050624 Council Mtg Discussion Items with Attachments
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
MAY 6, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The documentation provided herewith consists of advance draft materials for review by Mayor
and City Council. Such documents may be revised prior to the actual Council meeting before any
formal consideration of same by Mayor and City Council. Said documents may also be revised by
way of a proper amendment made at the Council meeting. These documents are informational
only and not intended to represent the final decision of the Council.
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Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: May 3, 2024
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of May 6, 2024
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. RECOGNITION: Garden Club Presentation
Carolyn Dickson, President of the North Augusta Council of Garden Clubs, will be doing a presentation
for the Garden Club.
ITEM 6. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week, May 5 – May 11, 2024
b. National Travel and Tourism Week, May 19 – May 25, 2024
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamations.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 6a & 6b for a copy of the proclamations.
ITEM 7. PERSONNEL: Employee of the Quarter – January, February, and March 2024 – Brian Maleck
Mayor Williams will recognize the employee of the quarter.
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ITEM 8. YOUTH APPRECIATION: Recognition of North Augusta High School Participants – Sponsored
by the Optimist Club of North Augusta
The City of North Augusta, in conjunction with the North Augusta Optimist Club, sponsor Youth
Appreciation Day. This program offers selected North Augusta High School senior students the
opportunity to be recognized as honorary members of the North Augusta City Council and Leadership
Team to learn more about city government. The morning begins with a welcome from Mayor Williams
and a tour of many of the City's operational facilities.
The students will return at 5:45 p.m. along with their families to the Municipal Center to participate in the
evening's regular City Council meeting. During the meeting, students will be seated with their
counterparts on the dais and on the front rows. Mayor Williams will recognize the participants and make
a special presentation.
Position City Official Honorary Member
Mayor Briton S. Williams Pepper Sauceda-Hamilton
Councilmember David B. Buck Dasani Bell
Councilmember Pat C. Carpenter Taylor Hall
Councilmember Jenafer F.
McCauley
Lady Sheridan Town
Councilmember David W. McGhee Christopher “CJ” Chavous
Councilmember Eric H. Presnell Maria Williams
Councilmember Kevin W. Toole Kendall Risher
City Administrator James S. Clifford Jacqueline Umana
Assistant City Administrator J.D. McCauley Christian Cooper
City Attorney Kelly F. Zier DJ Bookard
Director of Finance Lynda R. Williams Yaniel Rameriz
Director of Parks & Recreation Richard L. Meyer Cameron Jackson
Manager of Tourism Karl Waldhauer Sophia Lindale
Director of Public Safety Junior Johnson Sincir Cooper
Director of Engineering & Public Works Thomas C. Zeaser Derek Bell Jr. (DJ)
Director of Planning and Development Thomas L. Paradise Isaiah Weathersbee
Director of Public Services James E. Sutton Emma Brown
Manager of Human Resources Kayla Ferguson Amiyah Slade
Manager of Information Technologies Ricky Jones Jalil Sweat
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9. PARKS & RECREATION: Receipt of Information – Parks Master Plan
Parks & Recreation Director Meyer will highlight on the Parks Master Plan, this item is for receipt of
information.
The Parks Master Plan may be downloaded through the following link:
2024 North Augusta Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update
ITEM 10. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2022-43 A Resolution Authorizing Funding for Removal of
City Bald Cypress Trees Through the Use of Fiscal Year 2022 Funds – Remove from Table
A resolution had been prepared for Council’s consideration to Authorizing Funding for Removal of City
Bald Cypress Trees Through the Use of Fiscal Year 2022 Funds.
This resolution was tabled at the September 19, 2022 regular City Council meeting. A motion to remove
the item from the table is required before Council can consider the ordinance.
Please see ATTACHMENT #10 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 11. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-16 A Resolution Authorizing Funding for Removal of
City Bald Cypress Trees Through the Use of Fiscal Year 2024 Funds
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing Funding for Removal
of City Bald Cypress Trees Through the Use of Fiscal Year 2024 Funds.
