
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 33 of 33
Public Services & Finance
Proposals
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 9
Utility Infrastructure Improvements
•Water Distribution
o Pipe System
o Automated Meter Reading
•Water Production
o Chemical Process Control
o Distribution Components
•Wastewater Collection
o Pipe System & Lift Stations
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 9
Water Distribution System Improvements
Corrosion
Restricted Water Flow
•Pipe Network
•59 –74 Years in Service
•Useful Life Leaks
Discolored Water
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 3 of 9
•Corrosion Resistant Materials
•Improved Water Flow
•Improved Water Quality
•Reduces Water Leaks
Water Distribution System Improvements
Benefits & Cost
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 4 of 9
Water Treatment & Production Improvements
•Water Distribution Pumps
•Electrical & Process Controls
High Service Pumps Powerhouse Pump Station Automated Controls
Description Probable Cost ($)
Water Treatment & Production Improvements $ 806,000
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 5 of 9
•Pipe & Manhole Rehabilitation
•Lift Station Upgrades
Wastewater Collection System Improvements
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 6 of 9
•Improves Efficiency
•Renews Aged Components
•Reduces Emergency Repairs
Wastewater Collection System Improvements
Benefits & Cost
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 7 of 9
Finance Proposal
Automated Meter Reading (AMR)
•Improves Current Staffing Demands
•Reduces Meter Read Times
•Minimizes Meter Read Errors
•Increases Fuel & Vehicle Savings
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 8 of 9
Public Services & Finance Proposal Cost
Description Probable Cost ($)
AMR Meters $ 2,976,235
Wastewater Collection System $ 2,323,000
Water Distribution System $ 1,758,490
Water Treatment & Production $ 806,000
Total Probable Cost $ 7,863,725
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 9 of 9
Planning & Development
Proposals
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 4
Martintown/Old Plantation Connector
Provide a new connection from Old Plantation Road to Knobcone
Avenue and convert Old Plantation Road from full access to a right-in /
right-out.
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 2 of 4
Action Items
1) Recommended by Martintown Road Corridor Study
2) Approximately 600 Linier Feet of Right-of-Way Acquisition of
portions of 1104 & 1080 Martintown Road
3) 4th Leg of Traffic Signal at Martintown and Knobcone Installed
4) Old Plantation at Martintown Becomes Right-in/Right-out
Estimated Cost $2.5 million Excluding Right-of-Way Acquisition
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 3 of 4
Georgia Avenue Traffic Calming
Project Includes:
1) Traffic calming
2) Accommodation for improved on street parking
3) Opportunities for landscaped medians,
4) Improved pedestrian and multi-modal access along and across
Georgia Avenue, and
5) Other strategies.
Estimated Cost $2,510,000
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 4 of 4
Public Safety
Proposals
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 36
Public Safety Needs
•Replace 1981 Ladder 1 $2,130,000
•Refurbish Station 2 $2,000,000
•Station 4 and Engine $8,000,000
•Replace 2005 Engine 2 $1,100,000
•Replace 2008 Ladder 2 $2,430,000
•Replace 1998 Truck 6 $ 110,000
•CID equipment $ 116,000
•Special Rescue Vehicles $ 150,000
•Armored vehicle $ 450,000
•New Motorola Radios $1,500,000
•Training Center Study $1,000,000
•Total $18,986,000
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 2 of 36
Replacement
Ladder/Aerial
•This truck is needed to replace the 1981 Ladder.
•The replacement Aerial truck would need to be a single axle Ladder with a stick
tip instead of a platform tip.
•Ladder 2 is a platform tip.
•The replacement Aerial truck would also qualify as a quint with its own pump
and a 300 gallon tank.
•The replacement Aerial truck would have a smaller wheel base and would have
the ability to maneuver into tighter spaces.
•The replacement apparatus would be better suited for Riverside Village and
Hammonds Ferry due to the tight constraints placed on it.
