RES 2025-31 Mural Crosswalks AdoptedRESOLUTION 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.