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MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 2025
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember – Mayor Pro Tem
Dennis C. Briatico, Councilmember
David B. Buck, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
John M. Felak, Councilmember
Robert L. Freitas, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
STUDY SESSION
The Study Session of December 8, 2025 for the City Council of the City of North Augusta, having been duly
publicized, was called to order by Mayor Williams at 6:00pm and also streamed online for public viewing at the
City Facebook page: “City of North Augusta – Public Information” and City YouTube page: “City of North Augusta
Public Information.”
Per Section 30-4-80(e) notice of the meetings was sent out by email to the current maintained “Agenda Mailout”
list consisting of news media outlets and individuals or companies requesting notification. Notice of the
meetings was also posted on the outside doors of the Municipal Center, the main bulletin board of the Municipal
Center located on the first floor, and the City of North Augusta website.
Members present were Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Briatico, Buck, Felak, Freitas, and Toole.
Member absent was Councilmember Carpenter.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant Administrator; Kelly F.
Zier, City Attorney; Thomas C. Zeaser, Director of Engineering and Public Works; Chief Junior Johnson, Public
Safety; Tommy Paradise, Director of Planning & Development; James Sutton, Director of Public Services; Rick
Meyer, Director of Parks & Recreation; Karl Waldhauer, Manager of Tourism; Lynda Williamson, Director of
Finance; Kayla Ferguson, Manager of Human Resources; Jamie Paul, City Clerk; and Ricky Jones, Manager of
Information Technology.
ITEM 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Administrator Clifford led Council’s discussion of items for the December 15, 2025 regular meeting. (See
Attachment #1)
Discussion ensued on Item #5 - Ordinance No. 2025-30 To Regulate the Operation of Golf Carts within the
City of North Augusta Including Nighttime Use – Second Reading, specifically on golf cart use on specific
streets that are 35mph.
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DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 15, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The City Council meeting will be streamed for public viewing online at:
• “City of North Augusta – Public Information” on www.Facebook.com
• “City of North Augusta Public Information” on www.YouTube.com
CITIZEN COMMENTS: Citizens may speak to Mayor and City Council on each item listed on this agenda. The Mayor will call
for comments prior to Council’s discussion. Speakers shall give their name and address in an audible tone of voice. Speaker
Forms are provided on the credenza at the entrance for speakers desiring that the minutes indicate that they addressed Council
on a specific topic. The form will be included as part of the minutes of the meeting. Citizen comments are limited to five
minutes.
CITIZEN ASSISTANCE: Individuals needing special assistance or sign interpreter to participate in the meeting, please notify the
Administration Department 48 hours prior to the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• Regular City Council Meeting minutes of December 1, 2025
• Study Session minutes of December 8, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
5. PUBLIC SAFETY: Ordinance No. 2025-30 To Regulate the Operation of Golf Carts within the City of North
Augusta Including Nighttime Use – Second Reading
NEW BUSINESS
6. CITY COUNCIL: Oath of Office of New Municipal Judge Administered by Mayor Briton S. Williams
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2025-40 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Streets,
Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated Easements and
Rights of Way, Along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Wrenfield at Chanticleer,
Phase A
8. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2025-41 Establishing Fishing Access and Other Usage Rules in the
City of North Augusta Public Waterways
9. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2025-42 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Contract
for the MASC Impact Grant-Funded "4 Minute Community" Program
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT(S)
11. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments: At this time, citizens may speak to Mayor and City Council regarding matters not
listed on the agenda. Speakers shall give their name and address for the records. Speaker Forms are
provided on the credenza for speakers desiring that the minutes indicate that they addressed Council
on a specific topic. The form will be included as part of the minutes of the meeting. Citizen comments
are limited to five minutes.
