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MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Jenafer F. McCauley, Councilmember – Mayor Pro Tem
David B. Buck, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of November 18, 2024 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, and
Toole.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant
Administrator; Chief Junior Johnson, Director of Public Safety; Kevin Whaley, GIS Analyst; and Jamie
Paul, City Clerk.
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ITEM 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 4, 2024, were approved as submitted by general
consent.
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Good Samaritan Recognition
Mayor Williams read the Good Samaritan Recognition proclamation and presented the proclamations to
Matthew Turner, William “Billy” Holsonback, Daniel Holsonback, Ashley Raskin, Ryan Raskin, and
Matthew Berry. (See Attachment #5a)
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6. ELECTION: Ordinance No. 2024-24 Complying with Sections 10-1 and 10-2 of the Code of Laws
of North Augusta, South Carolina, by Setting the Dates for Municipal Party Primaries, Conventions, and
Partisan General Election and Special Election, Times for Filing of Nominating Petitions, Certification of
Candidates by Parties, and Certification of Candidates by Municipal Election Commission – Second
Reading
No public comment.
Clerk Paul highlighted on item #’s 6 & 7 for the 2025 Municipal General and Special Election, which will be
held on April 29, 2025.
It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember Toole, to approve Ordinance No.
2024-24 Complying with Sections 10-1 and 10-2 of the Code of Laws of North Augusta, South Carolina, by
Setting the Dates for Municipal Party Primaries, Conventions, and Partisan General Election and Special
Election, Times for Filing of Nominating Petitions, Certification of Candidates by Parties, and Certification
of Candidates by Municipal Election Commission –Second Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See
Attachment #6)
ITEM 7. ELECTION: Ordinance No. 2024-25 To Partner with the Aiken County Board of Registration and
Elections to Conduct a Portion of the 2025 City of North Augusta Municipal General Election and Special
Election – Second Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember McGhee, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve Ordinance
No. 2024-25 To Partner with the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections to Conduct a Portion
of the 2025 City of North Augusta Municipal General Election and Special Election – Second Reading.
Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #7)
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ITEM 8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-26 Amending Articles 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 14 of
the North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of
Ordinances – First Reading
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford stated that the item was discussed in detail at a prior study session and that the
Planning Commission has reviewed and recommend approval.
It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember McGhee, to approve Ordinance
No. 2024-26 Amending Articles 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 14 of the North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances – Second Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #8)
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-53 Authorizing Expenditure of Coronavirus State and
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Expenditure Request 13
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford explained how the remaining SLFRF funds will be spent for “COPS” Grant Equipment
and vehicles, Creighton Park Playground, Upgrade City Water Meters, and Employee Premium Pay.
It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve Resolution
No. 2024-53 Authorizing Expenditure of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Expenditure
Request 13. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #9)
ITEM 10. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-54 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter
into a Professional Services Contract with Placer Labs, Inc. to Perform Services for the Delivery of Data
Analytics in Support of Economic Development and Tourism
No public comment.
Assistant Administrator McCauley stated that the contract would be a one-year extension and highlighted
on counts from Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee and other City venues that the Placer Labs, Inc data analytics
provides.
It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve
Resolution No. 2024-54 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Professional Services
Contract with Placer Labs, Inc. to Perform Services for the Delivery of Data Analytics in Support of
Economic Development and Tourism. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #10)
ITEM 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a. Update on Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Administrator Clifford presented an update on the Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts. (See Attachment
#11)
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Friday, September 27, 2024 City of North Augusta Public Safety officers were
dispatched to a person pinned in their bed by a fallen tree on the third floor of his residence in the
Hammond Hills Subdivision, North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, North Augusta Public Safety Sergeant Kyle Golden heard this call while answering
calls for service on foot due to multiple trees being on his patrol vehicle. Sgt. Golden then enlisted
the help of Matthew Turner due to no outside units being able to access the neighborhood due to
the hurricane damage. Knowing the situation, they also recruited the assistance of William
“Billy” Holsonback, Daniel Holsonback, Ryan Raskin, and Matthew Berry.