Please see ATTACHMENT #11 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 12. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-17 A Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Expenditure Request 12
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing Expenditure of
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Expenditure Request 1.
Please see ATTACHMENT #12 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 13. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2024-18 Authorizing Funding for the Beautification Foundation
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing Funding for the
Beautification Foundation.
Please see ATTACHMENT #13 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
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ITEM 14. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2024-19 Authorizing Funding for the Public Safety Foundation
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing Funding for the Public
Safety Foundation.
Please see ATTACHMENT #14 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 15. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2024-20 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the
Streets, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated
Easements and Rights of Way, Along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, or Butler Pond
Townhomes
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Accepting a Deed of Dedication for
the Streets, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated
Easements and Rights of Way, Along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, or Butler Pond
Townhomes.
Please see ATTACHMENT #15 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 16. ENGINEERING: Resolution No. 2024-21 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a
Contract with John M. Bailey & Associates, P.C. to Perform Land Surveying Services
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the City of North
Augusta to Enter into a Contract with John M. Bailey & Associates, P.C. to Perform Land Surveying Services.
Please see ATTACHMENT #16 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 17. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2024-22 Authorizing Multiple Expenditures from Fund 36
Ancillary to the Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station Project
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing Multiple Expenditures
from Fund 36 Ancillary to the Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station Project.
Please see ATTACHMENT #17 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 18. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2024-23 Authorizing a Purchasing Agreement with Joe
Johnson Equipment to Purchase 2024 International Boom Truck
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing a Purchasing
Agreement with Joe Johnson Equipment to Purchase 2024 International Boom Truck.
Please see ATTACHMENT #18 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
PROCLAMATION
55TH ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
May 5 – May 11, 2024
WHEREAS, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local
government exists throughout the world, and
WHEREAS, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants who serves
as the information center on functions of local government and community, and
WHEREAS, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the
citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels, and
WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and
impartiality, rendering equal service to all, and
WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs
of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars,
workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and international professional
organizations.
WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Professional
Municipal Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, hereby recognize the
week of May 5 through May 11, 2024 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and further extend
appreciation to the City of North Augusta’s professional municipal Clerk, Jamie Paul and to all
professional municipal clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the
communities they represent.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina, to be affixed sixth day of May, 2024.
______________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #6a Page 1 of 1
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the travel industry fuels every industry and will continue to be an essential part of North
Augusta, South Carolina’s economy, development and workforce, and
WHEREAS travel is an economic powerhouse for every state and destination across the country, with an
economic output of $2.8 trillion, supporting 15 million American jobs, and
WHEREAS, travel spending supports vibrant and safe communities in South Carolina and across the
United States by generating $89 billion in state and local tax revenue in 2023 to support essential services,
such as education, emergency response, public safety and more, and
WHEREAS, travel enables success for all industries—including manufacturing, agriculture, defense,
healthcare and more—by driving sales growth, innovation, education and operations that power our
economy, our nation and North Augusta, South Carolina forward; and
WHEREAS, America’s travel industry cannot be globally competitive without maximizing growth in
leisure, business, and international inbound travelers; increasing travel to and within the United States
drives our economy to a more prosperous future and connects America; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses account for more than 60% of leisure and hospitality employment, and
WHEREAS, travel is an essential industry, and we must continue to communicate that growing travel leads
to economic growth, benefits businesses and fosters mutual understanding, and connects the nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, do hereby
proclaim May 19-25, 2024 as
National Travel and Tourism Week
and urge the citizens of North Augusta to join me in recognizing the essential role this industry plays in
South Carolina.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina, to be affixed this 6th day of May, 2024.
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Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #6b Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-43
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR REMOVAL OF CITY
BALD CYPRESS TREES THROUGH THE USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2022 FUNDS
WHEREAS, The City is in receipt of formal and informal citizen complaints about
bald cypress tree root invasions into their yards, causing concerns about potential structural
damage to structures on their property in the Hammond’s Ferry neighborhood.
