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091525 Council Mtg Discussion Items with AttachmentsDISCUSSION ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 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 3 Administration Department Interoffice Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator DATE: September 12, 2025 SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of September 15, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S): a. Constitution Week – September 17-23, 2025 Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamation. Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a for a copy of the proclamations. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-13 Adopting Procedures for the Imposition, Calculation, Collection, Expenditure and Administration of Impact Fees to be Imposed on New Development; Providing a Purpose and Intent; Providing Definitions; Providing General Provisions and Applicability; Providing for the Establishment of Impact Fee Accounts; Providing for the Appropriation of Impact Fee Funds; Providing for Refunds; Providing for Appeals; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date – First Reading An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Adopting Procedures for the Imposition, Calculation, Collection, Expenditure and Administration of Impact Fees to be Imposed on New Development; Providing a Purpose and Intent; Providing Definitions; Providing General Provisions and Applicability; Providing for the Establishment of Impact Fee Accounts; Providing for the Appropriation of Impact Fee Funds; Providing for Refunds; Providing for Appeals; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. Please see ATTACHMENT #6 for a copy of the proposed ordinance. Page 2 of 3 ITEM 7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-14 Establishment of Impact Fee Charges– First Reading An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Establishment of Impact Fee Charges. Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance. ITEM 8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-15 To Amend Section 2-16 of the North Augusta City Code Regarding Impact Fees for Properties with Utilities Provided Through Annexation Agreements – First Reading An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve to Amend Section 2-16 of the North Augusta City Code Regarding Impact Fees for Properties with Utilities Provided Through Annexation Agreements. Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed ordinance. ITEM 9. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-16 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 0.40 Acres of Land Owned by HF Developers, LLC, Tax Parcel No. 007-13-01-014 from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2 – 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 ± 0.40 Acres of Land Owned by HF Developers, LLC, Tax Parcel No. 007-13-01-014 from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2. Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed ordinance. ITEM 10. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2025-28 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 #10 for a copy of the proposed resolution. ITEM 11. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2025-29 Authorizing Acceptance of Withdrawal of Awarded Allocation of the Accommodations Tax Funding from the State of South Carolina for Tax Year 2023-2024 and Approval of Withdrawn Funds be Added to the Accommodations Tax Year 2024-2025 Accommodations Tax Funding Program A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing Acceptance of Withdrawal of Awarded Allocation of the Accommodations Tax Funding from the State of South Carolina for Tax Year 2023-2024 and Approval of Withdrawn Funds be Added to the Accommodations Tax Year 2024-2025 Accommodations Tax Funding Program. Please see ATTACHMENT #11 for a copy of the proposed resolution. Page 3 of 3 ITEM 12. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2025-30 Committing the City of North Augusta to Providing a Local Match for a Municipal Association of South Carolina Big Idea Grant and Following its Procurement Policy when Securing Services and Products with Grant Funds A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Committing the City of North Augusta to Providing a Local Match for a Municipal Association of South Carolina Big Idea Grant and Following its Procurement Policy when Securing Services and Products with Grant Funds. Please see ATTACHMENT #12 for a copy of the proposed resolution. ITEM 13. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2025-31 Authorizing Funding and Approval for Mural Crosswalks at W. Pine Grove Avenue and West Avenue and Awarding Bid to Asphalt Concepts A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing Funding and Approval for Mural Crosswalks at W. Pine Grove Avenue and West Avenue and Awarding Bid to Asphalt Concepts. Please see ATTACHMENT #13 for a copy of the proposed resolution. ITEM 14. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS: Resolution No. 2025-32 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Contract with Steed Paving for the Riverside Village Bollard Project and Revising the Budget for Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Riverside Village A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Contract with Steed Paving for the Riverside Village Bollard Project and Revising the Budget for Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Riverside Village. Please see ATTACHMENT #14 for a copy of the proposed resolution. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers, including South Carolinians, Pierce Butler, Charles Pinckney, John Rutledge, and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, risked their fortunes, and some even their lives, to secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posterity, did ordain and establish a Constitution for the United States of America; and WHEREAS, September 17, 2025, marks the two hundred and thirty-eighth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution provides an historic opportunity for all Americans to learn about and recall the achievements of our Founders, and to reflect on the rights and privileges of citizenship as well as its attendant responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to the American people by the Constitution should be celebrated by appropriate ceremonies and activities during Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, 2025, as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States of America in accordance with Public Law 915. NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 17 - 23, 2025, as CONSTITUTION WEEK in the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, and urge all our citizens to reflect during that week on the many benefits of our Federal Constitution and the privileges and responsibilities of American citizenship. 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 15th day of September, 2025. Briton S. Williams, Mayor City of North Augusta ATTACHMENT #5a Page 1 of 1 1 ORDINANCE 2025-13 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPOSITION, CALCULATION, COLLECTION, EXPENDITURE AND ADMINISTRATION OF IMPACT FEES TO BE IMPOSED ON NEW DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING A PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING GENERAL PROVISIONS AND APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF IMPACT FEE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF IMPACT FEE FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR REFUNDS; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish and impose impact fees on new development to finance public facilities necessitated by such development; and WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2022-06 updating the 2017 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City has studied the necessity for and implications of the adoption of impact fees for various public facilities; and Whereas, on October 16, 2023 City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-39 directing the Planning Commission to prepare a Capital Improvement Plan and conduct studies required for the adoption of a Capital Improvement Plan and Impact Fee; and Whereas, at the Planning Commissions regular meeting of February 19, 2025 the Planning Commission held a public hearing for consideration of the Capital Improvement Plan and Impact Fee. A public notice of the hearing was published in the Augusta Chronicle on January 29, 2025. After hearing comments from the public, the Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend adoption of a Capital Improvement Plan and Impact Fees for Transportation, Water, Sewer, Storm Water, and Parks and Recreation to City Council; and Whereas, on September 8, 2025, City Council held a public hearing for the Capital Improvement Plan in accordance with Section 6-1-960 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The said notice was published in both the Aiken Standard and the North Augusta Star on July 23, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed a Housing Affordability Analysis to determine the impact on the availability of affordable housing; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that most impact fees will have certain common characteristics and, therefore, will benefit from the adoption and use of a uniform procedure for the imposition, calculation, collection, expenditure, and administration of impact fees; and WHEREAS, the use of uniform procedures, to the extent possible, will be more efficient and expedient for both the City and development applicants than separate procedures for each impact fee; and WHEREAS, the use of uniform procedures will simplify the implementation and administration of impact fees; and WHEREAS, the use of uniform procedures will best ensure that impact fees are "earmarked" and expended for the public facilities for which they are imposed and collected; and WHEREAS, all monies collected from impact fees shall be deposited in interest-bearing accounts which clearly identify the category, account, fund, and public facility for which such fee was imposed; and ATTACHMENT #6 Page 1 of 14 2 WHEREAS, each such category, fund, or account shall be accounted for separately; and WHEREAS, any interest or other income earned on monies deposited in the interest-bearing accounts shall be credited to the account; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that impact fees are appropriate for funding public facilities, whether provided by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the following impact fee procedures and requirements are set forth and are applicable to new development, as set forth herein: ATTACHMENT #6 Page 2 of 14 3 SECTION I. PURPOSE AND INTENT The purposes and intent of the Impact Fee Procedures are to: A. Establish uniform procedures for the imposition, calculation, collection, expenditure, and administration of impact fees imposed on new development; B. Implement the goals, objectives and policies of the North Augusta Comprehensive Plan relating to assuring that new development contributes its fair share towards the costs of public facilities reasonably necessitated by such new development; C. Ensure that new development is benefitted by the provision of the public facilities funded, in whole or in part by the impact fees; D. Ensure that all applicable legal standards and criteria are properly incorporated in these procedures. SECTION II. DEFINITIONS The words or phrases used in this Ordinance shall have the meaning prescribed in the current North Augusta Code except as otherwise indicated in this section. To the extent that the definitions of words, terms or phrases as prescribed in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920, as amended, conflict with the definition of words, terms or phrases as defined in this Ordinance or other City ordinances, the former shall control: A. Appropriation or to Appropriate: An action by the City Council or the applicable service provider to identify specific public facilities for which impact fee funds may