B. Council Comments
12. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 2 due date is December 19
o Bills were mailed timely on November 24
• Cycle 1 due date is January 3
o Bills were mailed timely on December 10
• Finance Department will be closing on December 10 from 11:30am - 1:30pm for the staff to attend the
Annual Employee Luncheon
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
• 2025 Employee Recognition Luncheon – Details Attached
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• Walnut Lane Boardwalk Repairs – Repairs were started last week, and will continue at least through the
end of this week
• Street Sign Replacement – Crews are replacing street name signs along Georgia and Martintown Roads,
and in various neighborhoods including: Andrew’s Branch, Arbor Place, Bentley Place, Bergen Place,
Bergen Place West, Butler’s Mill, Oak Creek, The Village at Bergen Place, Walnut Grove, Wando
Woodlands, Whatley Place, and Woodstone. Replacement overhead signs are in-hand and will be
replaced by contractor.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, December 17
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Arbor Day Tree Planting Event at Living History Park - Thursday, December 11, at 1:00pm (See Attached
flyer for details)
• Creighton Park - Public Utilities is scheduled this week to install new water and wastewater taps for the new
public restrooms
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• Public Safety held their end of the year dinner on Friday Night:
o SRO Nicholas Lebby was honored as Officer of the Year
o Dispatcher Felicia Barfield was honored as Employee of the Year
o Volunteer FF Susan Baskins was honored as Firefighter of the Year
• Our annual Santa Run will be going on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• LWCF grants submitted on Friday, will be late July before knowing status of application and October
before grants awarded. Next up, Recreation Trails Grant that is due January 23. City would have a $25,000
grant match.
• Youth Basketball Program will tip off the season this Friday and Saturday with 86 teams playing before
breaking for the Christmas holidays.
• Interviewing candidates for Activities Center Coordinator and Grounds Worker III positions.
• Will be meeting next week with Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to review City Christmas decorations.
TOURISM:
• North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch at the Community Center - Tuesday, December 9 at
11:30am
• Winter Whirl Ice Skating continues at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater through January 2
• Visit Explore North Augusta’s Website or download the Explore North Augusta App for more details and
upcoming events:
o https://explorenorthaugusta.com
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for December 8, 2025
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To apply and to see full job descriptions please visit www.northaugustasc.gov/jobs. You may also contact Human Resources
for more information at 803-442-5712 or sking@northaugustasc.gov.
The City of North Augusta is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Center Coordinator – RVP Activities Center
Grade: 8
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.25 - $21.90/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
City Solicitor – Municipal Courts
Grade: 26
Salary/Pay Rate: $37.29 - $44.75/hour
Closing Date: 12/31/2025
Communications Technician I – Public Safety
Grade: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $20.24 - $24.29/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Environmental Systems Operator III – Water Production
Grade: 13
Salary/Pay Rate: $23.24 - $27.88/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Firefighter – Public Safety
Grade: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $14.25 - $17.11/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Grounds Worker III – Parks & Recreation
Grade: 7
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.25 - $20.70/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Heavy Equipment Mechanic I – Sanitation
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.24 – $23.09/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Maintenance Worker III – Public Utilities
Grade: 8
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.79 - $22.55/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Public Safety Officer – Public Safety
Grade: 16
Salary/Pay Rate: $24.54 - $29.45/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Utilities Supervisor – Public Utilities
Grade: 18
Salary/Pay Rate: $29.07 – $34.88/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Utility Technician – Public Utilities
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.24 – $23.09/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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Rain Date: Thursday December 11th, at 1pm.
