022626 Leadership Planning Retreat Mins Adopted
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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 2026
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
The Leadership Planning Retreat of the City Council of the City of North Augusta having been duly
publicized, convened on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 at 9:15am at The Arts Center of Greenwood at
120 Main Street, Greenwood, South Carolina. Per Section 30-4-80, (e) notice of the meeting by email was
sent out to the current maintained “Agenda Mailout” list consisting of news media outlets and individuals
or companies requesting notification. Notice of the meeting 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 Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Buck,
Briatico, Carpenter, Felak, Freitas, and Toole.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant Administrator;
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; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
A member of the media was also present.
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Mayor Williams, welcomed City Council and Staff.
Administrator Clifford highlighted the agenda and the layout for the day. (See Attachment #1)
Administrator Clifford reviewed the Draft March 2, 2026 Council Agenda with Council. Council and Staff
discussed the draft items. (See Attachment #2)
Presentation was given by the Assistant City Administrator McCauley on FEMA Funding. (See
Attachments #3)
A break was provided from 10:12am until 10:20am.
Presentations were given by the City Administrator Clifford, Assistant City Administrator McCauley, and
Director of Engineering & Public Works Zeaser on CPST IV. (See Attachment #4, pages 1 through 47)
The Council concurred on the projected remaining revenue breakdown of CPST IV. (See Attachment #1,
page 47)
At 11:52am a break was provided for lunch.
Presentations started at 12:45pm that were provided by City Administrator Clifford, Assistant City
Administrator McCauley, Director of Engineering & Public Works Zeaser, Parks & Recreation Director
Meyer, Tourism Manager Waldhauer, and Director of Finance Williamson on CPST IV. (See Attachments
#4, pages 48 through 102)
A break was provided from 1:54pm until 2:04pm.
Council discussed the underground utilities on Georgia Ave and how much for the full length. The
consensus of the Council was to have staff proceed on gathering costs for the short length of Georgia Ave
and the full length of Georgia Ave, and to work with Dominion Energy.
Discussion ensued relating to the options and cost estimates page and what items to support, starting of
projects, and bringing project details to a future study session.
Council did an exercise to rank the options and cost estimates to provide guidance to staff the importance
of the projects. (See Attachment #1, page 100)
A break was provided from 2:54pm until 3:02pm.
Presentation was given by the Assistant City Administrator McCauley on Country Club Property. (See
Attachments #5)
It was the consensus of the Council to proceed looking into Option #2, public/private collaboration.
Presentation was given by the City Administrator Clifford on CPST V. (See Attachments #6)
It was the consensus of the Council to have a similar layout for next leadership planning retreat in 2027
to potentially include the closing of CPST IV and highlight CPST V projects.
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Leadership Planning Retreat Agenda
February 26, 2026 – 9:15 am
The Arts Center of Greenwood – Banquet Room
120 Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
8:30am Arrival
9:15am Welcome Mayor Williams
9:20am Overview of Offsite Agenda James Clifford
9:25am
10:00am
City Council Draft 3/2/26
Agenda Review
FEMA Funding Discussion
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
ON CPST IV:
Staff
Administration
10:30am Introduction
GA Ave Traffic Calming
James Clifford
J.D. McCauley
Downtown Greeneway Connector J.D. McCauley
Greeneway Culvert Rehabilitation Tom Zeaser
Stormwater Project Tom Zeaser
11:30am-
12:30pm
Lunch from Howard’s on Main All
12:30pm DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
ON CPST IV
Underground Utilities James Clifford
Road Reconstruction Tom Zeaser
Road Resurfacing
Activities Center Improvements
Community Center Upgrades
Greeneway Improvements
Tom Zeaser
Rick Meyer
Karl Waldhauer
J.D. McCauley
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3:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
Software and Technology
Safety and Security (City Hall)
CPST IV Conclusion and Q&A
Country Club Property Discussion
CPST V
Wrap up
Lynda Williamson
Ricky Jones
James Clifford
J.D. McCauley
James Clifford
Mayor Williams
4:30pm Depart for North Augusta All
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PUBLIC POWER HOUR
March 2, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. - Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The Public Power Hour and 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 February 2, 2026
• Special Called City Council Meeting minutes of February 9, 2026
• Study Session minutes of February 23, 2026
• Leadership Planning Retreat minutes of February 26, 2026
5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Disabilities Awareness Month - March
OLD BUSINESS
6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-05 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 30.37 Acres of Land Owned by True North Church Tax Parcel No.
