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042125 Council Mtg Discussion Items with AttachmentsDISCUSSION ITEMS FOR APRIL 21, 2025 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. Page 1 of 2 Administration Department Interoffice Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator DATE: April 17, 2025 SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of April 21, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S): a. National Tennis Month – May 2025 b. National Travel and Tourism Week – May 4-10, 2025 c. Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week – May 4-10, 2025 Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamations. Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a, 5b, and 5c for a copy of the proclamations. ITEM 6. PERSONNEL: a. Employee of the Quarter – January, February, and March 2025 – Juan Carlos Padilla Mayor Williams will recognize the above personnel. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-10 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 0.49 Acres of Land Owned by Christopher L. Allen Tax Parcel No. 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047, and 006-12-12-046 from GC, General Commercial to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential – First Reading An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 0.49 Acres of Land Owned by Christopher L. Allen Tax Parcel No. 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047, and 006-12-12-046 from GC, General Commercial to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential. Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance. Page 2 of 2 ITEM 8. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2025-10 Authorizing a Change of Equipment Purchase for the Department of Parks & Recreation A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing a Change of Equipment Purchase for the Department of Parks & Recreation. Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed resolution. PROCLAMATION NATIONAL TENNIS MONTH WHEREAS, On May 21, 1881, the USTA, originally known as the United States National Lawn Tennis Association, was founded in New York City, New York, to create rules and standards for the emerging game of lawn tennis; and WHEREAS, The USTA is the nonprofit, national governing body for tennis in the United States, and leads the promotion and growth of the sport at every level of play, from beginners to professionals at the US Open; and WHEREAS, The USTA is the largest tennis organization in the world, with over 729,000 members from every corner of the country; and WHEREAS, The USTA proudly partners with local tennis programs to showcase the important health, social, and educational benefits of tennis, and make the sport available to everyone, regardless of age, environment, condition, or ability, through its USTA Adaptive grants; and WHEREAS, The latest research by the Physical Activity Council shows that more than 25.7 million Americans played tennis in 2024, an unprecedented 27 percent increase in participation over 2020 and the highest number of players since the PAC study began in 2007; and WHEREAS, By increasing the accessibility of tennis for citizens of North Augusta, South Carolina of all ages and ability, the USTA has contributed to making our community happier and healthier; and WHEREAS, USTA has declared the month of May as National Tennis Month to encourage players, organizations, facilities, retailers, tennis manufacturers and more to promote local programs and activities, at parks and facilities to showcase tennis and spread the word about the sport and its benefits, and to help players and non-players alike find courts and play opportunities in their communities. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the great city of North Augusta, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as NATIONAL TENNIS MONTH and hereby urge the citizens of North Augusta to become aware of and support National Tennis Month. ______________________________ Briton S. Williams, Mayor City of North Augusta ATTACHMENT #5a 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 $3.2 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 $97 billion in state and local tax revenue in 2024 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 4-10, 2025 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 21st day of April, 2025. _________________________________ Briton S. Williams, Mayor City of North Augusta ATTACHMENT #5b Page 1 of 1 PROCLAMATION 56TH ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK May 4 – May 10, 2025 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 4 through May 10, 2025 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 21st day of April, 2025. ______________________________ Briton S. Williams, Mayor City of North Augusta ATTACHMENT #5c Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10 TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING ± 0.49 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY CHRISTOPHER L. ALLEN TAX PARCEL NO. 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047, AND 006-12-12-046 FROM GC, GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO R-7, SMALL LOT, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 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 2021 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the property owner, Christopher L. Allen has requested the property be rezoned from GC, General Commercial to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential. WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a March 19, 2025 public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by Christopher L. Allen to amend the Official Zoning Map of North Augusta from GC, General Commercial to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential for approximately +0.49 acres consisting of Tax Parcels 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12- 047, and 006-12-12-046 and has issued their recommendation. The staff reports and the recommendation of the Planning Commission have been provided to City Council. WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the request and considered the staff reports and recommendation of the Planning Commission. Following such review Council has determined it is appropriate to grant zoning change as requested. 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. Three parcels consisting of +0.49 acres owned by Christopher L. Allen, are hereby rezoned from GC, General Commercial to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential. Said property is Aiken County tax map parcel # 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047, and 006-12-12-046 and specifically identified as Exhibit “A” attached hereto. II The Official Zoning Map for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended to reflect this rezoning. III. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. IV. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading. ATTACHMENT #7 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, 2025. First Reading Briton S. Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #7 Page 2 of 3 GEO R G I A F OWKEWO OD KN O X GEO R G I A KN O X FI V E N O T C H RO S E M A RY 0408012016020 Feet Map Key Zoning ZONING No Current Zoning R-7 - Small Lot, Single-Family Residential GC - GeneralCommercial Allen Parcels Allen Parcels 3/20/2025 Path: H:\kbaker\ArcGIS\Rezonings\RZM25-001 Georgia Ave Parcel Combination\RZM25-001 Georgia Ave Parcel Combination.aprx Exhibit A Application Number RZM25-001 Tax Parcel Numbers 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047, and 006-12-12-046 A request to rezone approx. 0.49 ac from GC, General Commercial /no zoning to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential ± Subject Parcels approx. 0.49 ac to be rezoned R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential TPN 006-12-12-024 TPN 006-12-12-046 TPN 006-12-12-047 EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT #7 Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10 AUTHORIZING A CHANGE OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina, and the Ordinance of the City of North Augusta, the City Administrator prepared and submitted to the City Council a Balanced Budget for the budget year beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025, which was adopted on December 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that a change in equipment purchase for the Department of Parks & Recreation is beneficial in the maintenance efficiency of the department; and WHERAS, the City in accordance with its procurement code is authorized to conduct purchases through cooperative purchasing agreements, to include TIPS USA; and WHEREAS, this change is to be done within the authorized total appropriations for machines and equipment expenses of the Department of Parks & Recreation as adopted by City Council on December 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed Parks & Recreation Department change of equipment purchase from a sweeper to a robot painter will provide the Parks Maintenance team with significant field painting savings from a labor perspective, reduction of field paint, and increase in accuracy of painted lines; and WHEREAS, such purchase will allow Parks & Recreation Maintenance employees to focus on other important tasks while the robot painter takes care of field painting; and WHERAS, Parks & Recreation team selected Turf Tank II based on familiarity, demonstration, and professional references; and WHEREAS, the change of equipment will not create any negative impact on the 2025 Budget and will decrease the need going forward for additional Parks & Recreation maintenance employees for Athletic field purposes. 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: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes a change of equipment purchase for the Department of Parks & Recreation as follows: Division- Parks Current Current Budget Proposed Equipment Change Proposed Cost 4310 Machines/Equipment Pro Force Blower $12,000 $10,786.15 John Deere Golf Cart $16,000 New Greeneway Golf Cart $26,780.40 EZ Go Golf Cart $20,000 Delete Sweep All $14,000 Delete John Deere Reel Mower $85,000 $87,077.76 New Request Turf Tank II Robot Painter $19,116.00 TOTAL: $147,000 $143,760.31 ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 2 DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF APRIL, 2025. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 2