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PRESENTATION
Georgia Avenue Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Access Study
Project Update
December 8, 2025
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25,000
22,250
20,250
18,000
17,750
18,250
Georgia Avenue Weekday Average Daily Traffic (August 2022)
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41,000
36,500
33,250
29,500
29,000
30,000
Georgia Avenue Estimated Future Traffic Year 2047
Based on 2%
Annual Growth
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Crash and Safety Analysis(2016 – 2021)
•Crash Hot Spots:
•W Buena Vista Ave
•Block of Pine Grove Ave
to Spring Grove Ave
•Carolina Ave/Jackson Ave
•Martintown Rd
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Property/Business Owners WorkshopOctober 2022
•Concerns regarding on-street
parking
•Angled parking difficult to
back out into oncoming traffic
•Potential reduction of parking
based on project
recommendations
•Delivery trucks occupying on-
street parking
•Desire for improved pedestrian
crossings and streetscapes
•Perceived speeding issues
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Public Engagement WorkshopNovember 2022
•Concerns regarding traffic and congestion
•Perceived speeding issues
•Improved walkability and more distinct crosswalks
•Explore opportunity to shift traffic to West Avenue
•Streetscape and beautification improvements
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Improved Mid-Block Crossings
Pedestrian Safety Strategies
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Recommendations
RRFB Crossing with In-Road Lights
In-Road Warning
Lights
Reconstruct
Pedestrian Ramps
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Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
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Corridor ImprovementsCenter Street to Clifton Ave
NARROW TRAVEL LANES TO 11’
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NARROW TRAVEL LANES TO 11’
Georgia Ave at Buena Vista Ave Intersection
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Georgia Ave at Pine Grove Ave Intersection
NARROW TRAVEL LANES TO 11’
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Corridor ImprovementsPine Grove Ave to Spring Grove Ave
NARROW TRAVEL LANES TO 11’
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Corridor ImprovementsSpring Grove Ave to Jackson Ave
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On-Street Parking Impacts
•Total Existing Parking on Georgia Avenue = 58 angled spaces
•Total Proposed Parking on Georgia Avenue = 40 parallel spaces
Georgia Avenue On-Street Parking Comparison
Segment
Existing Proposed
East
Side
West
Side Total East
Side
West
Side Total
Pine Grove to Spring Grove 15 17 32 14 9 23
Spring Grove to Jackson 19 7 26 13 5 18
Totals 34 24 58 27 14 41
15 Angle
14 Parallel
19 Angle
13 Parallel
17 Angle
9 Parallel 7 Angle
5 Parallel
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Next Steps
•Continued coordination with
City staff and leadership
•Implement comments and
feedback from City staff
•Coordinate with City staff
for landscape plans
•Coordination with SCDOT
o Prepare and submit plans
for permit
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Thank you!
Joe Robertson, P.E., PTOE, RSP2IKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.Joseph.Robertson@kimley-horn.com803-403-8557
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Riverside Village Property Acquisition Discussion
8 December 2025
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DOE Funds
$2M Transfer Station Ongoing –all tasks to be completed in 2026
$15M Cyber Infrastructure Proposed 8 December 2025
$20M New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam Pending mediation/litigation with Corps of Engineers
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Parcel B
Parcel D
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Cyber Infrastructure Concept
Parcel D can support up to approximately 80,000 square feet of office space (as per engineering
analysis)
Parking for cyber building on Parcel D requires dedicated parking in Parcel B (stadium deck)
Base cost for real estate is $5M + tax credits (build cost of stadium deck approx $9M)
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Advisor Presentation
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Guidance Requested
Staff recommendation: Allow for staff to coordinate actions for Council actions to purchase