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 3 of 36
2 Types of Aerials
Aerial Ladder Platform Tip Aerial Ladder Stick Tip
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 4 of 36
Cost for Replacement Aerial Truck
•Replacement Aerial Truck
•Applied for a FEMA grant in 2023 at a cost of $1,800,000
•Applying for the grant again in 2024 at a cost of $2,000,000
•Emission changes caused a tremendous increase in year over year price
•Loose equipment would be less (Doesn’t need new Air Packs due to replacing Ladder 1
and those are up to date air packs that can be moved to this truck.
•Projected 2030 Price –$2,130,000
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 5 of 36
Refurbish Public Safety Station 2
501 W. Five Notch Rd. $2,000,000
•Station 2 was opened in 1989
•Equipped with a training room and indoor shooting range
in addition to the necessary Fire Station requirements
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 6 of 36
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Public Safety Station 4
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 9 of 36
Why is it needed?
•Insurance Services Office (ISO) sets the classification for Communities
•The rating breakdown is 50% Fire Department, 40% Water Supply, 10% 911
Center
•These ratings are used to determine the insurance rates paid by property
owners
•The better the rating/classification, the lower the insurance rate for
property owners
•ISO uses a distribution model of engines/stations or NFPA-1710 as a factor
into the equation of the need for fire station locations
•National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) establishes standards on the
response times of Fire Station Engines, Ladder Trucks, & Personnel for
coverage
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Why is it needed?
•Insurance Services Office (ISO) distribution model suggests that an
engine/station should be located no further than 1.5 miles from a
property for optimum service
•ISO distribution model also suggests that a Truck Company should be
located no further than 2.5 miles from a property for optimum
service
•NFPA 1710 says the first due engine company should be able to
respond to a fire call within 5:20 of dispatch.
•This time includes dress out time.
•After factoring in dress out and travel time, it is approximately the same as
the ISO 1.5 mile requirement.
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Current Coverage with 3 Stations
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A closer look of Martintown Rd and I-20
Current Coverage
•Areas greater than 2.5 miles
from a Fire Station
•Plantation Road
•Savannah Barony
•Bergen Rd West
•Oak Creek
•Gregory Landing
•High Occupancy Locations –River
Falls(The Parker), Allen Court, The
Hive
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A closer look of Martintown Rd and I-20
Current Coverage
•Areas greater than 1.5 miles from a
Fire Station
•Knobcone Ave
•Bolin Rd.
•Pisgah Rd.
•Coulter Dr.
•Curtis Dr.
•Courtney Dr.
•High Occupancy Areas –Palmetto
Circle Apartments(Formerly Willow
Wick), North Augusta High School,
Paul Knox Middle School, Brighton
Place Apartments
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Comparison
Current Coverage Fire Station on Martintown Rd at
Knobcone Ave.
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What will the new station look like?
Same design as Station 1 and Station 3
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Apparatus
•1 Engine –New purchase
•Can’t use Engine 4 because a reserve apparatus is needed for
ISO purposes
•It is necessary to have a reserve Engine in place anytime one is
down for routine maintenance or repair
•Ladder 2 would move to this location
from Station 1
•Replacement Ladder would need to be
purchased
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Land Cost
•Land –Needs to be a minimum of 2.5 acres
•Fire Engines need large areas for turning
•NFPA recommends a drive thru for Fire Stations
•Space for required drainage ponds and basins
•Parking for employees and other uses
•Optimum Plan –Acquire land for the station when/if Old Plantation
Rd is reworked to meet Knobcone Avenue
•Alternative –Purchase land from developer -$50,000 to $100,000 an
acre
•$125,000 to $250,000
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How Does Our Fire Coverage Compare to
Aiken?
•Aiken is 21.58 square miles
•North Augusta is 21.84 square miles
•Aiken has 6 stations in service and are in the planning stage for
Station 7 near Citizens Park
•We are a larger city providing less coverage
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Station Cost
•We began construction of Station 3 in 2014 and open in May of 2015
the Total cost for construction and FFE $2 million
•We began construction of Station 1 in 2021 and open in October of
2022 the total cost for construction and FFE was $4 million plus the
property cost in 2019. It was $277,405.48 for the purchase of 2.83
acres.
•In seven years the cost of the construction and FFE increased $2
million dollars.