WHEREAS, you recognized the urgency of the situation and risked your life by entering the
residence where he was pinned. Upon entering the room, you were unable to see the victim and
did not know if the victim was deceased or still alive; and
WHEREAS, you were able to remove the broken structural members, roofing material, and tree
debris that had him pinned on his bed so that he could be taken to a local hospital to ensure he
received immediate medical attention and care; and this was completed while the Hurricane was
still raging outside causing the trees to continually shift that were up against the residence.
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is blessed to have such thoughtful, caring and
compassionate citizens who were not afraid to risk life and limb to come to the aid of a citizen.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, on behalf of the citizens of the City of North Augusta
with sincere and heartfelt gratitude do hereby recognize and honor
Matthew Turner, William “Billy” Holsonback,
Daniel Holsonback, Ryan Raskin, and Matthew Berry
and call upon all citizens of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina to express their
appreciation to these men for their selfless act of heroism.
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 eighteenth day of November, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-24
COMPLYING WITH SECTIONS 10-1 AND 10-2 OF THE
CODE OF LAWS OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,
BY SETTING THE DATES FOR MUNICIPAL PARTY PRIMARIES, CONVENTIONS,
AND PARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION, TIMES FOR FILING
OF NOMINATING PETITIONS, CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES BY PARTIES, AND
CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES BY MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION
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 2025 Municipal General Election for Purposes of electing the Mayor and three
Councilmembers of City Council for the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, on
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with a run-off, if necessary, on May 13, 2025.
II. The 2025 Special Election for the Purposes to fill an unexpired term for one
Councilmember until May 2027.
III. The filing and certification dates are hereby set for the 2025 Municipal Party
Primaries, General Election, and Special Election as follows:
A. The time for entry of candidates into party primaries or conventions shall
commence at 9:00 a.m., December 16, 2024, and shall end at 12:00 Noon,
December 23, 2024. Entries shall be made to the chairperson of the respective
parties.
B. Primary elections, if selected by a party, shall be held on February 11, 2025,
with a run-off, if necessary, on February 25, 2025.
C. Conventions, if selected by a party, shall be held not later than February 11,
2025.
D. The deadline for filing nominating petitions to the Municipal Clerk shall be
12:00 Noon, February 12, 2025 and the Clerk shall deliver the petition to the
Municipal Election Commission. Candidates may file by petition with no less
than 5% of qualified electors.
E. The deadline for parties to certify candidates selected by primary or
convention to the Municipal Election Commission shall be 12:00 Noon,
February 28, 2025.
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F. In the event of receipt of a petition by a candidate, the Municipal Election
Commission shall examine such petition and determine its validity not later
than February 28, 2025.
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
reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ________ DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 2024.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-25
AN ORDINANCE TO PARTNER WITH THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION
AND ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT A PORTION OF THE
2025 CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
AND SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina, and Ordinance No. 2024-24 adopted
December 2, 2024, the City of North Augusta will hold an election on April 29, 2025 to elect the Mayor
and three Councilmembers and to fill an unexpired term for one Councilmember; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to partner with the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections
to conduct a portion of the election; and
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 Administrator is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Aiken
County Board of Registration and Elections. Under the terms of the agreement,
the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections will provide:
a. Staffing of polling locations on Election Day, Tuesday, April 29, 2025
b. Delivery, set-up, maintenance, and removal of voting machines
c. Absentee and provisional ballots; seals, forms, and supplies
d. Poll workers and support staff
II. The Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections has estimated the election
costs and expenses to be $10,470.88, see Exhibit A.
III. The Council approves payment of this amount from the City Council Professional
Services account.
