052024 Council Mtg Discussion Items with Attachments
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
MAY 20, 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 17, 2024
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of May 20, 2024
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. National Law Enforcement Week: May 12 – May 18, 2024
b. Public Works Week: May 19 – May 25, 2024
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamations.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a & 5b for a copy of the proclamations.
ITEM 6. PERSONNEL:
a. Jason Pearce, Retirement – Recognition of Service to the City of North Augusta
Mayor Williams will recognize the retirement of Jason Pearce and his service to the City.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-24 A Resolution Authorizing the City of North Augusta
to Utilize a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Purchase of a New Trolley
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the City of North
Augusta to Utilize a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Purchase of a New Trolley.
Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial
Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week; and
WHEREAS, established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special
recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety
and protection of others, and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agencies in the City of North Augusta play an
essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards
and sacrifices of their law enforcement officers, and that law enforcement officers recognize their duty
to serve the people of this community, by protecting them against violence and disorder; and
WHEREAS, the law enforcement officers of the City of North Augusta unceasingly provide a public
service.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
proclaim the week of May 12-18, 2024 as
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK
and call upon all citizens in this community to especially honor and show our sincere appreciation for
the officers of the City by our thanking the men and women who make it possible for us to leave our
homes safely each day and return knowing we are protected by men and women willing to sacrifice
their lives if necessary to guard our loved ones, property and government against all who would violate
the law.
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 20th day of May, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5a Page 1 of 1
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of
vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of
life and well-being of the people of North Augusta; and,
WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the
dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees at
all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and
protecting our city’s transportation, water supply, water treatment, sanitary and storm water
sewerage, and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential
for our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in North Augusta
to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of
public works and public works programs in this community; and,
WHEREAS, the year 2024 marks the 64th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the
American Public Works Association,
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim the week May 19-25, 2024, as
Public Works Week
in the City of North Augusta and I urge all citizens to pay tribute to our public works professionals
and to recognize the substantial contributions they make protecting our health, safety, comfort,
and quality of life.
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 20th day of May, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5b Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO UTILIZE A COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TROLLEY
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta acknowledges the necessity to update its aging
fleet, which has reached the end of its operational life, and to upgrade public transportation
facilities to better serve the accessibility and convenience needs of its residents and visitors;
and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the acquisition of a new Hometown Villager
Trolley as a crucial step toward this objective; and
WHEREAS, the City plans to procure this trolley through HGACBuy, a cooperative
purchasing program that aligns with the city’s procurement guidelines, ensuring competitive
pricing and a streamlined purchasing process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
that the City shall utilize a cooperative purchasing agreement through HGACBuy for the
purchase of a new trolley at a cost not to exceed $285,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this purchase shall be funded within SLFRF
Expenditure Request #12 – “Trolley and Public Transportation Service Improvements”.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to execute
such documents as necessary to facilitate this purchase in accordance with the City's
procurement guidelines.
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 #7 Page 1 of 1