002-08-03-006 and 002-08-03-028 from Small Lot Residential R-7 and Office Commercial, OC to General
Commercial, GC – Second Reading
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NEW BUSINESS
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-07 Amending Table 5.1, Use Table, Related to
Telecommunication Tower and Antennae of the North Augusta Development Code, Article 5 of Chapter
18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances – First Reading
8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2026-13 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Water
Distribution System, Sanitary Sewer, Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated Easements and Rights of
Way, along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for the Hammonds at Five Notch
9. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2026-14 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Accept the Low
Bid from Modern Turf Sports for the Riverview Park Soccer Complex Irrigation System Renovation
10. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2026-15 Authorizing Creighton Park Phase II
11. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2026-16 Authorizing a Change of Machines/Equipment Purchase
for the Department of Parks & Recreation
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
13. 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
14. ADJOURNMENT
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FEMA Funding
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Creighton Park
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CREIGHTON PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Park Improvements
A. Creighton Park Phase 1
1. Playground Replacement ARPA Funds $349,251.84
FEMA Funds for Creighton Park $354,880.63
B. Creighton Park Phase 2
1. Playground Addition Kompan Sales Proposal $215,000
2.New parking lot & sidewalk City NA Engineering Estimate $80,000
Phase 2 ESTIMATE:$295,000
Estimated funds available for Creighton Park
(including Living History Park), Hurricane Recovery $59,880.63
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Previous Creighton Park Playground
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Phase I-
Creighton Park Playground Replacement
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Phase 2 –
Proposed Creighton Park Playground Expansion
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Phase 2 –
Proposed Parking & Sidewalk Improvements
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Phase 2 –
Donated Creighton Park Restroom Facility
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CREIGHTON PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Park Improvements
A. Creighton Park Phase 1
1. Playground Replacement ARPA Funds $349,251.84
FEMA Funds for Creighton Park $354,880.63
B. Creighton Park Phase 2
1. Playground Addition Kompan Sales Proposal $215,000
2.New parking lot & sidewalk City NA Engineering Estimate $80,000
Phase 2 ESTIMATE:$295,000
Estimated funds remaining for Creighton Park
(including Living History Park), Hurricane Recovery $59,880.63
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Council Funding Guidance
(Creighton Park)
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FEMA Funding
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Location Name Address GPS Coordinates Location Type Under Disaster
Riverview Park Activity Center 100 Riverview Park Dr, North Augusta, SC 29841 33.499241 -81.987455 Emergency Sheltering
North Augusta Community Center 495 Brookside Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841 33.492160 -81.967111 Emergency Sheltering
North Augusta Operations 61 Claypit Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841 33.507548, -81.940299 Public Works and Public Utilities Facility
Monticello Lift Station 1049 Todd Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841 33.492827, -81.919976 Lift Station Sewer
Storm Branch Lift Station 716 Kershaw Dr, North Augusta, SC 29841 33.518781, -81.939328 Lift Station Sewer
Butlers Mill Lift Station 403 Calbrieth Circle, North Augusta, SC 29841 33.570585, -81.951640 Lift Station Sewer
Country Club Fencing Repair
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Council Discussion / Guidance
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North Augusta City Offsite
CPST IV Presentation
26 February 2026
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CPST IV Background
The Capital Project Sales Tax Act (SC Code Section 4-10-300) empowers counties to impose,
pursuant to a referendum, a sales and use tax not to exceed 1% within its jurisdiction for a
specific purpose or purposes and for a specific period of time. The revenue from the tax is to be
used to pay for capital projects provided in the resolution and included in the referendum
question directly, to service general obligation bond debt incurred by the county for such
improvements, or a combination of these purposes.