IV. 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, 2024.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 1 of 2
City Of North Augusta General Election April 29, 2025 Cost Quanity Total
Estimated Cost
8 Polling Locations
Absentee Ballot Mail Out $1.75 45 78.75
Emergency /Provisional/Failsafe 3% Reg Voters x 2 Another Printer $0.35 946 331.10
Test Ballots Vendor $0.40 40 16.00
Ballot Activation Cards/Ballots Previous turnout $0.1350 1900 256.50
Subtotal 682.35
Tax 736.94
$736.94
Pull Tite Seals $0.3595 230 82.69
Tamper evident labels $0.3795 70 26.57
Subtotal 109.25
Tax 117.99
$109.25
1 Polling Location Technician $150.00 1 150.00
Mileage for Polling Location Technician 0.67 50 33.50
Mileage for 1 Commissioner 0.67 50 33.50
Clerks Election Day 75 8 600.00
Clerk Drop Pickup and Dropoff Equipment 60 8 480.00
Election Day Poll Workers 75 40 3,000.00
Election Day Training Poll Clerks and Workers 60 48 2,880.00
Subtotal 7,177.00 $7,172.50
Election Day Base 6:30 AM until 8:00pm
Excutive Director $33.19 13hr 431.47
Assistant Director $25.05 13hr 325.65
Election Tech $15.50 13hr 201.50
Clerk III $16.56 13hr 215.28
1,173.90 $1,173.90
26" Uhaul rental,delivery , pickup mileage and fees, tax 478.29 $478.29
2 Drivers Dropoff Monday Pickup Wednesday $100 4 400.00
2 Loaders $100.00 4 400.00
Subtotal 800.00 $800.00
Total $10,470.88
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-26
AMENDING ARTICLES 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 14
OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, by Ordinance 2023-32, 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, pursuant to Section 18.11.2 Text Amendments in Article 18, Text
Amendment, of the North Augusta Development Code, any person, property owner, board,
commission, department or the City Council may apply for a change in zoning ordinance text; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following an October 16, 2024
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by the Planning Department to amend Articles
4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 14 of the North Augusta Development Code. Those specific changes are included
in Exhibit “A” to this ordinance with added wording indicated by underlining and deleted wording
indicated by strikethrough. The Planning Commission report has been provided to City Council
for consideration.
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council have reviewed the request as well as the report
from the Planning Commission and has determined that the change to the text of the Development
Code is appropriate.
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 North Augusta Development Code, Articles 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 14 of The City of
North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances, Providing for New Zoning and
Land Development Regulations for the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, is
hereby amended and shall read as described in the following section. The section of
the Code affected by the proposed amendment is identified by the section number.
A. The specific changes are included in Exhibit “A” to this ordinance with added wording
indicated by underlining and deleted wording indicated by strikethrough.
B. Any other needed formatting will be edited to reflect new page numbers, titles or item
numbering associated with the text changes outlined herein.
II. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict, hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second
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 NOVEMBER,
2024.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 31
Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report RZT24-003 Various Corrections/Amendments Prepared by: Tommy Paradise Meeting Date: October 16, 2024
SECTION 1 Project Name Amend/Correct Development Code
Applicant City of North Augusta
Proposed Text Amendment A request from the City of North Augusta to amend/correct Development Code text and tables.
Section 2: General Description
In December 2023 a new North Augusta Development Code (NADC) was adopted. It was the intent for much of the text and tables to covert over to the undated code. During this process there were several typing errors, the creation of conflicting text and tables, omitted wording and
tables and other miscellaneous errors. The purpose of these text amendments are to correct these
errors, omissions, conflicts.
Section 3: Planning Commission Consideration
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the request for a text amendment based on
the following provisions of the North Augusta Development Code:
17.4.1 Authority Under This Article. The Planning Commission (Commission) shall have all the powers and duties as assigned by §6-29-340 of the South Carolina Local Government
Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act (Title 6) to be carried out in accordance with these
regulations as detailed in Article 17 and in the adopted Rules of Procedure for the Commission.
In addition, the Commission shall have any other power or duty as assigned by the City Council in conformity with Title 6.