be utilized. Appropriation shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to: inclusion of a public facility in the capital improvements plan for the particular impact fee prepared in accordance with S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-910, et seq., as amended, The South Carolina Development Impact Fee Act; execution of a contract or other legal encumbrance for construction of a public facility using impact fee funds in whole or in part; and actual expenditure of impact fee funds through payments made from an impact fee account for public facilities in the capital improvements plan B. Capital Improvements: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(2), as amended ( … improvements with a useful life of five years or more, by new construction or other action, which increase or increased the service capacity of the public facility.) C. Capital Improvements Plan: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(2), as amended ( … a plan that identifies capital improvements for which impact fees may be used as a funding source.) D. Developer: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(5), as amended ( … an individual, corporation, partnership, or other entity undertaking development.) E. Development: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(6), as amended ( … construction or installation of a new building or structure, or a change in use of a building or structure, any of which creates additional demand and need for public facilities. A building or structure shall include but not be limited to, modular buildings and manufactured housing. “Development” does not include alterations made to existing single-family homes.) F. Development Impact Fee or Impact Fee: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1- 920(8), as amended. ATTACHMENT #6 Page 3 of 14 4 G. Director: The Planning and Development Director or a designee. H. District or Impact Fee District: The geographic area of the City which serves as the service area within which particular impact fees are collected, appropriated, and expended for public facility system improvements that are identified in the capital improvement plan for the public facility shall include the entirety of the City of North Augusta including any annexed property subsequent to adoption of this ordinance I. Feepayor: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(10), as amended (…the individual or legal entity that pays or is required to pay a development impact fee.) J. Governmental Entity: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(11), as amended. (…a county, as provided in Chapter 9, Title 4, and a municipality, as defined in Section 5-1-20) K. Impact Fee District Map: The map(s) defining the geographical extent of the impact fee districts and subdistricts for each adopted impact fee, as may be necessary is shown in Attachment “A” of this ordinance and shall be extended to include any annexation of property subsequent to the adoption of this ordnance. L. Level of Service: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(14), as amended (…a measure of the relationship between service capacity and service demand for public facilities.) M. Multiple Uses: A new development consisting of both residential and non-residential uses or one (1) or more different types of non-residential uses on the same site or part of the same new development. N. Proportionate Share: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(17), as amended (that portion of the costs of system improvements determined pursuant to Section 6-1-990 which reasonably relates to the service demands and needs of the project.) O. Public Facilities: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(18), as amended. (… P. Retiree Housing: A dwelling unit which constitutes "housing for older persons" as defined in the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3607(b)(2) and 24 C.F.R. § 100.303, as amended), or a home which is otherwise restricted for occupancy through codes, covenants, or binding restrictions by persons of at least sixty-two ( 62) years of age, provided however, that "Retiree Housing" does not include any dwelling unit for which the codes, covenants, or restrictions have been invalidated by any court of competent jurisdiction. Q. Service Area: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(19), as amended (…based on sound planning or engineering principles, or both, a defined geographic area in which specific public facilities provide service to development within the area defined. …) R. Service Unit: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(20), as amended (… a standardized measure of consumption, use, generation, or discharge attributable to an individual unit of development calculated in accordance with generally accepted engineering or planning standards for a particular category of capital improvements.) S. Successor in Interest: A person who gains a fee simple interest in land for which an impact fee is paid or an offset is approved pursuant to the terms of this Ordinance. ATTACHMENT #6 Page 4 of 14 5 T. System Improvements: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(21), as amended (… capital improvements to public facilities which are designed to provide service to a service area.) U. System Improvements Costs: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(22), as amended, V. Very Low Income Housing - a dwelling unit which will be sold exclusively to owners or rented exclusively to lessees earning not more than fifty percent (50%) of the median household income in North Augusta. Median household income shall be based upon the most recent data available from the United States Bureau of the Census as of the date of the application for a building permit. SECTION III. GENERAL PROVISIONS; APPLICABILITY A. Term. These Procedures shall remain in effect unless and until repealed, amended or modified by the City Council in accordance with applicable State law and City ordinances and resolutions. B. Annual Review. 1. At least once every year not later than January 1st and prior to City Council adoption of the Annual Budget and Capital Improvements Program, the City Administrator or a designee shall coordinate the preparation and submission of a report on the subject of impact fees. 2. The report shall include the following: a. recommendations on amendments, if appropriate, to these procedures or to specific ordinances adopting impact fees for particular public facilities; b. proposed changes to the North Augusta Comprehensive Plan and/ or an applicable Capital Improvements Program, or the capital improvement plan for the particular public facility, including the identification of public facility system improvements anticipated to be funded wholly or partially with impact fees; c. proposed changes to the boundaries of impact fee districts or subdistricts, as appropriate; d. proposed changes to impact fee schedules as set forth in the ordinances imposing and setting specific impact fees; e. proposed changes to level of service standards; f. proposed changes in the impact fee calculation methodology; g. other data, analysis, or recommendations as the City Administrator or a designee may deem appropriate, or as may be requested by the City Council. 3. Submission of Impact Fee Annual Report and City Council Action. The City Administrator or a designee shall submit the Impact Fee Annual Report to the City Council, which shall receive the Report and take such actions as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to requesting additional data or analyses and holding public workshops and/or public hearings. ATTACHMENT #6 Page 5 of 14 6 C. Affected Area. 1. Impact Fee Districts. Impact fees may be imposed on new development in North Augusta for particular public facilities authorized by state law. The particular impact fees will include the entirety of the City of North Augusta and any land annexed subsequent to adoption of the ordinance. 2. Identification. The affected area, including Impact Fee Districts, or subdistricts if applicable shall be described and/or listed in the applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances. D. Type of Development Affected. These Procedures shall apply to all new development as defined in this Ordinance and as defined in the applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances. E. Type of Development Not Affected. The requirements of this Ordinance and the applicable Fee- Setting Ordinances shall not apply to: 1. Building Permits. New development for which a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of these Procedures, as amended. 2. Previous Payment of Impact Fees. New development for which impact fees have been paid in full. 3. Public Facilities Provided by the State of South Carolina or the Federal Government. The development of public facilities by the State of South Carolina or the Federal government. 4. No Net Increase in Dwelling Units. New residential development which does not add a new dwelling unit. 5. No Net Increase in Nonresidential Square Footage. New nonresidential development which does not add square footage of floor area. 6. Construction Trailer or Office during Construction. The placement of a construction trailer or office on a lot during the period of construction on the lot. 7. Uses Accessory to Residential Uses. Adding uses that are typically accessory to residential uses, such as a tennis club or clubhouse, unless it is clearly demonstrated that the use creates a significant impact on the demand for a particular public facility. 8. Other Uses. A use, development, project, structure, building, fence, sign, or other activity which does not result in an increase in the demand for a public facility system improvements for which impact fees are imposed and collected in accordance with this Ordinance and the applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances. 9. Spaces in Existing Mobile Home Parks existing prior to December 16, 1996. A mobile home located on a space in a mobile home park or court pursuant to an existing site plan or Planned Urban Development (PUD) District in which mobile homes are listed as part of the regulations applying to that district, which site plan or PUD District was approved on or before December 16, 1996, or for a mobile home park or court existing on or before July 7, 1986, pursuant to the plans and specifications approved by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and for which a validly issued DHEC permit is in effect. This ATTACHMENT #6 Page 6 of 14 7 exemption shall not apply to spaces approved within or adjacent to a mobile home park or court after December 16, 1996 . 10. Schools. A new elementary, middle, or high school. 11. New Volunteer Fire Department. A new volunteer Fire Department. F. Waivers for Low Income Housing and Retiree Housing. Impact fees for Very Low Income Housing and Retiree Housing may be waived by the City Council pursuant to Section VII, if the applicant: (1) ensures the housing will maintain its eligibility as Very Low Income Housing or Retiree Housing as defined in this Ordinance for at least thirty (30) years from the date of building permit issuance; and (2) certifies each year thereafter, by the anniversary date of building permit issuance, that the housing still meets the requirement. If at any time during the 30-year period the housing is converted to market-rate housing or the housing fails to comply with these eligibility requirements, the waiver is automatically voided, and the owners of the development shall pay the impact fees in effect on the date eligibility expires. (1) G. Effect of Payment of Impact Fees on Other Applicable City Land Development Regulations 1. The payment of impact fees shall not entitle the applicant to a development permit unless all other applicable requirements, standards, and conditions of approval have been met. Such other requirements, standards, and conditions of approval are independent of the requirement for payment of impact fees. 2. Neither these Procedures or the applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances shall affect, in any manner, the use of property, density/intensity of development, design and improvement standards or other applicable standards or requirements of the North Augusta Land Development Regulations. H. Amendments. 