In the 2018 General Election Aiken County voters approved a referendum on the reimposition of
the 1% Sales and Use tax for a period of seven years (May 1, 2019 through June 30, 2026) to
raise funds for specified capital improvements in the City of North Augusta.
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CPST IV Methodology
•To date, the City has approached projects in a serial manner based on a conservative
approach to larger projects, and not obligating funds against estimates, but actual funds
•As we come to the end of the collection period, the City can opt to pursue multiple projects
simultaneously
•Any project reprioritizations require a Council Resolution
•Any financial expenditures required a Council Resolution
CPST IV Staff Assumptions
•The Council will want to finish ongoing projects
•The Council will want to take advantage of opportunities to match CPST IV funds with outside
funds (Federal earmarks, Rural Infrastructure Authority grants, etc)
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CPST IV Staff Recommendation
•Fully fund four projects (ongoing and/or matching
funds) in 2026 for $4.75M
•Recommend not funding certain projects based on
funding from other sources, or lack of options
moving forward
•Gather Council input for remaining eight projects
to rank order for potential funding in 2026/2027
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CPST IV Allocations
Projected Revenue:$30,700,000
Updated Projected Revenue:$37,000,000
Projected Remainder of funds: $12,900,000
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Project Name Estimated
Costs
Actual Costs
CPST/ARPA/O
Status Recommendation
Public Safety HQ and related fire
apparatus
$11,500,000 $23,605,931.09 Completed No funding needed
Martintown Rd/US 1
intersection
$2,000,000 Not actioned Do Not Fund
Downtown pedestrian and
vehicular traffic safety
$300,000 $184,957.30 In Design –anticipate bid
summer of 2026
Fund with CPST IV in
2026
GA Ave underground utilities $500,000 Not actioned yet –Dominion
has matching funds (NSSF)
Possible project
Road Reconstruction $3,000,000 $2,482,293.5 Bluff Avenue completed,
others not funded as of yet
Possible project
Road Resurfacing $1,450,000 Roads only funded through
CTC to date
Possible project
NSBL&D $500,000 Not actioned Do Not Fund –DOE
Activities Center Improvements $700,000 Not actioned Possible Project
Creighton Park Improvements $1,500,000 $349,251.84 Phase I funded via ARPA Fund via FEMA
CPST IV Project List
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CPST IV Project List
Project Name Estimated
Costs
Actual
Costs to
Date
Status Recommendation
Community Center upgrades $150,000 $211,861 Possible Project
Greeneway improvements $650,000 $50,632.45 Possible Project
Downtown Greeneway
Connector
$900,000 $2500 In Design with North Augusta
Forward (Grant Funding from City)
Fund Design with CPST
IV
Wastewater Infrastructure –
SW/SE/NE Interceptors
$3,500,000 $7,656,789
$1,031,089
Project ongoing –completion in
2026
None needed
Stormwater system
improvements (8 total)
$1,500,000 $600,000 Mealing tract completed, others
not funded as of yet
Fund with CPST IV in
2026
Gateway & Wayfinding $1,250,000 Not actioned Do Not Fund
Software & Technology for
citizens
$500,000 $740,000 Software project to be completed
in 2026 (Planning & Eng)
Possible Project
Municipal Building safety
improvements
$425,000 $4500
$92,500
Minor improvements funded via
General Fund & Grants
Possible Project
Finance Lobby Improvements $100,000 $9,000 Minor Improvements via Gen Fund None needed
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The Big Four
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Downtown Pedestrian and Vehicular
Traffic Safety Improvements
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•July 18, 2022: Resolution 2022-31, Approval of Kimley Horn for Georgia Ave. Traffic Calming and Pedestrian
Access Study
•November 2022: Public Input Session
•February 21, 2024: Presentation to Council at CPST IV Retreat
•March 11, 2025 –April 17, 2025: RFP 2025-ENG-02, RFQ for Transportation & Engineering Services
•June 2, 2025: Resolution 2025-16: Council Authorized the Engineering and Design of Phase 1
•June 2, 2025: Resolution 2025-17: Council Authorized the Award of contract for Transportation & Engineering
Services with Kimley-Horn
•December 8, 2025: Project Update to Council
Project History
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Corridor Improvements
Center 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
Improvements
Pine Grove Ave to
Spring Grove Ave
NARROW TRAVEL LANES TO 11’
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Corridor
Improvements
Spring 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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March 15, 2026 –Submit to SCDOT for permitting.