6-29-340 South Carolina Code of Laws. Functions, powers, and duties of local planningcommissions.(B)In the discharge of its responsibilities, the local planning commission has the powerand duty to:
(2)prepare and recommend for adoption to the appropriate governing authority or authorities asa means for implementing the plans and programs in its area:
(a)zoning ordinances to include zoning district maps and appropriate revisions thereof, as
provided in this chapter;
18.11 Rezoning and Text Amendments
EXHIBIT "A"
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Project Staff Report
RZT24-003 Various Corrections/Amendments
Prepared by: Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: October 16, 2024 This section applies to any application for an amendment to the text of this Chapter or for an amendment to the Official Zoning Map, also known as a “rezoning.” Such amendments must be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation to City Council, who may then vote to amend the Chapter or Official Zoning Map. Appropriate application forms for
text amendment or rezoning shall be provided by the Director of Planning or his designee. A pre-application conference is recommended before the application is submitted to discuss the procedures and requirements for the amendment request and identify the submittal requirements. 18.11.2 Text Amendment.
Any person, property owner, board, commission, department, or the City Council may apply for a change in the zoning ordinance text. Such amendment may be initiated by filing an application per the requirements of the City’s Administrative Manual with the Department. The application shall be signed by the applicant and shall include the language of the proposed amendment to the text of this Chapter and the justification for the proposed change. 18.11.3 Application Review. The Department shall complete a review of the application and determine if the application is complete. If the application is incomplete, it will be returned to the applicant. If the application is complete, the Planning Director shall review the request and create a written recommendation
for Planning Commission and Council consideration. The Director may forward the request to the Technical Review Committee for additional review and information. 8.11.4 Decision. The Director shall transmit the application for zoning amendment or rezoning to the Planning Commission at its next regularly scheduled monthly meeting, provided the
complete application is submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to the meeting. The Planning Commission shall approve or deny the zoning amendment in accordance with the procedures for a legislative hearing as provided in the City’s Administrative Manual and the S.C. Code §6-29-760. 1. The Planning Commission shall submit its recommendation to City Council
within 30 calendar days after the initial hearing date (S.C. Code §6-29760(A). A majority vote is required for the Planning Commission to approve, approve with conditions (if applicable), or deny a rezoning or text amendment application. 2. The City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and staff on each proposed rezoning and text amendment within 30
days of receipt of the Planning Commission recommendation. The A City Council must consider, but is not bound by, the Planning Commission recommendation in making a final decision and may call for additional information or public hearing(s).
3. No challenge to the adequacy of notice or to the validity of a rezoning or text
amendment may be made 60 days after the decision of the City Council if there has been substantial compliance with the notice requirements of this section, with the established procedures of the City Council and Planning Commission, and with S.C. Code §6-29
EXHIBIT "A"
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Project Staff Report
RZT24-003 Various Corrections/Amendments
Prepared by: Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: October 16, 2024 The Planning Commission is being asked to review the proposed text changes and provide a recommendation of approval or denial, which will be forwarded to the City Council. Section 18.11 does not require additional standards for analysis to address in this staff report. Section 4: Public notice A public notice of the text amendment request and scheduled date of the Planning Commission public hearing was published in the Augusta Chronicle and on the City’s website www.northaugustasc.gov on September 29, 2024. Section 5: History The North Augusta Development Code that was adopted by City Council December 17, 2007, effective January 1, 2008 was repealed and replaced by the North Augusta Development Code adopted by City Council on December 18, 2023. The 2023 Development Code is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2022. Public comments were solicited through formal public hearing and informal communication throughout the multiyear development of the code The North Augusta Planning Commission recommended approval of a draft Development Code and referred to City council on June 6, 2023. City Council, in accordance with Section 6-29-760 of the South Carolina Code of Laws held a public hearing on September 11, 2023. Based on
information from the public hearing the Development Code draft was referred back to the Planning Commission for further recommendations. At the October 18, 2023 Planning Commission meeting the Commission heard public input and reviewed issues that were heard in Council’s public hearing. At the November 15, 2023 meeting of the Planning Commission, the Commission recommended a revised draft for adoption by City
Council. City Council adopted this draft at their December 18, 2023 meeting. Section 6: Summary of Changes and Proposed Amendments The Planning Director requested that the Planning Commission review several issues at a study
session on September 18, 2024. As a result of that study session the Planning Commission indicated that they would like to see several changes to correct typing errors, the creation of conflicting text and tables, omitted wording and tables and other miscellaneous errors. Planning Director is requesting several text amendments that are provided in detail in Attachment A of
this document.