'This Ordinance, and any applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances for any particular public facilities may be amended from time to time by the City Council, SECTION IV. PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSITION, CALCULATION AND COLLECTION OF IMPACT FEES A. In General. An applicant shall be notified by the City of the applicable impact fee requirements at the time of application for a building permit, and calculated and paid prior to issuance of a building permit. B. Calculation. 1. Upon receipt of an application for a building permit, the Director shall determine (a) whether it is a residential or nonresidential use; (b) the specific category (type) of residential or nonresidential development, if applicable; ( c) if residential, the number of new dwelling units; ( d) if non-residential, the number of new or additional square feet of floor area and the proposed use; and ( e) the Impact Fee District( s) in which the new development is located. After making these determinations, the Director shall calculate the impact fees due. If the applicant has requested an offset pursuant to Section 4.(c), the offset shall be calculated and subtracted from the impact fees due. ATTACHMENT #6 Page 7 of 14 8 2. If the type of land use proposed for new development is not expressly listed in the specific Fee Setting Impact Fee Ordinance, the Director shall (a) identify the most similar land use type listed and calculate the impact fees based on the fees for that land use, or (b) identify the broader land use category within which the specific land use would apply and calculate the impact fees based on the impact fees for that land use category. 3. An applicant may request a non-binding estimate of impact fees due from the Director for a particular new development at any time. The estimate may change depending on the time a formal application for a building permit is submitted. 4. The calculation of impact fees due from a multiple-use new development shall be based upon the fees due for each use. 5. The calculation of impact fees due from phased development shall be based upon the demand generated by each specific use of the phase of the development. C. Offsets. 1. Offsets against the amount of impact fees due from a new development may be provided by an applicant for the dedication of land and/or the provision of public facility system improvements that are identified in the capital improvement plan for the particular public facility if either (a) the costs of such land or public facilities have been included in the capital improvement plan for the public facility or the impact fee calculation methodology, or (b) the land dedicated is determined by the Director to be a reasonable substitute for the cost of public facilities which are included in the capital improvement plan and applicable impact fee calculation methodology. 2. Applications for offsets shall be made on forms provided by the Director and shall be submitted concurrent or prior to an application for building permit. The application for an offset shall be accompanied by evidence establishing the eligibility of the applicant for the offset. The Director shall calculate the applicable impact fees without the offset and then determine whether an offset is due and, if so, the amount of the offset. The offset shall be applied against the impact fees due. In no event shall an offset be granted in an amount exceeding the impact fees due. 3. Offsets for dedication of land or provision of public facility system improvements that are identified in the capital improvement plan shall be applicable only as to impact fees imposed for the same types of public facilities. Even if the value of the dedication of land or provision of a public facility exceeds the impact fees due for the type of public facility, the excess value may not be transferred to impact fees calculated as due from the applicant for other types of public facilities, nor may the excess value be transferred to other applicants or properties. D. Collection 1. The Director shall collect all applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building permit unless: a. the applicant is determined to be entitled to a full offset; or b. the applicant has been determined to be not subject to the payment of impact fees; or ATTACHMENT #6 Page 8 of 14 9 c. the applicant has taken an appeal pursuant to Section VI, and a bond or other surety in the amount of the impact fee, as calculated by the Director, has been posted with the City. SECTION V. ESTABLISHMENT OF IMPACT FEE ACCOUNTS; APPROPRIATION OF IMPACT FEE FUNDS; AND REFUNDS A. Impact Fee Accounts. An Impact Fee Account is established by the City for each public facility for which impact fees are imposed. Such accounts shall clearly identify the category, account, or fund for which the impact fees are imposed. Subaccounts may be established for individual Impact Fee Districts and subdistricts. All impact fees collected by the City shall be deposited into the appropriate Impact Fee Account or subaccount, which shall be interest bearing. All interest earned or monies deposited to the accounts or subaccounts shall be credited to and be considered funds of the account. The funds of each account shall not be commingled with other funds or revenues of the City. The City shall establish and implement necessary accounting controls to ensure that the impact fee funds are properly deposited, accounted for, and appropriated in accordance with these Procedures, and any other applicable legal requirements. B. Appropriation of Impact Fee Funds 1. In General. Impact fee funds may be appropriated for public facilities identified in the capital improvement plan of the public facility and for the payment of principal, bonds, contracts, and other obligations issued by or on behalf of the City or other applicable service providers to finance such public facilities. 2. Restrictions on Appropriations. Impact fees shall be appropriated only (a) for the public facility for which they were imposed, calculated, and collected and (b) within the Impact Fee District or subdistrict where collected. They shall be appropriated and expended within three (3) years of the date they were scheduled to be expended in the capital improvements plan. Impact fees shall not be appropriated or expended for funding maintenance or repair of public facilities nor for operational or personnel expenses associated with the provision of the public facility. 3. Appropriation of Impact Fee Funds Outside of District or Subdistrict Where Collected. Except for public education facilities impact fees, impact fee funds may be appropriated for a public facility located outside of the district or subdistrict where collected, if the demand for the public facility is generated in whole or in part by the new development or if the public facility will serve the new development. C. Procedure for Appropriation of Impact Fee Funds. 1. The City shall each year identify public facility projects anticipated to be funded in whole or in part with impact fees. The public facility recommendations shall be based upon the impact fee annual review set forth in Section 3(b) and such other information as may be relevant, but shall not be part of the annual budget and capital improvements programming process. 2. The recommendations shall be consistent with the provisions of these Procedures, the Fee Setting Impact Fee Ordinance for the public facility, applicable legal requirements, and any guidelines adopted by the City Council. 3. The City Council may include impact fee funded public facilities in the City's annual budget and capital improvements program. If included, the description of the public facility shall specify the nature of the public facility, the location of the public facility, the capacity to be ATTACHMENT #6 Page 9 of 14 10 added by the public facility, the service area of the public facility, the need/demand for the public facility, and the anticipated timing of completion of the public facility 4. The City Council shall verify that adequate impact fee funds are or will be available from the appropriate Impact Fee Accounts for the specific public facility. D. Refunds 1. Eligibility for Refund. a. Expiration or Revocation of Permit or Approval, or Demolition. An applicant or a successor-in-interest who paid impact fees for new development for which an approval or permit has expired or been revoked, or which is demolished with five years of payment of the fee, is eligible to apply for a refund of impact fees paid. b. Failure of City to Appropriate Impact Fee Funds Within Time Limit. The City shall notify the owner of record of a development that has paid impact fees if the City has failed to appropriate and expend the impact fees collected from the applicant within the time limits established in Section 5.B.2, and the owner of record is eligible to apply for a refund of impact fees paid. The accounting shall be based on a first-in, first out basis. c. Reduction in Density or Intensity of New Development. An applicant or a successor- in- interest who paid impact fees is eligible for a refund if the density or intensity of the development for which the impact fees are paid is reduced after payment of the fees, and the fees are not appropriated and expended. 2. Refund Application for Expiration or Revocation of Permit or Approval, or Demolition. Applications for a refund due to expiration or revocation of a permit or approval, or demolition of the development shall include: (a) evidence that the applicant is the property owner or the duly designated agent of the property owner, (b) the amount of the impact fees paid and receipts evidencing such payments, and (c) documentation evidencing the expiration or revocation of the permit or approval, or demolition of the structure pursuant to a valid City issued demolition permit. Failure to apply for the refund within sixty (60) days following expiration or revocation of the permit or approval, or demolition of the building or structure shall constitute a waiver of entitlement to a refund. No interest shall be paid by the City in calculating the amount of the refunds. 3. Refund Application for Failure of City to Appropriate and Expend Funds. Applications for refunds due to City failure to appropriate and expend fees collected from an applicant within the time limits established in Sections 5.B.2. shall be initiated by the owner-of-record within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the City has notified the owner of a right to a refund. To receive the refund, the owner-of- record shall submit (a) evidence that the applicant is the property owner or the duly designated agent of the property owner, and (b) the amount of the impact fees paid and receipts evidencing the payments. Refunds shall include any interest earned on the impact fees being refunded. 