•Estimated 2030 cost for Station 4 = $6.5 million
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Apparatus Cost
•New Engine
•Engine 1 was purchased for $500,000 in 2019
•Cost is increasing with inflation and new emissions controls
•$850,000 is an approximate cost for truck today
•This cost for the engine is estimated to be $1,000,000 in 2030
•$100,000 for loose equipment(Air Packs, Hose, nozzles, fans, portable
lighting, etc.)
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Cost Summarization
•Land Acquisition $ 400,000
•Station Cost $ 6,500,000
•Apparatus Cost $ 1,100,000
•Total Cost $8,000,000
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Apparatus Replacement Schedule
•Currently use a 1989 Engine as a 1st out
Apparatus anytime an engine is down for
maintenance.
•Optimum Replacement is 15 years for Engines
and 20 years for Aerials (Technology, Safety,
and Firefighting Advancements)
•Augusta is 15 and 18(if they make it)
•Aiken is 15 and 20
•Increase dependability and decrease
maintenance
•Used ARPA funds to replace a 1992 Service
Truck and a 1998 Tanker
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Replace Engine 2
•Purchased in 2005
•Cost Estimate $1,100,000
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Replace Ladder 2
•Purchased in 2008
•100 foot Aerial platform/Quint
•Cost Estimate $2,430,000
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Replace Truck 6
•Purchased in 1998
•Purchase Flatbed Truck
•Reuse Current Skid System
•Cost Estimate $110,000
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Current Water Rescue
•1998 Duracraft flat bottom
•Limited carrying capacity
•Difficulty in loading
rescued/recovered individuals
from the water
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Current Water Rescue
•2007 17’ Pioneer
•Donated to Public Safety by SC
DNR
•Limited to deeper water access
•Difficulty in loading
rescued/recovered individuals
from the water
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Water Rescue
•Carolina Skiff 2590 DLX EW
•$70,000
•Customized for water rescues
and extractions
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All Terrain Vehicles
•Two 4-wheelers were assigned to
Public Safety in 2005 from Aiken
County as a part of Homeland
Security –Not owned by the City
•One 4-wheeler (2007) was donated
to Public Safety by contractors
during the construction of I-520.
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Utility Terrain Vehicle
•John Deere Gator was assigned
to Public Safety in 2005 from
Aiken County as a part of
Homeland Security –Not owned
by the City
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Utility Terrain Vehicle
•Polaris Ranger
•$40,000
•Increased passenger capacity for
general and/or medical
transporting
•Usage: Greeneway, special
events, off road search and
rescue
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Armored Rescue Vehicle
•2008 MRAP from the 1033
Military Surplus Program
•Owned by the Federal
Government and subject to
being returned upon request
•Only cost incurred is for program
membership and maintenance
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Bearcat
•G3 Armored Rescue Vehicle
•$450,000
•Increased versatility
•Owned by the City
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Mobile Radios
•Purchased in 2022 at
approximately $1,000,000
•Replacement should occur
in no more than 10 years
•10 Year Warranty
•Approximate replacement
cost of $1,500,000
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Training Center
Burn Building, Driving Track, Rifle Range
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Aiken County Requests
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Agenda
•All three projects would be jointly funded (North Augusta –Aiken County)
•Nancy Carson Library
•North Augusta entrance beautification (From Aiken-Augusta Highway &
Martintown Road)
•County Fire Training Facility
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County Fire Training Center
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County Fire Training Center
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County Fire Training Center
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City Council Requests
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•Sidewalks
•Curb & Gutter
•Street improvements
Hamburg-Carrsville African American Heritage District
neighborhood improvements
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North Augusta CPST V Projects (First Draft)
2,000,000 Country Club Property Park Establishment and Improvements
1,500,000 Riverview Park Activities Center Improvements & outdoor park area improvements
500,000 Creighton Park Improvements
750,000 Summerfield Park Improvements
500,000 Greeneway improvements and connectivity