Applicant Request: Applicant requests a text amendment to the Development Code as outlined in detail in
Attachment A of this document
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL
FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS – EXPENDITURE REQUEST 13
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 $10,000,000 SLFRF funds
for revenue loss replacement and $1,871,089.22 investment in water and sewer infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, City Council has previously adopted Resolutions authorizing expenditures and the
release of encumbered funds; and
WHEREAS, expenditure of SLFRF funds are required to be approved by City Council via
resolution; and
WHEREAS, due to conservative budgeting and resource management by city staff, funds from
previous SLFRF allocations remain available, requiring timely and strategic use to maximize community
benefit; and
WHEREAS, $591,195.35 remains to be spent in the category of replacing lost public sector
revenue; and
WHEREAS $845,638.50 remains to be spent in the categories of responding to the far-reaching
public health and negative economic impacts of the pandemic, providing premium pay for essential
workers, investing in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, or providing emergency relief from
natural disasters or their negative economic impacts; and
WHEREAS, city staff have reviewed the approved uses of SLFRF funds by the U.S. Treasury and
aligned remaining funds with city needs as detailed in Appendix A.
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. All unallocated SLFRF funds, as well as any unspent previously allocated SLFRF funds, shall be
released and reallocated to the projects listed in Appendix A.
2. The City will adhere to its procurement ordinance for all SLFRF expenditures.
3. The City Administrator is authorized to execute necessary documents for agreements and
administer projects outlined in this resolution and Appendix A.
4. The City Administrator has the discretion to set parameters for selecting employees and distributing
funds for Hurricane Helene Premium Pay as detailed in Appendix A.
5. The City Council authorizes the use of the Capital Projects Fund to augment the total cost of the
COPS Grant and Creighton Park playground equipment not to exceed $165,000.
6. With this resolution, all available SLFRF funds will be obligated by December 31, 2024, and fully
expended by December 31, 2026.
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DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _____ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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Appendix A
Project Name
"COPS" Grant
Equipment and
Vehicles
Creighton Park Playground Upgrade City Water
Meters Employee Premium Pay
Project
Description
Outfit three (3) new
Public Safety officers
that are budgeted to
start July 1, 2025, thanks
to a grant that covers the
majority of their salaries
for three years with
standard issue
equipment and vehicles.
One additional SRO
vehicle to relieve new
salary costs on the
general fund.
A new playground, including a
turf surface, will be installed to
replace the existing aged
playground and playing surface
in Creighton Park.
Water meters in older
neighborhoods will be
upgraded to improve
water utility service
efficiency. This will
defray costs of the
larger effort listed in
CPST V.
Employees continue to step up through
the Hurricane Helene recovery effort.
This is a one-time payment of up to
$1,500 scheduled for Friday, November
29, 2024, to employees deemed by City
Administration to have played a role in
the ongoing recovery from Hurricane
Helene. Excludes Council members,
Judiciary, and contract employees.
Project Cost $400,000 $350,000 $430,000 $410,000
U.S. Treasury
Approved
Expense
Replace lost public
sector revenue
Replace lost public sector
revenue
Invest in water, sewer,
and broadband
infrastructure
Provide premium pay for essential
workers & Provide emergency relief from
natural disasters or their negative
economic impacts
Project
Contingency/
Overrun
Account
Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund General Fund General Fund
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH PLACER LABS, INC. TO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE DELIVERY OF DATA
ANALYTICS IN SUPPORT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2023, City Council adopted a balanced budget for the fiscal
year beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024 which included funding
within the General Fund for economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator has recommended a one-year extension of the existing
agreement with Placer Labs, Inc., a data aggregation company that provides data to a number of
municipalities in the State of South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, City Council believes it to be in the best interest of the City to finalize an
agreement with Placer Labs, Inc. for data which would continue to support economic development
and tourism initiatives for the City; and
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 the
City is authorized to enter into professional engineering services contract with Placer Labs, Inc.