Riverside Village Parcels B (stadium deck) & D (vacant land)
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Riverside Village Property Acquisition Discussion
8 December 2025
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1First Tryon Advisors
(1) Financial model update (actual revenues vs. projected revenues)
Walter Goldsmith
First Tryon Advisors
(2)Next steps related to legal documents, parties and process
Joe Lucas
Pope Flynn Group
City Acquisition of Parcels B and D
Topics for Discussion
ATTACHMENT #3Aii - Advisor Presentation Page 1 of 14
Actual Revenues vs. Projected Revenues
Financial Model Update
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3First Tryon Advisors
The 2017B IPRB was issued with a 31-year final maturity and average annual debt service of $4.5 million
2017B IPRB Financing Debt Service
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Principal Interest
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4First Tryon Advisors
In 2017, the City had projected revenues to be available to cover annual debt service payments by 1.13x
Projected Revenue Sources vs. Debt Service
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1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
20172018 201920202021 20222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035 2036203720382039204020412042204320442045204620472048
Annual Payments vs. Projected Available Revenues
Principal Interest Revenues Available to Pay Debt Service
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5First Tryon Advisors
In 2017, the City had projected revenues to be available to cover annual debt service payments by 1.13x
Projected Revenue Sources vs. Debt Service
Year End
12/31
Existing TIF
Revenues
New TIF
Revenues
Net Parking
Revenues
Hotel
Accommodation
Tax Revenues
Hospitality Tax
Revenues
Baseball Stadium
Revenues
Revenues
Available to Pay
Debt Service
2017 542,826 76,910 --693,600 -1,313,336
2018 569,603 76,910 453,000 171,083 707,472 580,000 2,558,068
2019 597,184 76,910 481,905 174,504 771,621 580,000 2,682,125
2020 625,592 1,668,187 485,843 189,478 836,054 580,000 4,385,154
2021 654,852 1,668,187 489,816 199,124 852,775 580,000 4,444,753
2022 684,990 1,775,200 493,822 209,080 869,830 380,000 4,412,922
2023 716,032 1,775,200 497,862 213,262 887,227 380,000 4,469,583
2024 748,005 1,775,200 501,936 217,527 904,972 380,000 4,527,640
2025 780,937 1,775,200 556,046 221,878 923,071 380,000 4,637,132
2026 814,858 1,775,200 560,690 226,315 941,532 380,000 4,698,596
2027 849,796 2,041,480 565,374 230,842 960,363 380,000 5,027,855
2028 885,782 2,041,480 570,099 235,459 979,570 380,000 5,092,390
2029 922,848 2,041,480 574,865 240,168 999,162 380,000 5,158,523
2030 961,026 2,041,480 579,672 244,971 1,019,145 380,000 5,226,294
2031 1,000,349 2,041,480 584,520 249,870 1,039,528 310,000 5,225,748
2032 1,040,851 2,347,702 589,411 254,868 1,060,318 310,000 5,603,150
2033 1,082,569 2,347,702 594,343 259,965 1,081,525 310,000 5,676,104
2034 1,125,539 2,347,702 599,317 265,165 1,103,155 310,000 5,750,878
2035 1,169,797 1,288,001 604,335 270,468 1,125,218 310,000 4,767,819
2036 1,215,383 1,288,001 609,395 275,877 1,147,723 310,000 4,846,379
2037 1,262,337 1,481,201 614,499 281,395 1,170,677 310,000 5,120,109
2038 1,310,700 1,481,201 619,646 287,023 1,194,091 310,000 5,202,660
2039 1,360,513 1,481,201 624,838 292,763 1,217,973 310,000 5,287,287
2040 1,411,821 1,481,201 630,073 298,618 1,242,332 310,000 5,374,045
2041 1,464,668 1,481,201 635,354 304,591 1,267,179 310,000 5,462,992
2042 1,519,100 1,703,381 640,679 310,683 1,292,522 310,000 5,776,365
2043 1,575,165 1,703,381 646,050 316,896 1,318,373 310,000 5,869,865
2044 1,632,913 1,703,381 651,466 323,234 1,344,740 310,000 5,965,734
2045 1,692,392 1,703,381 656,929 329,699 1,371,635 310,000 6,064,036
2046 1,753,656 1,703,381 662,437 336,293 1,399,068 310,000 6,164,835
2047 1,816,758 1,958,888 667,993 343,019 1,427,049 310,000 6,523,707
2048 1,881,753 1,958,888 673,595 349,879 1,455,590 310,000 6,629,706
Total 35,670,594 52,110,301 18,115,810 8,123,996 34,605,091 11,320,000 159,945,791
-
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
Annual Debt Service vs. Available Revenues
Principal Interest Revenues Available to Pay Debt Service
▪In 2017, the City had projected available revenue sources
to be sufficient to provide 1.13x coverage on the 2017B
IPRB debt service.
▪The revenue sources included TIF revenues, net parking
revenues, hotel accommodation tax revenues, hospitality
tax revenues, and baseball stadium revenues.