150,000 Trolley Replacement
1,000,000 Community Center redesign and upgrades
750,000 Downtown Greeneway Connector
750,000 Downtown utilities undergrounding projects
2,000,000 Downtown Development
3,000,000 Downtown pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety improvements
575,000 Camera System and associated IT upgrades
200,000 Safety and security improvements for the Municipal Building
3,500,000 Road Resurfacing
3,500,000 Road Reconstruction
1,500,000 Stormwater System Improvements
2,976,235 Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system
500,000 wastewater infrastructure improvements
500,000 water treatment and distribution improvements
3,000,000 Intersection Improvements – Connecting old plantation road to Knobcone Avenue
5,470,000 Fire Truck/apparatus replacements. Two ladder trucks, one engine, one support truck
1,500,000 Fire Station 2 Upgrades
7,500,000 Design, development, and construction of Fire Station 4 and related fire truck/apparatus
1,250,000 Replacement handheld, vehicle, and dispatch radio equipment
2,000,000 Public Safety Training Center
250,000 Nancy Carson Library improvements
500,000 Martintown Road / Rt 1 beautification
500,000 Carrsville Historic Area improvements
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PRESENTATION
Georgia Avenue
Traffic Calming
and Pedestrian
Access Study
Recommendations
February 21, 2024
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Presentation
Overview
Project Purpose
Existing Conditions
Strategies
Recommendations
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Project
Purpose
Develop a long-term vision and strategy
for Georgia Avenue to function as North
Augusta’s vibrant, pedestrian-oriented
“main street”
-City of North Augusta 2021 Comprehensive Plan
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Project
Goals
Identify and recommend specific
improvements along Georgia Avenue
related to pedestrian, bicycle, and other
alternative transportation methods
Ranking of projects based on cost, effort,
impact, and feasibility
Identification of alternate funding sources
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Georgia Avenue
(US 25)
Existing Traffic
Control
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Avg = 30 MPH
85th % = 36 MPH
Georgia Avenue
(US 25)
Speed Data
(8/23-8/24 2022)
Avg = 26 MPH
85th % = 33 MPH
Avg = 26 MPH
85th % = 32 MPH
Avg = 28 MPH
85th % = 33 MPH
Avg = 30 MPH
85th % = 37 MPH
Avg = 38 MPH
85th % = 43 MPH
Posted Speed Limit
= 30 MPH
from S of Center St to N of W
Forest Ave
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25,000
22,250
20,250
18,000
17,750
18,250
Georgia Avenue
Weekday Average
Daily Traffic
(August 2022)
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42,750
38,000
34,500
30,750
30,250
31,250
Georgia Avenue
Estimated Future
Traffic Year 2033
Based on 5% Annual
Growth
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Crash and Safety
Analysis
(2016 –2021)
•Average of 50 crashes per year
•Severity:
•75% of crashes were
property damage only
•25% involved an injury
•No fatal crashes
•Bicycle/Pedestrian Crashes
•1 Bicycle (Injury) crash in
2018 at intersection of
Carolina Ave
•1 Pedestrian (Injury)
crash in 2019 at
intersection of Buena
Vista Ave
•1 Pedestrian (Injury)
crash in 2021 at
intersection of Martintown
Road
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Crash and Safety
Analysis
(2016 –2021)•Crash Hot Spots:
•W Buena Vista Ave
•Block of Pine Grove Ave to
Spring Grove Ave
•Carolina Ave/Jackson Ave
•Martintown Rd
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2022 Existing
Peak Hour Traffic
Operations
AM = LOS A
PM = LOS A
AM = LOS A
PM = LOS D
AM = LOS C
PM = LOS C
AM = LOS A
PM = LOS B
AM = LOS A
PM = LOS A
AM = LOS B
PM = LOS B
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Property/Business
Owners Workshop
October 2022
•Concerns regarding on-street
parking
•Angled parking difficult to back
out into oncoming traffic
•Potential reduction of parking
based on project
recommendations
•Delivery trucks occupying on-
street parking
•Desire for improved pedestrian
crossings and streetscapes
•Perceived speeding issues
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Public
Engagement
Workshop
November 2022
•Concerns regarding traffic and congestion
•Perceived speeding issues
•Improved walkability and more distinct crosswalks
•Explore opportunity to shift traffic to West Avenue
•Streetscape and beautification improvements
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Road Diet
Feasibility
•In preliminary discussions with City staff and the public, there was
interest in exploring the feasibility of a Road Diet along Georgia Avenue
•FHWA guidance indicates that a road diet is typically implemented on a