not to exceed $17,000 to be charged to the economic development line of the 2024 General Fund
Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to execute such
documents as necessary to enter into said contract for an amount not to exceed $17,000.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ____ DAY OF NOVEMBER,
2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul
City Clerk
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City of North Augusta
Hurricane Helene
Recovery Update
(Day 53)
18 November 2024
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LOE 1 Critical Infrastructure / Basic Human Needs -Completed
LOE 2 Open road networks / route clearance
•Improve road access to two –four lanes as able
LOE 3 Public Safety / Maintain Law & Order
•Assist power crews & tree crews with lane closures
LOE 4 Communicate
•Demand signal to County, State, Federal, Utilities, and Non-Governmental Organizations
•Establish communications with critical command nodes across government
•Conduct Key Leader engagements (KLEs) –with strategic intent and specific asks
•Establish communications channel with Citizens (City of North Augusta –Public Information Page)
LOE 5 Debris Removal –Main Effort
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•State Roads –SCDOT Contract
•County Roads –Aiken County Contract
•City Roads –Aiken County Contract option
•Signed Cooperative Purchasing Agreement & Notice to Proceed with Tetratech (monitoring)
•Working contract documents with SDR –will start with three crews and build from there
•SC Department of Environmental Services has approved multiple sites for debris removal
storage
•City Roads –City crews
•First pass; contract crews will likely have to come behind our initial work
•City Property/Parks –City crews & Contract crews
•City Parks –mixture of City crews & contracted crews
•Greeneway –no volunteers allowed for cleanup based on liability
•Greeneway –plan is for contracted option to cut trees & remove debris
•Resident debris self-removal options
•C&D Landfill
•City trees overhanging/fallen on private property
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Capabilities
City Yard Debris Truck Contracted Debris Truck
VS
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•City Limits only (Belvedere covered by Aiken County)
•Suspend normal yard debris routes for at least 90 days
•Dedicate two full crews to debris removal mission on City streets
•Voluntary overtime for city debris crews
•Err on side of caution for use of City trucks-don’t risk vehicle
breakdowns in an attempt to pick up large/heavy debris
•Roads are a priority over the Greeneway
•We will only pull trucks off assigned missions for Life/Health/Safety
•Goal is to achieve as close to 100% FEMA reimbursement as possible
Staff GuidanceATTACHMENT #11 Page 5 of 17
Multiple Road OwnersATTACHMENT #11 Page 6 of 17
City Road & SCDOT Road exampleATTACHMENT #11 Page 7 of 17
City & County Road ExampleATTACHMENT #11 Page 8 of 17
Contracted Plan for City RoadsATTACHMENT #11 Page 9 of 17
Contracted Plan for City RoadsATTACHMENT #11 Page 10 of 17
City Crew Priorities
(11/18 –11/23)
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City & County Road ExampleATTACHMENT #11 Page 12 of 17
Resident Debris Self-RemovalATTACHMENT #11 Page 13 of 17
•City Tree damages your personal property
•Homeowners Insurance claim
•City will not be removing tree(s)
•City Tree lands in your yard, but no damage
•City will not be removing tree(s)
•City tree is leaning over your property
•Report leaning tree to City Clerk: 803-441-4202
•City Arborist will evaluate the tree
•City will make a determination about removal
•Your tree falls onto City property
•City will remove tree from the City property only
•City tree falls in your yard, damaging City property
•City will remove tree from City property and repair City property
Tree Liability
“Act of God”
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•Enable power restoration to 100% of our citizens
•Road hazards fully identified and removed
•Road debris cleared, all roads to pre-Hurricane status
•Recreational Facilities & City Parks opened to the extent possible
•Plan to repair city facilities presented to Council
•City of North Augusta has the highest level of local government insurance claims in the SC
•Greeneway passable from end to end
Operation End State:ATTACHMENT #11 Page 15 of 17
Next Community UpdateATTACHMENT #11 Page 16 of 17
Questions?
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