RES 2025-19 Contract Elite Fence Solutions - repairs to detention facilities-wastewater AdoptedRESOLUTION NO. 2025-19
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ELITE FENCE SOLUTIONS
TO PERFORM FENCE REPAIRS TO PUBLIC STORMWATER DETENTION
FACILITIES AND WASTEWATER PUMP STATION SITES
WHEREAS, The impact of Hurricane Helene on the City of North Augusta
represents one of the most, if not most damaging natural disaster to impact the community;
and
WHEREAS, The Governor for the State of South Carolina declared a State of
Emergency for the State of South Carolina related to such storm on September 25, 2024
and thereafter on September 30, 2024 Governor McMaster announced a request for an
expedited major Presidential Disaster Declaration for thirteen (13) Counties within the
State of South Carolina including Aiken County; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2024 the President issued a major disaster
declaration for the State of South Carolina (FEMA-4829-DR) under the authority of the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.
(the “Stafford Act”); and
WHEREAS, Staff has identified several City-owned stormwater detention facilities
and wastewater pump station sites where fallen/uprooted trees have damaged perimeter
security enclosures; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, and April 4, 2025, FEMA personnel inspected the sites
and approved funding for repairs; and
WHEREAS, Administration and Staff have determined that this work is beyond the
scope of the City’s abilities to perform in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, To meet the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management
Management (FEMA) and for the City to receive the maximum allowable reimbursement
it is in the best interest to expedite the repair process through a professional service
contract; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2025, the Engineering & Public Works Department
published an Invitation to Bid for “Fence Repair and Replacement” on the City of North
Augusta’s bids and requests for proposals website page; and
WHEREAS, On May 29, 2025, sealed bids were received, publicly opened, and
read aloud for the project; and
WHEREAS, the low bid by Elite Fence Solutions, LLC of Warrenville, SC is in the
amount of $82,109.09; and