WHEREAS, City staff conducted on-site assessments of trees and their growth
patterns, and witnessed the problems described by the residents.
WHEREAS, City personnel recommend the removal of up to 54 trees in the
Hammond’s Ferry neighborhood to preclude damage to citizen property.
WHEREAS, the City would enter into a contract service for the removal of up to 54
trees.
WHEREAS, the City will negotiate with the developer to determine which party is
responsible for the replacement of the removed trees, and with which type of tree.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
that:
1. The City Administrator is hereby directed to take all steps necessary to implement a
plan for the immediate removal of up to 54 trees in the Hammond’s Ferry
neighborhood.
2. The City’s plan will remove trees in front of residences only with the homeowner’s
consent.
3. Expenditures not to exceed $20,000 of Fiscal Year 2022 General Funds from the
Administration Contingency Fund are approved for the purpose of removing trees
from City property in the Hammond’s Ferry District.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _______ DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2022.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-16
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR REMOVAL OF CITY
BALD CYPRESS TREES
WHEREAS, The City is in receipt of formal citizen complaints about bald cypress tree root
invasions into their yards, causing concerns about potential structural damage to structures on their
property in the Hammond’s Ferry neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, City staff conducted on-site assessments of trees and their growth patterns,
and witnessed the problems described by the residents; and
WHEREAS, City personnel recommend the removal of up to 61 trees and stumps in the
Hammond’s Ferry neighborhood to preclude damage to citizen property; and
WHEREAS, the City received legal advice through the Municipal Association of South
Carolina to remove the bald cypress trees that could or have caused property damage; and
WHEREAS, the City would enter into a contract service for the removal of up to 61 trees
and stumps; and
WHEREAS, the City has advertised for tree removal services and has received a valid low
bid from Empire Tree Service; and
WHEREAS, the City will negotiate with the developer to determine which party is
responsible for the replacement of the removed trees, and with which type of tree.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that:
1. The City Administrator is hereby directed to take all steps necessary to implement a plan
for the immediate removal of up to 61 bald cypress trees and stumps in the Hammond’s
Ferry neighborhood.
2. The City Administrator is authorized to enter the City into a contract with Empire Tree
Service.
3. Expenditures not to exceed $30,000 of Fiscal Year 2024 General Funds from the Capital
Project Fund are approved for the purpose of removing trees from City property in the
Hammond’s Ferry District.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _______ DAY OF MAY, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #11 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL
FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS – EXPENDITURE REQUEST 12
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 (ARPA) 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 the following Resolutions which authorized expenditures and/or
authorized release of encumbered funds:
• Resolution 2022-13 - Expenditure Request 1 totaling $3,965,004
• Resolution 2022-28 - Expenditure Request 2 totaling $3,123,632
• Resolution 2022-35 - Expenditure Request 3 totaling $1,367,000
• Resolution 2022-53 - Expenditure Request 4 totaling $1,600,000
• Resolution 2023-17 - Expenditure Request 5 totaling $89,800
• Resolution 2023-25 - Expenditure Request 6 totaling $450,000
• Resolution 2023-29 - Authorized the release of encumbered funds to be placed as
unencumbered in the SLFRF funds totaling $2,063,915
• Resolution 2023-30 - Expenditure Request 7 totaling $50,000
• Resolution 2023-40 - Expenditure Request 8 totaling $770,000
• Resolution 2023-45 - Authorized the release of encumbered funds to be placed as
unencumbered in the SLFRF funds totaling $4,357
• Resolution 2023-46 - Expenditure Request 9 totaling $600,000
• Resolution 2023-50 - Expenditure Request 10 totaling $395,611
• Resolution 2023-01 - Expenditure Request 11 totaling $610,000; and
WHEREAS, expenditure of SLFRF funds are required to be approved by City Council via
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the total unallocated SLFRF fund balance of $918,314 remains; and
WHEREAS, the unallocated SLFRF funds, together with any funds previously allocated in
Expense Requests 1 - 11 but not yet expended, require prompt and strategic use to ensure the greatest
advantage for the community;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that:
1. The remaining unallocated SLFRF funds, along with any previously approved SLFRF expenditures
that remain unspent, shall be allocated to the projects outlined in Appendix A attached hereto.