4. Refund Application Due to Reduction in Density or Intensity. Applications for refunds due to a reduction in density or intensity of development shall include (a) evidence that the applicant is the property owner or developer who paid the impact fees or, if the applicant is the current owner, evidence that the developer has waived rights to a refund, (b) the amount of the impact fees paid and receipts evidencing payments, and (c) documentation evidencing a reduction in ATTACHMENT #6 Page 10 of 14 11 density or intensity of the new development. No refund shall be approved until a revised new development plan is approved by the City. The refund shall be paid to the current property owner or developer, as appropriate. The refund shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula: (SUl x F) - (SU2 x FI) where SUl = public facility demand generated originally by the new development SU2 = public facility demand currently generated by the new development F = the impact fee in effect at the time of original approval of the new development Fl = the impact fee currently in effect at the time of approval of the new development 5. The City may, at its option, make refunds of impact fees by direct payment, by offsetting such refunds against other impact fees due for the same public facility for new development on the same property, or by other means subject to agreement with the person receiving the refund. SECTION VI. APPEALS A. A feepayor may pay an impact fee under protest. A feepayor making the payment of impact fees is not estopped from exercising the right of appeal under this Ordinance, or estopped from receiving a refund for any overpayment of the fees, if that is determined to be the case on appeal. B. An appeal from any decision of the Director pursuant to these Procedures shall be made to the City Council. If the notice of appeal is accompanied by a letter of credit in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney in an amount equal to the impact fees due, the development may be approved. The filing of an appeal shall not stay the imposition or the collection of impact fees unless a bond or other sufficient surety is provided. C. The burden of proof shall be on the appellant to demonstrate that the decision of the Director is erroneous. SECTION VII. EXEMPTIONS/WAIVERS A. Filing of Application. Petitions for exemptions to the application of these Procedures or waivers from specific impact fees shall be filed with the City Council B. Effect of Grant of Exemption/Waiver. If the City Council grants an exemption or waiver, the amount of the impact fees exempted or waived shall be provided by the City or other appropriate service provider for the particular public facilities, from non-impact fee funds. The funds shall be deposited in the appropriate Impact Fee Account. C. Timing of Provision of Waived/Exempted Impact Fees. The provision of the amount of exempted or waived impact fees by the City or other appropriate service provider shall be made within a ATTACHMENT #6 Page 11 of 14 12 reasonable period of time, consistent with the applicable capital improvements program and the capital improvement plan for the public facility. D. Development Agreements. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the City's authority and ability to enter into development agreements with applicants for new development which provide for payments in-lieu of impact fees. SECTION VIII. TERMINATION OF FEES The city's authority to collect impact fees pursuant to this ordinance shall be effective until earlier of: A. Repeal of this ordinance B. Inability of the system improvements recovered through the fees to provide commensurate capacity or services to additional units of service. SECTION IX. MEDIATION If there is a dispute between a feepayor and the City about an impact fee amount due, an offset, or a waiver, the City Council and the feepayor may agree to resolve the dispute through mediation, by using a qualified independent mediator, by mutual agreement. Participation in mediation does not preclude the feepayor from pursuing other remedies provided by law. SECTION X. CONFLICT To the extent of any conflict between other City ordinances and these Procedures, these Procedures shall be deemed to be controlling; provided, however, that these Procedures are not intended to amend or repeal any existing City ordinance, resolution, or regulation. SECTION XI. SEVERABILITY E. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of these Procedures is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of these Procedures shall be deemed to be a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Procedures nor impair or nullify the remainder of such Procedures which shall continue in full force and effect. F. If the application of any provision of these Procedures to any new development is declared to be invalid by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the intent of the City Council is that such decision shall be limited to the specific new development immediately involved in the controversy, action, or proceeding in which such decision of invalidity was rendered. Such decision shall not affect, impair, or nullify these Procedures as a whole or the application of any provision of these Procedures to any other new development. ATTACHMENT #6 Page 12 of 14 13 I. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. II. This Ordinance shall become effective November 1, 2025. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _________ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025. First Reading Briton S. Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #6 Page 13 of 14 0 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.40.3 Miles Map Key City Limits Line City Limits Polygon Parcel Lines 6/23/2025 Path: H:\kbaker\ArcGIS\Studies\Impact Fees\Impact Fees.aprx City of North Augusta City Limits Map for Impact Fees ± ATTACHMENT "A"ATTACHMENT #6 Page 14 of 14 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14 ESTABLISHMENT OF IMPACT FEE CHARGES WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish and impose impact fees on new development to finance public facilities necessitated by such development; and WHEREAS, the City has studied the necessity for and implications of the adoption of impact fees for various public facilities; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that most impact fees will have certain common characteristics and, therefore, will benefit from the adoption and use of a uniform procedure for the imposition, calculation, collection, expenditure, and administration of impact fees; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that impact fees are appropriate for funding public facilities, whether provided by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that I. The following impact fees are set forth and are applicable to new development, as set forth herein: 1. Parks & Recreation Impact Fee for Residential: a. Single-Family $1,607 b. Multi-Family $910 per unit 2. Sanitation Impact Fee for Residential a. Single-Family $193 b. Multi-Family $109 per unit 3. Water Impact Fee for Residential and Commercial Meter Size and TypeCapacityFee Amount 0.75 Displacement1$406.00 1.00 Displacement1.67$679.00 1.50 Displacement3.33$1,345.00 2.00 Displacement5.33$2,166.00 3.00 Singlejet 10.67$4,337.00 3.00 Compound10.67$4,337.00 3.00 Turbine 11.67$4,744.00 4.00 Singlejet 16.67$6,776.00 4.00 Compound16.67$6,776.00 4.00 Turbine 21 $85,536.00 6.00 Singlejet 33.33$13,548.00 6.00 Compound33.33$13,548.00 6.00 Turbine 43.33$17,612.00 8.00 Compound53.33$21,677.00 8.00 Turbine 93.33$37,936.00 10.00 Turbine 140 $53,906.00 12.00 Turbine176.67$71,811.00 ATTACHMENT #7 Page 1 of 2 4. Wastewater Impact Fee for Residential and Commercial II. This Ordinance shall become effective November 1, 2025. III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _________ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025. First Reading: Briton S. Williams, Mayor Second Reading: ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk Meter Size and TypeCapacityFee Amount 0.75 Displacement 1$109.00 1.00 Displacement 1.67$182.00 1.50 Displacement 3.33$363.00 2.00 Displacement 5.33$581.00 3.00 Singlejet 10.67$1,164.00 3.00 Compound 10.67$1,164.00 3.00 Turbine 11.67$1,273.00 4.00 Singlejet 16.67$1,818.00 4.00 Compound 16.67$1,818.00 4.00 Turbine 21 $2,291.00 6.00 Singlejet 33.33$3,636.00 6.00 Compound 33.33$3,636.00 6.00 Turbine 43.33$4,726.00 8.00 Compound 53.33$5,817.00 8.00 Turbine 93.33$10,180.00 10.00 Turbine 140 $15,271.00 12.00 Turbine 176.67$19,271.00 ATTACHMENT #7 Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-16 OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA CITY CODE REGARDING IMPACT FEES FOR PROPERTIES WITH UTILITIES PROVIDED THROUGH ANNEXATION AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish and impose impact fees on new development to finance public facilities necessitated by such development; and WHEREAS, the City has studied the necessity for and implications of the adoption of impact fees for various public facilities; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that most impact fees will have certain common characteristics and, therefore, will benefit from the adoption and use of a uniform procedure for the imposition, calculation, collection, expenditure, and administration of impact fees; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that impact fees are appropriate for funding public facilities, whether provided by the City. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Augusta has determined that it is in the public interest to clarify the collection of impact fees for utility services provided under annexation agreements; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to ensure that all such fees are properly allocated to support infrastructure demands generated by development. 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. Section 2-16 of the North Augusta City Code is hereby amended to add a new subsection (3), which shall read as follows: (3) For property provided with utilities pursuant to an annexation agreement, the applicable impact fee for in-city properties for utilities shall be charged in addition to any other applicable fees. This impact fee shall be deposited into the appropriate impact fee account designated for the corresponding utility service. II. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, or provision of this ordinance is found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such finding shall not affect the remaining provisions of this ordinance. III. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its final reading and adoption by the City Council of North Augusta. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, this ___ day of October, 2025. First Reading Briton S. Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16 TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING ± 0.40 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY HF DEVELOPERS, LLC, TAX PARCEL NO. 007-13-01-014 FROM PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO DTMU2, DOWNTOWN MIXED USE 2 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, HF Developers, LLC has requested the property be rezoned from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2; and WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a July 16, 2025 public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by HF Developers, LLC to amend the Official Zoning Map of North Augusta from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2 for approximately +0.40 acres consisting of Tax Parcel 007-13-01-014 and has issued their recommendation. The staff reports and the recommendation of the Planning Commission have been provided to City Council; and 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. A parcel consisting of +0.40 acres, owned by HF Developers, LLC is hereby rezoned from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2. Said property is Aiken County tax map parcel # 007-13-01-014 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 #9 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 OCTOBER, 2025. First Reading Briton S. Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #9 Page 2 of 3 ES P L A N A D E RAILR O A D FUL T O N ARRINGTO N KENN E S A W LA F A Y E T T E FRONT BLUE CLAY TINPAN PR ESERVA T I ON TAFT H E I R L O O M BRICK P O N D Exhibit A Application Number RZM25-002 Tax Parcel Number 007-13-01-014 to be rezoned DTMU2, Downtown Mixed-Use 2 0 80 160 240 32040 Feet 8/27/2025 ± Path: H:\kbaker\ArcGIS\Rezonings\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K.aprx Map Key Zoning ZONING Outside of City Zoning DTMU2 - Downtown Mixed-Use 2 PD - PlannedDevelopment P - Public TPN 007-13-01-014 to be rezoned DTMU2 Parcel K ATTACHMENT #9 Page 3 of 3 Department of Planning and Development Project Staff Report RZM25-002 Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Project Name Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Applicant HF Developers, LLC Address/Location Located along Lafayette Street Parcel Numbers 007-13-01-008 Existing Zoning PD, Planned Development Traffic Impact Tier 1 Proposed Use Mixed Use Proposed Zoning DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2 Future Land Use Mixed Use SECTION 2: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION Section 18.11 of the North Augusta Development Code (NADC) provides uniform procedures for processing changes to the Official Zoning Map. The Planning Commission must use the criteria established in NADC Section 18.11.5 to evaluate each application. These criteria are further analyzed in Section 6 of this report, but are as follows per NADC Section 18.11.5.1-10: 1.The size of the tract(s) in question. 