ATTACHMENT #3Aii - Advisor Presentation Page 5 of 14
6First Tryon Advisors
In 2017, the City had projected revenues to be available to cover annual debt service payments by 1.13x
Projected Revenue Sources vs. Debt Service
Year End
12/31
Existing TIF
Revenues
New TIF
Revenues
Net Parking
Revenues
Hotel
Accommodation
Tax Revenues
Hospitality Tax
Revenues
Baseball Stadium
Revenues
Revenues
Available to Pay
Debt Service
2017 542,826 76,910 --693,600 -1,313,336
2018 569,603 76,910 453,000 171,083 707,472 580,000 2,558,068
2019 597,184 76,910 481,905 174,504 771,621 580,000 2,682,125
2020 625,592 1,668,187 485,843 189,478 836,054 580,000 4,385,154
2021 654,852 1,668,187 489,816 199,124 852,775 580,000 4,444,753
2022 684,990 1,775,200 493,822 209,080 869,830 380,000 4,412,922
2023 716,032 1,775,200 497,862 213,262 887,227 380,000 4,469,583
2024 748,005 1,775,200 501,936 217,527 904,972 380,000 4,527,640
2025 780,937 1,775,200 556,046 221,878 923,071 380,000 4,637,132
2026 814,858 1,775,200 560,690 226,315 941,532 380,000 4,698,596
2027 849,796 2,041,480 565,374 230,842 960,363 380,000 5,027,855
2028 885,782 2,041,480 570,099 235,459 979,570 380,000 5,092,390
2029 922,848 2,041,480 574,865 240,168 999,162 380,000 5,158,523
2030 961,026 2,041,480 579,672 244,971 1,019,145 380,000 5,226,294
2031 1,000,349 2,041,480 584,520 249,870 1,039,528 310,000 5,225,748
2032 1,040,851 2,347,702 589,411 254,868 1,060,318 310,000 5,603,150
2033 1,082,569 2,347,702 594,343 259,965 1,081,525 310,000 5,676,104
2034 1,125,539 2,347,702 599,317 265,165 1,103,155 310,000 5,750,878
2035 1,169,797 1,288,001 604,335 270,468 1,125,218 310,000 4,767,819
2036 1,215,383 1,288,001 609,395 275,877 1,147,723 310,000 4,846,379
2037 1,262,337 1,481,201 614,499 281,395 1,170,677 310,000 5,120,109
2038 1,310,700 1,481,201 619,646 287,023 1,194,091 310,000 5,202,660
2039 1,360,513 1,481,201 624,838 292,763 1,217,973 310,000 5,287,287
2040 1,411,821 1,481,201 630,073 298,618 1,242,332 310,000 5,374,045
2041 1,464,668 1,481,201 635,354 304,591 1,267,179 310,000 5,462,992
2042 1,519,100 1,703,381 640,679 310,683 1,292,522 310,000 5,776,365
2043 1,575,165 1,703,381 646,050 316,896 1,318,373 310,000 5,869,865
2044 1,632,913 1,703,381 651,466 323,234 1,344,740 310,000 5,965,734
2045 1,692,392 1,703,381 656,929 329,699 1,371,635 310,000 6,064,036
2046 1,753,656 1,703,381 662,437 336,293 1,399,068 310,000 6,164,835
2047 1,816,758 1,958,888 667,993 343,019 1,427,049 310,000 6,523,707
2048 1,881,753 1,958,888 673,595 349,879 1,455,590 310,000 6,629,706
Total 35,670,594 52,110,301 18,115,810 8,123,996 34,605,091 11,320,000 159,945,791
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1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
Annual Debt Service vs. Available Revenues
Principal Interest Revenues Available to Pay Debt Service
▪In 2017, the City had projected available revenue sources
to be sufficient to provide 1.13x coverage on the 2017B
IPRB debt service.
▪The revenue sources included TIF revenues, net parking
revenues, hotel accommodation tax revenues, hospitality
tax revenues, and baseball stadium revenues.