2. Each specific expenditure of the allocated SLFRF funds must be individually approved by City
Council resolution prior to disbursement.
3. The City will follow its adopted procurement ordinance as it relates to SLFRF funds.
4. The City Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to enter into
agreements and implement the projects as outlined within this resolution.
5. With this resolution, the balance of available SLFRF funds will be obligated by December 31,
2024, and expended no later than September 30, 2026.
ATTACHMENT #12 Page 1 of 3
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _____ DAY OF MAY, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #12 Page 2 of 3
APPENDIX A
Expenditure Request #12
Project Fund Expenditure
Category
Description Department Beneficiary(ies)
Downtown
Improvements
ARPA Revenue
Replacement,
Provision of
Government Services
Including but not limited to
electrical, lighting, parking,
stormwater, and aesthetic
improvements
Tourism City residents & visitors
Trolley and Public
Transportation
Service
Improvements
ARPA Revenue
Replacement,
Provision of
Government Services
Including but not limited to a new
trolley purchase, existing trolleys
and public mass transit vehicles
refurbishment, and storage
Tourism City residents & visitors
Capital
Improvement
Plan
ARPA Revenue
Replacement,
Provision of
Government Services
Including but not limited to a city
capital improvement study and
the implementation of a capital
improvement plan
Administration City residents
Riverview Park
Activities Center
Improvements
ARPA Revenue
Replacement,
Provision of
Government Services
Including but not limited to
elevator, indoor track, and
interior/exterior aesthetic
improvements
Parks &
Recreation
City residents & visitors
Playground
Improvements
ARPA Revenue
Replacement,
Provision of
Government Services
Including but not limited to
Creighton Park and Summerfield
Park improvements
Parks &
Recreation
City residents & visitors
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18
AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, during the December 19, 2022 City Council study session, Mayor and
Council passed Resolution 2022-60 to establish a non-profit charitable corporation call the North
Augusta Beautification Foundation (Foundation); and
WHEREAS, the Foundation is an organization, independent from the City, under
the leadership of a Board of Directors (Board) with advisement from municipal employees
regarding community needs and information; and
WHEREAS, during the April 17, 2023 City Council study session, the Mayor and
Council passed Resolution 2023-13 to appoint members to the Beautification Foundation Board
of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation is requiring funds to begin the process of formal
establishment of the non-profit corporation.
WHEREAS, Council believes it to be in the best interest of the City to authorize
funding from the 2024 General Fund Budget in the amount of $1,500 for the North Augusta
Beautification Foundation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the
City of North Augusta, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that $750 is
authorized in the Contingencies line item under City Council from the 2024 annual budget and
$750 is authorized in the Special Department Supplies line item under Community Promotions
from the 2024 annual budget.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
MAY, 2024.
Briton Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #13 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19
AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, during the December 19, 2022 City Council study session, Mayor and
Council passed Resolution 2022-59 to establish a non-profit charitable corporation call the North
Augusta Public Safety Foundation (Foundation); and
WHEREAS, the Foundation is an organization, independent from the City, under
the leadership of a Board of Directors (Board) with advisement from municipal employees
regarding community needs and information; and
WHEREAS, during the April 17, 2023 City Council study session, the Mayor and
Council passed Resolution 2023-14 to appoint members to the Public Safety Foundation Board of
Directors; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation is requiring funds to begin the process of formal
establishment of the non-profit corporation.
WHEREAS, Council believes it to be in the best interest of the City to authorize
funding from the 2024 General Fund Budget in the amount of $1,500 for the North Augusta Public
Safety Foundation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the
City of North Augusta, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that $750 is
authorized in the Contingencies line item under Administration from the 2024 annual budget and
$750 is authorized in the Special Department Supplies line item under Community Promotions
from the 2024 annual budget.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
MAY, 2024.