2.Whether the proposal conforms with and furthers the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, other adopted plans, and the goals, objectives, and policies of this Chapter. Specifically, the Planning Commission shall consider the goals stated in §1.3. 3.The relationship of the uses envisioned under the new zoning and the uses currently present in adjacent tracts. In particular, the Planning Commission shall consider whether: a.The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area; b.There will be any adverse effects on the capacity or safety of the portion of street network influenced by the rezoning; c.There will be any adverse effects on existing or planned public utility services in the area; ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 1 of 19 Project Staff Report RZM25-002 Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Page 2 of 9 d. Parking problems; or e. Environmental impacts that the new use will generate such as excessive storm water runoff, water, air, or noise pollution, excessive nighttime lighting or other nuisances. 4. Any recent change of character in the area due to installation of public facilities, other zone changes, new growth trends, deterioration and development. 5. The zoning districts and existing land uses of the surrounding properties. 6. Whether the subject property is suitable for the uses to which it has been restricted under the existing zoning classification. 7. Whether the rezoning is compatible with the adjacent neighborhood, especially residential neighborhood stability and character. 8. The length of time the subject property has remained vacant as zoned, if applicable. 9. Whether there is an adequate supply of land available in the subject area and the surrounding community to accommodate the zoning and community needs including, but not limited to, affordable housing and economic development. 10. Whether the existing zoning was in error at the time of adoption. As referenced in item (2) above, NADC Section 1.3 states the following: 1.3 Comprehensive Development Code The Development Code as established in this Chapter has been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, and the general welfare of the community. It is intended to consolidate in one place and in logical order, without unnecessary duplication, the city’s regulations pertaining to land use and development. It is designed to make it possible for all of those concerned with land use and development to have access to all relevant city legislation in one convenient Chapter that is capable of being published and distributed as a separate and comprehensive segment of the Code of Ordinances, City of North Augusta, South Carolina, hereinafter referred to as the City Code, as a whole. The specific objectives of this Chapter are: 1.3.1 To protect the health, safety and general welfare; and 1.3.2 To promote new development forms that complete neighborhoods that: a. Are designed at a human scale by controlling massing and design that respects the architectural vernacular of North Augusta; b. Foster communication among neighbors and connectivity to the larger community by allowing compact development patterns, interconnected street systems, short blocks; c. Include or reinforce central places, such as North Augusta’s traditional downtown and neighborhood commercial centers, civic gathering places, and open space; ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 2 of 19 Project Staff Report RZM25-002 Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Page 3 of 9 d. Encourage walking and biking by the layout of blocks and streets; e. Accommodate vehicular travel without allowing parking lots and streets to dominate the built environment; f. Provide a mix of housing types, including housing affordable to all households and housing arrangements that foster neighborliness; g. Provide a variety of spaces, including outdoor and passive outdoor uses, which become part of the public realm; h. Design streets as outdoor rooms, with attention to pedestrian and bicyclist safety as well as to the safety of motorists; i. Includes neighborhood design that responds to the natural, cultural and historic context; j. Are the result of a planning process that is inclusive and involves opportunities for negotiation between the designer and the City. Planning Commission Action Requested: The Planning Commission may recommend approval or denial of this request according to NADC § 18.11.4. The Planning Commission’s recommendation is then forwarded to the City Council for their consideration per NADC § 18.11.4.1. SECTION 3: PUBLIC NOTICE Per NADC Article 18, a notice of the rezoning request and scheduled date of the Planning Commission public hearing was originally mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property on June 20, 2025. The property was posted with the required public notice on June 25, 2025. A public notice of the rezoning request and scheduled date of the Planning Commission public hearing was published in The North Augusta Star and on the City’s website at www.northaugustasc.gov on June 25, 2025. SECTION 4: SITE HISTORY The portion of the parcel proposed for rezoning is a portion of a previously approved Planned Development (PD) usually referred to as “Hammond’s Ferry.” The commercial portion of the site is often referred to as “Riverside Village.” The first Planned Development (PD) General Development Plan (GDP) for Hammond’s Ferry was approved by the Planning Commission on ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 3 of 19 Project Staff Report RZM25-002 Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Page 4 of 9 July 25, 2002 and Ordinance 2002-23 was adopted by City Council on December 12, 2002. There have been several modifications to the original PD ordinance and associated General Development Plan. Throughout this time, the property has been subject to several agreements between the City and site developers in the form of development agreements and parking agreements. The site is also subject to restrictions imposed by the Hammond’s Ferry Business District Association, incorporated in 2008. The most recent revision to the general development plan was for Phase B, the town center, including the stadium and commercial area. At the May 21, 2015 meeting of the Planning Commission, the major modification to the GDP and PD ordinance were reviewed and recommended for approval by City Council. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2015-14, on August 3, 2015. As stated in the Ordinance, these changes were in response to changing economic conditions, development codes, and development opportunities on the site and have resulted in the current development on the site. The property has become a model for redevelopment through careful planning and innovative development. This proposal is a continuation of the development of the site. On April 18, 2019, the North Augusta Planning Commission reviewed a request by Greenstone, LLC to rezone 11 parcels in the Hammond’s Ferry PD from PD, Planned Development to D, Downtown Mixed Use. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-02 on May 20, 2019 amending the official zoning map for these parcels: 007-18-05-002, 007-18-05-004, 007-14-19-001, 007- 14-19-005, 007-14-19-007, 007-17-02-005, 007-17-02-008, 007-18-06-001, 007-1 7-02-006, 007-17-02-004. and 007-13-42-003. The applicant is requesting to rezone an additional ±0.4 acres, a portion of TPN 007-13-01-008, from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2. The request will facilitate the required parking for Parcel K and allow a small section of the property adjacent to Lafeyette Street and the Brick Pond Park to be combined with TPN 007-13-42-003. The zoning districts must match before the parcels can be combined. SECTION 5: EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS Existing Land Use Future Land Use Zoning Subject Parcel Vacant Mixed Use PD, Planned Development North Brick Pond Park Mixed Use PD, Planned Development South Apartments Mixed Use PD, Planned Development East Parking Garage Mixed Use PD, Planned Development West Single-Family Residential/ Vacant Mixed Use PD, Planned Development ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 4 of 19 Project Staff Report RZM25-002 Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Page 5 of 9 Access – The property currently has access from Lafayette Street. Topography – The parcel is relatively flat. The majority of Riverside Village was graded at the start of construction on Phase B of Hammond’s Ferry. Utilities – Water and wastewater are available from Lafayette Street and Railroad Avenue. Floodplain – Portions of the site fall within the 100-year floodplain. Applicable FIRM panels have been included with the staff report attachments. Drainage Basin – This site is located within the Crystal Lake Basin as designated on the City of North Augusta Stormwater Management’s Drainage Basin Map. The 2014 Stormwater Management Stream Water Quality Assessment Summary lists the Pole Branch Basin as 100% within the city limits and reports an overall fair water quality. This means studies have indicated water quality impairments in several categories including the levels of nitrates, ammonia, and manganese found in samples. This basin has been ranked as a high priority for water quality improvements through best management practices and other water quality improvement projects to decrease the possibility of overtopping ponds in the system. SECTION 6: STAFF EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS Staff provides the following information for context related to the Commission’s deliberation. Descriptions and commentary added by staff will be italicized. 1. The size of the tract in question (§18.11.5). The total acreage of TPN 007-31-01-008 is 1.27 acres. The portion of the property included in the requested rezoning is approximately 0.4 acres. This is a small portion of the overall ± 195 acres contained in the existing PD. 2. Whether the proposal conforms with and furthers the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, other adopted plans, and the goals, objectives, and policies of the Development Code, §1.2 (§18.11.5.2). The rezoning request satisfies several core principles and key initiatives of the current Comprehensive Plan. The Downtown Mixed Use designation supports flexibility in development standards to encourage mixes of uses and infill development, providing urban amenities to existing and new residents, a mixture of housing types, connection to the Greeneway, encouraging pedestrian and bicycle access to the area, and will access to cultural resources such as the Riverview Amphitheater and the Greenjackets Stadium. ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 5 of 19 Project Staff Report RZM25-002 Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Page 6 of 9 By changing these properties to the “DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use - 2” zoning, the Planning Department envisions this as a step in the development of the Downtown Master Plan (Initiative 7.2) and updating the Downtown codes to reflect better the goals of revitalizing, redefining, and allowing flexibility in fostering the development of a functional, vibrant downtown core for the City. The city has identified Downtown as a priority investment area and a place to encourage mixed-use and progressive infill development (Initiative 7.3). 