RES 2025-34 Living History Park Restoration AdoptedRESOLUTION NO. 2025-34
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH KENRICK’S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE
LIVING HISTORY PARK RESTORATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2024, the impact of Hurricane Helene on the City of
North Augusta represents one of the most, if not most natural disaster to impact the community;
and
WHEREAS, the severe weather from Hurricane Helene resulted in significant damages to
Living History Park and its historical structures; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta filed claims with the South Carolina Municipal
Insurance and Risk Financing Fund (SCMIRF) on the damages to the Living History Park
historic structures and received a total settlement amount of $174,323.88.
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta assigned representatives met with FEMA on June
23, 2025 for site inspection; and
WHEREAS, the Olde Towne Preservation Board and the City of North Augusta desire to
restore the Living History Park historical structures as soon as possible for the good of the
community; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2025, City of North Augusta Procurement Specialist
Shelby Williford, published an RFP for “Living History Park Hurricane Repairs” on the City of
North Augusta’s bids and requests for proposals website page and in SCBO; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2025, the City received 3 proposals that were reviewed by the
Living History Park Restoration committee consisting of Engineering & Public Works Director
Tom Zeaser, Superintendent of Building Standards Mark Timmerman, Parks & Recreation
Maintenance Supervisor Lee Jones, Superintendent of Sanitation Jason Sikes, and Olde Towne
Preservation Board members Judy Dooley and Jerry Murrell; and
WHEREAS, from the three submitted proposals, the committee determined that
Kenrick’s Construction Company submitted the best proposal and is best qualified to provide the
required services in the amount of $215,600; 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.