Briton Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #14 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20
ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FOR THE
STREETS, SANITARY SEWER, STORMWATER COLLECTION AND FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY,
ALONG WITH A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE AND LETTER OF CREDIT,
FOR BUTLER POND TOWNHOMES
WHEREAS, Keystone Homes developed Butler Pond Townhomes according to the
requirements of the North Augusta Planning Commission; and the City, and owns the streets,
utilities and easements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §5.8.4.3 of the North Augusta Development Code, the
Director of Planning and Development and the City Engineer approved the final subdivision plat
for recording on September 12, 2023 and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City that, upon approval of a final subdivision
plat, the City will, following inspection by the City's Engineering department, accept a deed of
dedication for the streets, utilities, etc. for the purpose of ownership and maintenance when said
deed is accompanied by a maintenance guarantee; and
WHEREAS, a maintenance guarantee and supporting letter of credit accompany
the deed; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made final inspection of the subject
improvements and these improvements meet City standards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
do hereby accept a deed of dedication for:
ANY AND ALL of the within-described property thereby containing and encompassing
all of the streets, rights of way, sanitary sewer lines, storm water collection systems, and
related infrastructure, and appurtenances to said premises belonging or in any way incident
or appertaining, located within said property in accordance with and as shown on a plat of
Butler Pond Townhomes for Metro Homesites, LLC prepared by Southern Partners, dated
June 13, 2023, and recorded in the Office of the Edgefield County Clerk of Court in Plat
Book 2073, page 271 the within-referenced plat.
TOGETHER WITH all (a) sanitary sewerage collection systems shown on the aforesaid
plat: (d) storm water collection system shown on the aforesaid plat; and € a perpetual and
non-exclusive easement for sanitary sewage and storm water collection systems located on
the property shown on the aforesaid plat, as well as the necessary ingress and egress to
reach and enter the aforesaid.
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TOGETHER WITH all fire suppression systems and components accessing, incorporating
and using the water supply system, connections and lines located within the subdivision
property, as well as the necessary ingress and egress to reach and enter the aforesaid.
Derivation: This is the same property conveyed to BUTLER POND, LLC by Deed of
Metro Homesites, LLC, dated December 30, 2022, recorded in said RMC office in Book
2018, pages 94-96.
Map/Parcel No. 127-00-01-000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Maintenance Guarantee and letter of credit
in the amount of $120,000 are hereby accepted.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
MAY, 2024.
Briton Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #15 Page 2 of 2
2073 271
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
JOHN M. BAILEY & ASSOCIATES, P.C. TO PERFORM LAND SURVEYING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department solicited bids from S.C. registered
professional land surveyors to perform data collection and mapping of existing infrastructure
as necessary for engineering design of proposed downtown public parking lot(s) and related
offsite storm drainage improvements; and
WHEREAS, two bids were received, with the low bid by John M. Bailey &
Associates, P.C. in the amount of $17,375.00.