3. The relationship of the uses envisioned under the new zoning and the uses currently present in adjacent tracts. In particular, the Planning Commission shall consider whether as stated in NADC §18.11.5.3. a. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area; The surrounding area contains a mix of commercial and residential development. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area. Downtown zoning exists just north of the subject sites, and this site is seen as an extension of the existing downtown commercial core. Through the PD, Phase B has been programmed to be an urban town center, similar to the existing downtown area. b. There will be any adverse effects on the capacity or safety of the portion of street network influenced by the rezoning; There is an existing street system in the Riverside Village area and staff see no negative effects to the street network. c. There will be any adverse effects on existing or planned public utility services in the area; This is an undeveloped lot in an existing subdivision and the infrastructure is in place to support the development of the parcel. The existing utility network accommodates the anticipated development potential of the subject property based on the sizes of the sanitary sewer line located near the site and availability of potable water and sanitary sewer from the City of North Augusta. d. Parking problems; or Parking for the site will continue to be provided based on existing parking ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 6 of 19 Project Staff Report RZM25-002 Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Page 7 of 9 agreements and the requirements of the North Augusta Development Code. The rezoning allows for a small additional parking lot at the rear of Parcel K. This parking is intended to be limited to residents and visitors of Parcel K and was recommended and facilitated by Hammond’s Ferry so parallel parking along Lafayette St. adjacent to Parcel K could be maintained. e. Environmental impacts that the new use will generate such as excessive storm water runoff, water, air, or noise pollution, excessive nighttime lighting or other nuisances. The proposed rezoning does not appear to create any additional environmental impacts. Each site plan must comply with all applicable development standards in the Development Code, including the state and federal standards associated with stormwater management, water and air pollution. City design standards and municipal codes are in place to address noise pollution and excessive nighttime lighting. 4. Any recent change of character in the area due to installation of public facilities, other zone changes, new growth trends, deterioration and development (§18.11.5.4). This rezoning directly addresses a change in character and new growth trends in the area. With the completion of most of the infrastructure in and around Phase B of the Hammond’s Ferry Planned development, the outlines of what development can take place are currently in place and will not be significantly altered. 5. The zoning districts and existing land uses of the surrounding properties (§18.11.5.5). The proposed zoning classification will remain mixed use, which should not adversely impact the current surrounding single-family residential uses or commercial development, as it is no different than what exists currently and what has been planned for this property. 6. Whether the subject property is suitable for the uses to which it has been restricted under the existing zoning classification (§18.11.5.6). The subject properties are suitable for the proposed uses under both the existing and requested zoning district. The subject property is suitable for residential and commercial development. ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 7 of 19 Project Staff Report RZM25-002 Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Page 8 of 9 7. Whether the rezoning is compatible with the adjacent neighborhood, especially residential neighborhood stability and character (§18.11.5.7). There are currently a mix of housing types and densities in Riverside Village. The rezoning is compatible with the existing residential neighborhood’s stability and character. A mix of building styles and uses are encouraged in the existing Planned Development ordinance and the requested Downtown zoning. The Hammond’s Ferry Business District Association will continue the architectural review and approval of any buildings within the agreed bounds of the property owner’s association. 8. The length of time the subject property has remained vacant as zoned, if applicable (§18.11.5.8). Prior to the approval of the PD, the property was vacant for many years. After the introduction of the PD, the site has quickly developed into a thriving mixed-use district. 9. Whether there is an adequate supply of land available in the subject area and the surrounding community to accommodate the zoning and community needs including, but not limited to, affordable housing and economic development (§18.11.5.9). The amount of land available in this particular area is limited by existing development to the west, the Georgia Avenue to the east, Brick Pond Park to the north, and the Savannah River to the south. 10. Whether the existing zoning was in error at the time of adoption (§18.11.5.10). The existing zoning of PD, Planned Development has been in place since the adoption of the Hammond’s Ferry Planned Development Ordinance No. 2002-03 in December 2002. This does not appear to have been done in error. SECTION 7: RECOMMENDATION The Department has determined the application is complete. Staff recommends that TPN 007- 13-01-008 be rezoned from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2. Staff would like to note that this request was coordinated with the input and understanding of the Planning and Development Department to address issues that have arisen with the existing PD Ordinance in the review of Parcel K. Parcel K was approved with conditions that the portion of Hammond's Ferry HOA property containing the additional parking for the site will be deeded, rezoned, and combined with TPN 007-13-42-003 prior to issuance of any C.O. for the building. ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 8 of 19 Project Staff Report RZM25-002 Riverside Village Parcel K Rezoning Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Page 9 of 9 Staff would like to emphasize that approval of this zoning does not in any way negate or alter any existing agreements on the site. This includes the existing Parking Agreement and Development Agreement. Just as in any private property owner’s association, the Planning and Development Department has a limited role in enforcing the covenants of private property owner associations such as the Hammond’s Ferry Business District Association, which will remain place as incorporated in 2008. However, this should not be taken as the Department abandoning its role in enforcing or creating any development standards for the Downtown district. Staff recommends that this rezoning be used to encourage the creation of a downtown parking plan, revision of the existing downtown development codes, and Downtown Master Plan. The Planning Commission may recommend approval or denial of this request according to NADC § 17.4. SECTION 8: ATTACHMENTS 1. Aerial 2. Topography 3. Current Zoning 4. Proposed Zoning 5. Public Hearing Notice 6. Application Documents 7. FEMA FIRM panel cc HF Developers, LLC, via email ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 9 of 19 RAILR O A D HEIRLOO M BLUE CLAY FULTON KENN E S A W LA F A Y E T T E ES P L A N A D E PRESERVATION AR R I N G T O N TAFT BRICK P O N D Aiken County, SC, Maxar, Microsoft ± 07515022530037.5 Feet Path: H:\kbaker\ArcGIS\Rezonings\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K.aprx Aerial Map Application Number RZM25-002 Tax Parcel Number 007-13-01-008 Zoned PD, Planned Development 6/17/2025 9:59 AM Approximate area to be rezoned DTMU2 Parcel K ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 10 of 19 LA F A Y E T T E BLUE CLAY RAILR O A D B R I C KPOND 12 6 130 126 138 12 8 12 4 1 2 2 12 6 12 6 12 2 138 1 2 2 12 6 124 128 136 122 13 4 136 132 138 130 124 128 12 6 Topography Map Application Number RZM25-002 Tax Parcel Number 007-13-01-008 Zoned PD, Planned Development ± 030609012015 Feet 6/17/2025 9:59 AM Path: H:\kbaker\ArcGIS\Rezonings\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K.aprx Map Key Topo2ft Topo2ft TPN 007-13-01-008 CONA.SDE.Roads Subject Parcel Parcel K ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 11 of 19 ES P L A N A D E RAILR O A D FUL T O N ARRINGTO N KENN E S A W LA F A Y E T T E FRONT BLUE CLAY TINPAN PR ESERVA T I O N TAFT H E I R L O O M BRICK P O N D 08016024032040 Feet Map Key Zoning ZONING Outside of City Zoning DTMU2 - Downtown Mixed-Use 2 PD - Planned Development P - Public TPN 007-13-01-008 TPN 007-13-01-008 6/17/2025 Path: H:\kbaker\ArcGIS\Rezonings\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K.aprx Current Zoning Map Application Number RZM25-002 Tax Parcel Number 007-13-01-008 Zoned PD, Planned Development ± A portion of Subject Parcel to be rezoned ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 12 of 19 ES P L A N A D E RAILR O A D FUL T O N ARRINGTO N KENN E S A W LA F A Y E T T E FRONT BLUE CLAY TINPAN PR ESERVA T I O N TAFT H E I R L O O M BRICK P O N D Proposed Zoning Map Application Number RZM25-002 a portion of Tax Parcel Number 007-13-01-008 to be rezoned DTMU2, Downtown Mixed-Use 2 08016024032040 Feet 6/17/2025 ± Path: H:\kbaker\ArcGIS\Rezonings\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K\RZM25-002 HF Parcel K.aprx Map Key Zoning ZONING Outside of City Zoning DTMU2 - Downtown Mixed-Use 2 PD - Planned Development P - Public TPN 007-13-01-008 TPN 007-13-01-008 Approximate area to be rezoned DTMU2 Parcel K ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 13 of 19 City of North Augusta, South Carolina Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice The North Augusta Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the Council Chambers located on the 3rd floor of the North Augusta Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue, to receive public input on the following applications: RZM25-002 – Rezoning – A request by HF Developers, LLC to rezone approximately 0.4 acres from PD, Planned Development to DTMU 2, Downtown Mixed-Use 2. The request affects a portion of TPN 007-13-01-008 located on Lafayette Street in the Hammond’s Ferry Planned Development. The purpose of the request is to rezone the property to the same zoning district for combination with TPN 007-13-42-003. RZT25-001 – Text Amendment – A request by the City of North Augusta to amend Section 9.6.3.2.c, Allowed Signage, of the North Augusta Development Code to remove the allowed use of signs in which the letters or graphics are constructed of neon tubing in the DTMU 1 and DTMU 2 zoning districts. Documents related to the application will be available for public inspection after July 10, 2025 in the office of the Department of Planning and Development on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, South Carolina and online at www.northaugustasc.gov. All members of the public interested in expressing a view on these cases are encouraged to attend or provide written comments to planning@northaugustasc.gov by Noon on July 16th. CITIZEN ASSISTANCE: Individuals needing special assistance or a sign interpreter to participate in the meeting are asked to please notify the Department of Planning and Development at 803-441-4221 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 14 of 19 AT T A C H M E N T #9 - P& D IN F O R M A T I O N Pa g e 15 of 19 AT T A C H M E N T #9 - P& D IN F O R M A T I O N Pa g e 16 of 19 10354888.1 To whom it may concern, The intent of this rezoning application is to change the zoning from a PD zoning to a Downtown Mixed use zoning. This will allow the parcel to be combined with the existing apartments. The rezoning will also allow the developer to build parking spaces on the K3 parcel which is consistent with the overall project’s zoning. ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 17 of 19 LO C A T I O N M A P SI T E MI N O R S U B D I V I S I O N P L A T AI K E N C O U N T Y , S O U T H C A R O L I N A LEGEND SU R V E Y O R ' S N O T E : FL O O D N O T E : SOUTH CAROLINAPROFESSIONALLAND SURVEYORJOHN THOMAS ATTAWAYNO. 14522NO. 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Sai d t r a c t o r p a r c e l o f l a n d c o n t a i n s 2 . 1 2 a c r e s . SC P N O R T H A U G U S T A OW N E R , L L C TR A C T “ K 3 ” - P O R T I O N O F T M P # 0 0 7 - 1 3 - 0 1 - 0 0 8 All t h a t t r a c t o r p a r c e l o f l a n d l y i n g a n d b e i n g l o c a t e d i n C i t y o f A i k e n , A i k e n C o u n t y , S o u t h Car o l i n a a n d b e i n g m o r e p a r t i c u l a r l y d e s c r i b e d a s f o l l o w s : CO M M E N C I N G a t # 5 r e b a r a n d c a p s e t a t t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e n o r t h e r n r i g h t - o f - w a y o f Rai l r o a d A v e n u e ( h a v i n g 6 6 ' R / W ) a n d t h e e a s t e r l y r i g h t - o f - w a y o f L a f a y e t t e S t r e e t . T h e n c e , run a l o n g s a i d e a s t e r l y r i g h t - o f - w a y o f L a f a y e t t e S t r e e t N o r t h 2 0 d e g r e e s 0 7 m i n u t e s 5 6 s e c o n d s Eas t f o r a d i s t a n c e o f 2 0 9 . 9 4 f e e t t o a # 5 r e b a r f o u n d . 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AT T A C H M E N T #9 - P& D IN F O R M A T I O N Pa g e 18 of 19 ATTACHMENT #9 - P&D INFORMATION Page 19 of 19 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28 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 disburse 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, in Januay 2025, the City submitted and received its second draw request of the principal for the transfer station totaling $1,697,737.14; and WHEREAS, in May 2025, the City submitted and received its third draw request of the principal for the transfer station totaling $40,207.86; 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, 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, 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 ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS; funds totaling $62,405 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 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. 2. The City Administrator is authorized to request a “Draw Request” to Aiken County on the interest earned on the City’s invested settlement funding and transferal into City Fund 36. 3. Ancillary transfer station project cost shall not exceed $1,064,870.00 drawn from the interest generated from litigation settlement funds. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. Briton Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #10 Page 2 of 3 Ancillary projects associated with the Regional Solid Waste Transfer Station project: Project / EquipmentAmountDescription Leaf Vacuum Truck 297,600$ For transport to landfill Residential Rear Loader 234,900$ For transport to landfill Residential Boom Truck 221,500$ For transport to landfill Walking Floor Trailer 126,470$ For transport to landfill Transfer Station Storage Building 2 184,400$ Storage for facility equipment Total 1,064,870$ ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT #10 Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29 AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF WITHDRAWAL OF AWARDED ALLOCATION OF THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR TAX YEAR 2023-2024 AND APPROVAL OF WITHDRAWN FUNDS BE ADDED TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX YEAR 2024-2025 ACCOMMODATIONS TAX FUNDING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta receives state accommodations tax funding from the state of South Carolina; and WHEREAS, the City receives more than fifty thousand dollars in state accommodations taxes and pursuant to Section 6-4-25 Code of Laws of South Carolina, formed a local advisory committee consisting of seven members via Resolution 2019-32, updated via Resolution 2020-45, updated via Resolution 2024- 34, updated via Resolution 2025-27; and WHEREAS, Section 6-4-10(4) provides, in part, that the funds received by a municipality collecting more than fifty thousand dollars from the state accommodations tax must allocate the remaining balance, after statutory directed allocations to the General Fund and advertising and promotion funds, to the special fund to use for tourism related expenditures; and WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2024-56, which authorized funding be allocated as recommended by the local Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee and that the funding source be the accommodations tax fund for tax year 2023-2024; and WHEREAS, the local Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee met and reviewed the withdrawal letter from the Augusta Symphony of their awarded funds of $20,000 and voted to recommend that the City Council accept the grant withdrawal request letter from the Augusta Symphony for the tax year 2023-2024 attached hereto, marked as Exhibit A for Council’s consideration; and WHEREAS, the local Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee further met and voted to recommend to the City Council that the withdrawn funding allocation of $20,000 for the tax year 2023- 2024 be rolled over and added to the tax year 2024-2025 accommodation tax year funding allocation. 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: • The withdrawal letter submitted by the Augusta Symphony regarding their awarded funds in the amount of $20,000 for tax year 2023-2024 be accepted • The withdrawn allocation of $20,000 shall be rolled over and added to the accommodations tax year 2024-2025. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #11 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT #11 Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30 COMMITTING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO PROVIDING A LOCAL MATCH FOR A MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA BIG IDEA GRANT AND FOLLOWING ITS PROCUREMENT POLICY WHEN SECURING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS WITH GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) offers Big Idea Impact Grants up to $100,000 to cities and towns within South Carolina to assist in the implementation of innovative projects that positively impact the quality of life in their communities; and WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is a member in good standing of the Municipal Association of South Carolina, making it eligible to apply for the Big Idea Impact Grant; and WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta desires to apply for the 2025 Big Idea Impact Grant to support the implementation of the Four Minute Community Program, designed to strategically place Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout neighborhoods and activate a trained network of citizen responders; and WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is committed to providing a 5% matching contribution, not to exceed $5,000, from the City’s Capital Projects Fund, as required by the grant guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City Council of North Augusta recognizes the value of this grant program and supports the effort to secure funding to enhance public safety and community health through this initiative; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, that: • The City Council fully supports the application to the Municipal Association of South Carolina for the 2025 Big Idea Grant for the purpose of implementing the Four Minute Community Program. • The City Council commits to providing a 5% matching contribution, not to exceed $5,000, from the City’s Capital Projects Fund to ensure the successful completion of the project as outlined in the grant application guidelines. • The City Administrator or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to submit the grant application on behalf of the City of North Augusta, and to provide additional information as needed during the application and grant review process. The City Council further resolves to follow its procurement policy adopted in accordance with SC Code of Laws Section 11-35-50 when securing all services and products purchased with ATTACHMENT #12 Page 1 of 2 funds awarded from a Big Idea Grant, and to meet all accountability requirements set forth by the Municipal Association of South Carolina. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #12 Page 2 of 2 From HEDG to IMPACT: A New Chapter in Municipal Association of SC Grants Uptown HomeResourcesPublicationsUptown After years of the Municipal Association of SC supporting local economic development initiatives through the Hometown Economic Development Grant program, commonly known as HEDG, a new and expanded grant program is taking its place — one updated to reflect the continuously evolving needs and ambitions of communities across the state. The Association is now introducing the IMPACT Fund, an acronym for “Innovative Municipal Projects for Advancing Change and Transformation.” This newly structured program aims to empower municipalities with greater flexibility, increased funding opportunities and a renewed focus on innovation and problem-solving. The IMPACT Fund will now offer two distinct grant tracks tailored to different kinds of municipal needs. Big Idea Grant The Big Idea Grant will be the flagship offering of the new program. Awarding two grants of up to $100,000 each, this grant is designed for municipalities with bold, creative and forward-thinking ideas. Projects might include new public space designs, technology-driven service improvements or community-wide initiatives that tackle challenges in fresh ways. The grant will focus on innovation and the potential for broad, long- term impact. ATTACHMENT #12 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 1 of 4 Problem Solver Grant On the other end of the spectrum will be the Problem Solver Grant, a direct successor to the HEDG model. These eight $25,000 grants are geared toward smaller, more routine — but equally important — municipal projects. This includes practical fixes for municipalities, such as repairs to city or town halls, upgrades to municipal playgrounds, or accessibility improvements in public buildings. The goal is to help communities, particularly smaller towns, address immediate challenges that can enhance daily life for residents. Why the changes? The shift from HEDG to the IMPACT Fund reflects feedback from municipal leaders and evolving statewide priorities. While the economic development focus of HEDG served many communities well, there was growing demand for a more flexible, inclusive grant model — one that supports both ambitious new ideas and the everyday maintenance that keeps towns running smoothly. The IMPACT Fund is designed to respond to both of those needs. Whether a city or town is dreaming big or focused on fixing what’s broken, it can now pursue a grant that fits. Applications The application process for both the Big Idea and Problem Solver Grants will open just after the Municipal Association of SC 2025 Annual Meeting, specifically on Monday, July 21, at 10 a.m. The deadline will be Friday, September 26, at 5 p.m. For both grant applications, the city or town council must pass a resolution in support of the application. The application and reporting processes will be even more streamlined than previous years. The goal is to help municipalities get things done without being bogged down by complicated paperwork or confusing guidelines. For the Big Idea Grants, the evaluation criteria will focus on creativity, potential widespread impact, and strategic value. Projects featuring innovative ideas and new ways of thinking will be rewarded. For the Problem Solver Grants, the evaluation criteria will focus on financial need, community impact and the applying municipality’s history of successfully completing grant projects. The IMPACT Fund, powered by VC3, represents a broader commitment to supporting municipalities as they adapt, grow and improve. Whether city leaders are tackling a pressing infrastructure issue or envisioning a transformative community initiative, this program is designed to meet them where they are, and help them get where they want to go. More information will be available once the application period opens on July 21. Deadline for IMPACT grant applications: Friday, September 26, 5 p.m. ATTACHMENT #12 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 2 of 4 Avive strives to move the needle on out-of-hospital-cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival with a community-based, 911-connected AED program that gets defibrillators where they’re needed–fast. Despite widespread AED placement and billions of dollars invested in public access defibrillation programs, OHCA survival rates have stagnated at 10% for decades. The 4 Minute Community Program aims to shift the paradigm in OHCA response and give more patients a chance to benefit from early defibrillation. 