roadway with a current and future average daily traffic of 25,000 or less
•Based on estimated future daily traffic increasing over 25,000 in the
next few years, a road diet was not considered to be a viable long-term
option for Georgia Avenue
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Gateway Signage
Traffic
Calming
Strategies
Source: North Augusta Wayfinding Plan –KMA Design
Source: North Augusta Wayfinding Plan –KMA Design
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Landscaped Medians
Traffic
Calming
Strategies
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Intersection Improvements
Pedestrian
Safety
Strategies
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Improved Mid-Block Crossings
Pedestrian
Safety
Strategies
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Recommendations
Pine Grove Ave
to Spring Grove
Ave
$1,190,000
Narrow Travel Lanes to 11’
Convert to Parallel Parking
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Recommendations
Buena Vista Ave
to Pine Grove Ave
$260,000
Install TWLTL to Pine Grove
Ave
Narrow Travel Lanes to 11’
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Recommendations
RRFB Crossing
with In-Road Lights
In-Road Warning
Lights
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Recommendations
Spring Grove Ave
to Jackson Ave
$470,000
Install TWLTL to Spring Grove Ave
Narrow Travel Lanes to 11’
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Recommendations
Georgia Ave at
Carolina
Ave/Jackson Ave
$280,000
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Recommendations
Center Street to
Buena Vista Ave
$310,000
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Traffic
Calming
Strategies
Other Considerations:
•Painted median striping north of
Carolina Avenue
•Improved alleyways for rear access
and circulation
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Potential
Funding
Sources
•SCDOT Transportation Alternatives
Program (TAP)
•SCDOT “C” Program/Aiken Co. (CTC)
•USDOT Safe Streets for All (SS4A)
Grants
•ARTS MPO Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
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Next Steps
•Continued coordination with City
staff and leadership
•Additional analysis at Georgia
Avenue/Carolina Avenue?
•Finalizing report and concepts
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Thank you!
Joe Robertson, P.E., PTOE, RSP2IKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Joseph.Robertson@kimley-horn.com
803-403-8557
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North Augusta City Offsite
CPST IV Presentation
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CPST IV Revenue
•Administration previously briefed $27M as recommended spending cap
•Updated CPST revenue projections are on target to meet $30.7M
Bottom Line: Ability to fund additional projects beyond PSHQ and Bluff Ave
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CPST IV Project List
PROJECTS BUDGET
Headquarters Development $11,100,000 CPST IV
Software and Technology Upgrades $575,000 ARPA
Gateways & Wayfindings Enhancement $1,250,000 CPST V
Activities Center Improvements $700,000 CPST V
Creighton Park Improvements $1,500,000 CPST V
Community Center Upgrades $150,000 CPST V
Greeneway Maintenance & Connectivity $650,000 CPST I
Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements $1,500,000 ARPA & CPST V
Downtown Greeneway Connector $900,000 CPST IV (Recommended)
Street Resurfacing $1,450,000 CPST V
Road Reconstruction $3,000,000 CPST V
Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements $3,500,000 ARPA
Municipal Building Safety & Security
Improvements
$425,000 CPST V
Finance Department Lobby Improvements $100,000 General Fund
Downtown Traffic Safety Improvements $300,000 CPST IV (Recommended)
Georgia Avenue Undergrounding Utilities $700,000 CPST V
Martintown Rd @ US1 Interchange $2,000,000 CPST V
New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam $500,000 DOE Settlement Fund
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Public Safety HQ
•Good news –on time and on budget!
•Revised fully operational date is Masters Week 2025
•Opportunity to add key items value engineered out:
1.Security fencing
2.Full furniture package
3.CID lab equipment
4.IT hardware/software
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•Add $675,000 to Public Safety Headquarters
•Re-prioritize CPST IV to reflect:
1.PSHQ
2.Bluff Avenue Road Reconstruction (aka Bluff Avenue Connector)
3.Downtown pedestrian and vehicular safety improvements (implementation)
4.Downtown Greeneway Connector (professional study / implementation)
Recommendations
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Council Guidance
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