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 John M. Bailey & Associates, P.C. shall be awarded the at the bid amount of $17,375.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall be funded within SLFRF
Expenditure Request #12 – “Downtown Improvements”.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to execute
such documents as necessary to enter into this contract.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF MAY,
2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #16 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22
AUTHORIZING MULTIPLE EXPENDITURES FROM FUND 36 ANCILLARY TO THE
REGIONAL SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, in August 2020, the State of South Carolina received a $600 million
settlement as a result of litigation against the U.S. Department of Energy related to plutonium
located at the Savannah River Site (SRS); and
WHEREAS, in July 2022, the State FY 2022-23 Appropriations Act, proviso 118.19
(72) appropriated a portion of the litigation settlement funds to the City of North Augusta for,
among other projects, $2,000,000 for a Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-55, which formally acknowledged
this and other City projects selected for funding designated allocations to be held in Fund 36 –
Savannah River Settlement Appropriations Act until expenditures were made in accordance
with Council approval; and
WHEREAS, in February 2023, the City was advised that Aiken County would manage
litigation settlement funds on behalf of the City and only disperse project funding to City upon
receipt and approval of a “Draw Request” for a cash advance or reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, in May 2023, the City submitted and received its first draw request of the
principal for the transfer station totaling $199,650; and
WHEREAS, the litigation settlement funds allocated to the City of North Augusta have
been and continue to be invested in an interest bearing account in the local government
investment pool (LGIP) prior to the release to the City for expenditure; and
WHEREAS, interest earned on the City’s invested settlement funding is available for
City expenditure upon approval of a “Draw Request” by Aiken county and transferal into City
Fund 36; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2023-34 identifying ancillary projects
associated with the Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station project in the amount of $795,000;
and
WHEREAS, the City has identified additional ancillary projects associated with the
Regional Sold Waste Transfer Station project as outlined in Attachment 1 and has submitted a
“Draw Request” of accrued interest for the ancillary project costs; and
WHEREAS; funds totaling $1,850,000 remain available from the principal to be drawn
for implementation of the Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly and by the authority thereof, that
1. The City Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to
procure the identified equipment and execute projects in accordance with City
procurement policy.
ATTACHMENT #17 Page 1 of 3
2. Ancillary transfer station project cost shall not exceed $885,000 drawn from the
interest generated from litigation settlement funds.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
MAY, 2024.
Briton Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #17 Page 2 of 3
Ancillary projects associated with the Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station project:
Project / Equipment Amount Description
Paving Project 275,000$ Pave upper and lower portions of the facility
International Boom Truck 210,000$ For transport to landfill
Transfer Station Storage Building 250,000$ Storage for facility equipment
Parking Lot 30 Spaces 150,000$ Parking for facility
Total 885,000$
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT #17 Page 3 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23
AUTHORIZING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT TO
PURCHASE 2024 INTERNATIONAL BOOM TRUCK
WHEREAS, in August 2020, the State of South Carolina received a $600 million
settlement as a result of litigation against the U.S. Department of Energy related to plutonium
located at the Savannah River Site (SRS); and
WHEREAS, in July 2022, the State FY 2022-23 Appropriations Act, proviso 118.19
(72) appropriated a portion of the litigation settlement funds to the City of North Augusta for,
among other projects, $2,000,000 for a Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-55, which formally acknowledged
this and other City projects selected for funding designated allocations to be held in Fund 36 –
Savannah River Settlement Appropriations Act until expenditures were made in accordance
with Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the litigation settlement funds allocated to the City of North Augusta have
been and continue to be invested in an interest bearing account in the local government
investment pool (LGIP) prior to the release to the City for expenditure; and
WHEREAS, interest earned on the City’s invested settlement funding is available for
City expenditure upon approval of a “Draw Request” by Aiken county and transferal into City
Fund 36; and
WHEREAS, in April 2024, following the City’s purchasing ordinance, the City
received a quote from Joe Johnson Equipment, an authorized Sourcewell Government
Procurement dealer to purchase a 2024 International Boom Truck to be used in ancillary
projects with the Solid Waste Transfer Station totaling $199,356.18; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has determined that it is in the best interest
of the City that the City move forward to purchase 2024 International Boom Truck from Joe
Johnson Equipment; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2024-22 identifying ancillary projects
associated with the Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station project in the amount of $885,000;
and
WHEREAS; funds totaling $1,850,000 remain available from the principal to be drawn
for implementation of the Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station.
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. A contract shall be awarded to Joe Johnson Equipment for the purchase of the 2024
International Boom Truck.
2. The City Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to
enter into the contract.
ATTACHMENT #18 Page 1 of 2
3. Contract costs shall not exceed $210,000 from Fund 36 - Savannah River
Settlement Appropriations Act.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
MAY, 2024.
Briton Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #18 Page 2 of 2