4 Minute Community™ Lifesaving AED tech that tells you when and where it’s needed. ©2025 Avive Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Heart and Arrow Logo, Heart and Arrow Logo AED, Avive, Avive AED, Avive Connect AED, REALConnect, REALConnect Platform, QuickRescue, Intelligent Response, Rapid Incident Reporting, LIFESaver, Avive 4 Minute Community, Incident Data Transfer, AllRescue Technology, EverCharge Battery, are trademarks of Avive Solutions, Inc. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. “The 4 Minute Community Program has the potential to save more lives than I will have saved in my entire career and life’s work as an emergency responder.” Dr. Dan Bledsoe | EMS Medical Director, UPMC ATTACHMENT #12 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 3 of 4 The status quo isn’t working. 7+ MINUTES The average EMS response time in the U.S. is seven or more minutes. 10% Survival chances decrease by 10% for every minute that immediate CPR and use of an AED is delayed. 2% Only 2% of cardiac arrest patients receive bystander AED treatment. 70+% More than 70% of OHCAs occur in the home, where AEDs are not readily available today. 1 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5831456/ 2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8214853/ 3 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3008654/ 4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37725020/ ©2025 Avive Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Heart and Arrow Logo, Heart and Arrow Logo AED, Avive, Avive AED, Avive Connect AED, REALConnect, REALConnect Platform, QuickRescue, Intelligent Response, Rapid Incident Reporting, LIFESaver, Avive 4 Minute Community, Incident Data Transfer, AllRescue Technology, EverCharge Battery, are trademarks of Avive Solutions, Inc. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. avive.life/4mc | Scan to learn more. Introducing the 4 Minute Community a holistic approach to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) management. Avive’s 4 Minute Community Program strives to provide lifesaving care within crucial minutes following an OHCA emergency through first-of-its-kind, connected AED technology, strategic, data-driven placement, community-wide training and robust program management. The 4 Minute Community helps bridge the efforts of bystanders, 911 telecommunicators, first responders, and healthcare providers to create a unified prehospital response system. Avive Connect AED®s are seam- lessly integrated with 911 and strategically placed in the hands and homes of everyday citizens throughout the community. ATTACHMENT #12 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 4 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING AND APPROVAL FOR MURAL CROSSWALKS AT W. PINE GROVE AVENUE AND WEST AVENUE AND AWARDING BID TO ASPHALT CONCEPTS WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is committed to enhancing the aesthetics, walkability, and vibrancy of its downtown area in conjunction with the South Carolina Main Street program; and WHEREAS, the South Carolina Main Street program is scheduled to visit the City’s downtown in November 2025, presenting an opportunity to showcase a special public art project; and WHEREAS, the 2024 West Avenue crosswalk project has come in under budget by approximately $20,000, and the City has successfully been awarded $46,000 through the Grants for Excellence in the Humanities, funded by the Porter Fleming Foundation; and WHEREAS, the combination of grant funds and City funding provides sufficient resources to fund the installation of mural crosswalks at the intersection of W. Pine Grove Avenue and West Avenue; and WHEREAS, the total base bid for the project is $65,200, and the City Council finds it prudent to authorize a contingency for unforeseen costs, bringing the total authorized project budget to an amount not to exceed $70,000; and WHEREAS, the proposed mural crosswalk art has been provided by North Augusta Forward, the City’s current Main Street representative, and approved by the City’s Mural Review Board; and WHEREAS, the City’s Engineering Department has reviewed and approved the specifications and technical requirements for the project, bids for product manufacturing and installation have been solicited and received, and the lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Asphalt Concepts. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, duly assembled, that: 1. The City Council hereby approves the project for the installation of mural crosswalks at the intersection of W. Pine Grove Avenue and West Avenue at a base bid cost of $65,200 and authorizes a contingency for a total project budget not to exceed $70,000. 2. Funding for the project shall be provided as follows: $46,000 from the Grants for Excellence in the Humanities award from the Porter Fleming Fund; remaining funds from the Street Improvement Fund – Crosswalk Program; and the General Fund – Downtown Development. 3. The City Council hereby awards the low bid for this project to Asphalt Concepts in the amount of $65,200. ATTACHMENT #13 Page 1 of 2 4. The City Administrator, or his designee, is authorized to execute any contracts or agreements necessary to complete the project in accordance with City procurement policies. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #13 Page 2 of 2 Subject:Revised Application for WestAvenue Crosswalk Murals October 28,2024 DearMuralReviewBoardandNorth AugustaPlanning+DevelopmentDepartment, On behalf of North AugustaForward,Iampleasedto submit arevised applicationfor the installation of murals on theWestAvenue crosswalks in Downtown North Augusta.This updated submission provides clear details on the specific mural locations. These sidewalk murals have been commissioned byNorth AugustaForwardattherequest of theCity of North Augusta.Wepartnered withNorth Augusta-basedartistand illustrator Dawn M.Cardona,who designed a unique crosswalk mural in three distinctcolorways.Each intersection will feature oneof thesethoughtfully crafted designs,bringing vibrantarttokey pointsalongWestAvenue.Ifapproved,theCity of North Augusta will installthese sidewalk murals using a product called PPG Thermoplastic.The artisthas selected available colors from the product line.The City will communicatewiththevendor andplaceallnecessary orders. The artist used both organicandgeometricshapes because she was inspired bythecombination of natureand metropolitan elements in our City. Attachedarethecompleted application,artwork images,andamap detailingall mural locations.Weare excited tocontributetothebeautification of downtown and look forwardtoyour feedback. Thankyou for your consideration. Sincerely, Kristi Jilson Sykes Directorof Programs North AugustaForward NorthAugustaForward.org ・803-510-0011・POBox6067・NorthAugusta,SC29861-6067 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 1 of 13 Application for Mural Please type or print all information Staff Use Only Application Number _______________ Date Received ________________ 1. Project Address/Location West Avenue and Pine Grove Intersection Crosswalks _________________ Owner Name City of North Augusta ______________________________________________________ Current Zoning _________________ Tax Parcel Number(s) ________________________________ 2. Applicant/Agent _North Augusta Forward___________ Phone Contact __ Mailing Address PO Box 6067 _________________________________________________________ City North Augusta __________________ ST SC ______ Zip 29861 ________________________ Contact Email admin@northaugustaforward.org ___________ Firm Fax ______________________ Signature ________________________________ Date 09/06/2024 _________________________ 4. In accordance with Section 13.8.4 of the North Augusta Development Code, I hereby request the city of North Augusta review the attached plans for a mural. The plan include a color sketch of the proposed mural drawn to scale and a photograph or sketch drawn to scale of the proposed building wall covered by the mural. The applicant acknowledges that all documents required by the City must be correct and complete to initiate the compliance review process by the City. 09/06/2024 Applicants Signature Date ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 2 of 13 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 3 of 13 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 4 of 13 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 5 of 13 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 6 of 13 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 7 of 13 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 8 of 13 AT T A C H M E N T #1 3 - AD D I T I O N A L IN F O Pa g e 9 of 13 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 10 of 13 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 11 of 13 ATTACHMENT #13 - ADDITIONAL INFO Page 12 of 13 AT T A C H M E N T #1 3 - AD D I T I O N A L IN F O Pa g e 13 of 13 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-32 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STEED PAVING FOR THE RIVERSIDE VILLAGE BOLLARD PROJECT AND REVISING THE BUDGET FOR VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN RIVERSIDE VILLAGE WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2025-22 Authorizing Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Riverside Village was adopted on July 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2025-22 authorized various improvements including bollards, and established a total budget of $163,111.90; and WHEREAS, on August 18, 2025, the Engineering & Public Works Department published an Invitation to Bid for “Riverside Village Bollards” on the City of North Augusta’s bids and requests for proposals website page and in South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO); and WHEREAS, On September 9, 2025, sealed bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud for the project; and WHEREAS, the low bid by Steed Paving of Jackson, SC is in the amount of $200,604.08; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta find that the awarding of such bid for the project is in the best interest of the City. 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: 1. Steed Paving shall be awarded a contract for the Riverside Village Bollard Project at a total cost not to exceed $210,604.08, including contingency. 2. All costs associated with Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Riverside Village in excess of the $163,111.90 authorized under Resolution No. 2025-22, but not to exceed $50,000, shall be from the Riverfront/Central Core Redevelopment Fund. 3. 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 SEPTEMBER, 2025. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #14 Page 1 of 1 Project:Riverside Village Bollard Project Date/Time:Sept 9, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m. Department:Engineering & Public Works Project #: *BID WITHDRAWN AT REQUEST OF BIDDER. **CALCULATION ERROR ON ITEM 1 ON BID FORM. ORIGINAL BID $272,037.00. Bidder L-J, INC. STEED PAVING Bid Price $190,665.00* $200,604.08 KENRICK'S CONSTRUCTION $257,904.00** JD GASKINS CONSTRUCTION $235,500.00 ATTACHMENT #14 - Additional Information Page 1 of 2 AT T A C H M E N T #1 4 - Ad d i t i o n a l In f o r m a t i o n Pa g e 2 of 2