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7First Tryon Advisors
Actual revenues trailed projections initially, but have exceeded projections since FY 2021
Projected vs. Actual Revenues
FY TIF Revenues Parking A Tax H Tax Stadium Total
2017 619,736 --693,600 -1,313,336
2018 646,514 453,000 171,083 707,472 580,000 2,558,068
2019 674,094 481,905 174,504 771,621 580,000 2,682,125
2020 2,293,779 485,843 189,478 836,054 580,000 4,385,154
2021 2,323,039 489,816 199,124 852,775 580,000 4,444,753
2022 2,460,190 493,822 209,080 869,830 380,000 4,412,922
2023 2,491,232 497,862 213,262 887,227 380,000 4,469,583
2024 2,523,205 501,936 217,527 904,972 380,000 4,527,640
Projected Revenues (2017):
Actual Revenues:
FY TIF Revenues Parking A Tax H Tax Stadium Total
2017 613,830 --735,845 -1,349,675
2018 751,051 108,885 -804,551 468,335 2,132,823
2019 804,991 128,498 108,760 894,087 586,128 2,522,464
2020 1,717,091 42,243 58,657 846,410 437,337 3,101,738
2021 3,878,726 99,689 117,444 1,067,584 486,453 5,649,895
2022 3,318,251 (34,456)155,092 1,176,529 540,471 5,155,888
2023 3,428,984 1,914 196,423 1,283,106 541,625 5,452,051
2024 3,801,864 179,606 218,694 1,364,340 544,383 6,108,886
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8First Tryon Advisors
Actual revenues trailed projections initially, but have exceeded projections since FY 2021
Projected vs. Actual Revenues
▪Beginning in FY 2021, the City’s actual revenue collections began to exceed the
projected revenues.
▪All revenue sources are outperforming projections with the exception of Parking
Revenues, which have trailed projections every year.
–A-Tax revenue historically trailed projections but slightly exceeded projections
in FY 2024.
FY TIF Revenues Parking A Tax H Tax Stadium Total
2017 619,736 --693,600 -1,313,336
2018 646,514 453,000 171,083 707,472 580,000 2,558,068
2019 674,094 481,905 174,504 771,621 580,000 2,682,125
2020 2,293,779 485,843 189,478 836,054 580,000 4,385,154
2021 2,323,039 489,816 199,124 852,775 580,000 4,444,753
2022 2,460,190 493,822 209,080 869,830 380,000 4,412,922
2023 2,491,232 497,862 213,262 887,227 380,000 4,469,583
2024 2,523,205 501,936 217,527 904,972 380,000 4,527,640
Projected Revenues (2017):
Actual Revenues:
FY TIF Revenues Parking A Tax H Tax Stadium Total
2017 613,830 --735,845 -1,349,675
2018 751,051 108,885 -804,551 468,335 2,132,823
2019 804,991 128,498 108,760 894,087 586,128 2,522,464
2020 1,717,091 42,243 58,657 846,410 437,337 3,101,738
2021 3,878,726 99,689 117,444 1,067,584 486,453 5,649,895
2022 3,318,251 (34,456)155,092 1,176,529 540,471 5,155,888
2023 3,428,984 1,914 196,423 1,283,106 541,625 5,452,051
2024 3,801,864 179,606 218,694 1,364,340 544,383 6,108,886
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1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
2017 IPRB Debt Service Projected Revenues Actual Revenues
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Actual revenues trailed projections initially, but have exceeded projections since FY 2021
Projected vs. Actual Revenues
▪Beginning in FY 2021, the City’s actual revenue collections began to exceed the
projected revenues.
▪All revenue sources are outperforming projections with the exception of Parking
Revenues, which have trailed projections every year.
–A-Tax revenue historically trailed projections but slightly exceeded projections
in FY 2024.
FY TIF Revenues Parking A Tax H Tax Stadium Total
2017 619,736 --693,600 -1,313,336
2018 646,514 453,000 171,083 707,472 580,000 2,558,068
2019 674,094 481,905 174,504 771,621 580,000 2,682,125
2020 2,293,779 485,843 189,478 836,054 580,000 4,385,154
2021 2,323,039 489,816 199,124 852,775 580,000 4,444,753
2022 2,460,190 493,822 209,080 869,830 380,000 4,412,922
2023 2,491,232 497,862 213,262 887,227 380,000 4,469,583
2024 2,523,205 501,936 217,527 904,972 380,000 4,527,640
Projected Revenues (2017):
Actual Revenues:
FY TIF Revenues Parking A Tax H Tax Stadium Total
2017 613,830 --735,845 -1,349,675
2018 751,051 108,885 -804,551 468,335 2,132,823
2019 804,991 128,498 108,760 894,087 586,128 2,522,464
2020 1,717,091 42,243 58,657 846,410 437,337 3,101,738
2021 3,878,726 99,689 117,444 1,067,584 486,453 5,649,895
2022 3,318,251 (34,456)155,092 1,176,529 540,471 5,155,888
2023 3,428,984 1,914 196,423 1,283,106 541,625 5,452,051
2024 3,801,864 179,606 218,694 1,364,340 544,383 6,108,886
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1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
2017 IPRB Debt Service Projected Revenues Actual Revenues
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Legal documents, parties, and process
Next Steps
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(1)Two (2) Purchase and Sale Agreements
(2)Ordinance Approving Major Modification to General Development Plan for Hammond’s Ferry
(3) Fifth Amendment to Master Development Agreement
(4) Amended and Restated Master Parking Agreement
(5) Second Amendment to Parking Operating Agreement (Hotel Deck)
(6) Replace Parking Service Management Agreement (Parcel B)
(7) Other agreements, as necessary
Legal Documents, Parties and Process
Next steps
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(1) Two (2) Purchase and Sale Agreements
•Acquisition of Parcel B (Stadium Parking Deck Parcel) –City and Riverside Village B Owner
•Acquisition of Parcel D (vacant parcel) –City and Riverside Village D Owner
•Approved by Resolution –One City Council meeting
(2) Ordinance Approving Major Modification to General Development Plan for Hammond’s Ferry
•Change use of Parcel D from Retail/Residential to Office and provide for City Ownership of both B and D, as applicable and other corresponding and related changes
•Joint Application to Planning Commission from City, Owners of Parcels B and D and Greenstone
•Public Hearing ahead of Planning Commission consideration of application
•Planning Commission Meeting to consider and vote on application
•Two City Council Meetings –First and Second Readings of Ordinance
(3) Fifth Amendment to Master Development Agreement
•Change use of Parcel D from Retail/Residential to Office and provide for City Ownership of both B and D, as applicable and other corresponding and related changes
•Parties include City, Greenstone, Owners Parcels B and D and also C, G, H, I and K
•Approved by Ordinance –Two City Council meetings: First Reading/Public Hearing and Second Reading
Legal Documents, Parties and Process
Next steps
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(4) Amended and Restated Master Parking Agreement
•Full amendment and restatement of 2024 amendment and restatement to reflect City’s ownership of all parking facilities
•Parties include City and NAPFC, Hotel Owner, South City Partners (or affiliate), Greenjackets, and possibly Parcel A1 Owner, Parcel A2 Owner, Parcel J Owner
(5) Second Amendment to Parking Operating Agreement (Hotel Deck)
•To conform with the terms of the Amended and Restated Master Parking Agreement and provide further detail regarding the parking arrangements with respect to
the Hotel Deck
(6) Replace Parking Service Management Agreement (Parcel B)
•Current agreement between Riverside Village B Owner and DBH Augusta LLC, as Manager
Other agreements, as necessary
Legal Documents, Parties and Process
Next steps
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City of North Augusta
Utility Billing System Transition Update
8 December 2025
ATTACHMENT #3Aiii Page 1 of 4
•Last Shut-Off: December 17, 2024
•Last Late Fee: February 6, 2025
•Utility billing on-time since August 2025
•Regular billing on time and accurate
•Auto drafts continues to function as per normal
•Online payment portal is functional
•Customers can see invoice history online (new feature)
Utility Billing Update ATTACHMENT #3Aiii Page 2 of 4
Late Payments
•90 days or more delinquent on payment (1267 accounts), 172 of which haven’t paid any 2025 invoices
•Starting January 2026
•Payment Plan needs to be instituted by 31 January 2026
•Advertisement: Facebook, Lobby posting, automated call, posted on their bill
•Water bill will be two times their current bill (2025 payments all due by end of 2026)
•Shut-offs will be day after the due date
•If no payment plan filed in January, 90 day or more delinquent accounts will be turned off during next
disconnect cycle
•Option to pay full 2025 balance by 31 March
•Late Fees start 3 February
•Disconnects will start to occur in February 2026
•Customer service line still in place for questions: 803-442-5717
City Billing Way-ahead ATTACHMENT #3Aiii Page 3 of 4
Questions?
ATTACHMENT #3Aiii Page 4 of 4