May 29, 2026 –Receive SCDOT approval.
June 1, 2026 –Advertise for bids
July 2026 –Council resolution of contract award
September 2026 –December 2027 –Construction
January 1, 2028 –Construction completed
Kimley-Horn Total Project Estimated at $2.6M
Timeline and Funding
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Downtown Greeneway Connector
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Background
2016
•City adopted the Downtown Greeneway Connector Master Plan to
connect Downtown using existing alleys and pedestrian infrastructure.
•At the time, Downtown was not vibrant, the riverfront was
undeveloped, and no formal revitalization program existed.
2020:
•Greeneway expanded to 15+ miles.
•$200M+ invested along the Savannah River in Riverside Village.
•Downtown remained disconnected from Greeneway users.
2023
•Bluff Avenue connector completed, improving safety, adding
stormwater BMPs, and creating a shared-use path.
Current Goal
•Build on a decade-long investment by expanding connections,
supporting future development, and directly linking the Greeneway to
the heart of Downtown.
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Goals
•Strategic Initiative: The North Augusta Greeneway Downtown Connector (DGC) Master
Plan Update advances the City’s commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure and
community spaces.
•Downtown Connectivity: Focuses on extending the existing Greeneway trail system into
Downtown North Augusta.
•Seamless Mobility: Creates continuous pedestrian and bicycle connections linking
residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, recreational areas, and cultural
destinations
•Health & Wellness: Encourages outdoor recreation and promotes active, healthy lifestyles
for residents and visitors.
•Economic Development: Supports trail-oriented development that stimulates local
business growth, attracts new enterprises, and strengthens the downtown economy
•Property & Tourism Impact: Increases property values, promotes tourism, reinforces North
Augusta as a desirable destination
•Collaborative Effort: Developed through coordination among elected officials, city staff,
local businesses, and community organizations
•Vision & Identity: Serves as a roadmap toward a connected, thriving, and sustainable
Downtown, positioned as a welcoming gateway and “front porch” to South Carolina.
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2015North Augusta Greeneway Downtown Connector Master Plan
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Proposed Phase I -DTGC
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Stormwater System Improvements
(Greeneway Culverts Rehabilitation)
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2014 Greeneway Failure
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2014 Greeneway Failure
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Proposed Project Area
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Stormwater Pipe Compromise
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Stormwater Pipe Compromise
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FY25 Interior Congressionally
Directed Spending Request
(Senator Graham)
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FY25 Interior Congressionally
Directed Spending Request
(Senator Graham)
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•The U.S. Senate passed this bill on January 6, 2026 which includes an earmark for the City of
North Augusta listed as “Greeneway Culvert Replacement” in the amount of $1,280,000.
•There is a requirement for a 20% local government match.
•The overall project is estimated to be $1.6M, and the federal earmark is for $1.28M with an
estimated $320,000 local funding requirement
House Joint Resolution 136
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Stormwater System Improvements
(Paved ditch between Fairway and Alta Vista)
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Project Area
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Existing Conditions
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Crestview -Woodlawn Drainage Improvements
Department:Engineering & Public Works
RFP Number:2026-ENG-03
Start Date:02/09/2026 8:00 AM
Close Date:02/26/2026 11:00 AM
The City of North Augusta will receive bids for the Crestview –Woodlawn Drainage
Improvements until 11:00 am on Thursday February 26, 2026 at which time all bids will be
publicly opened and read.
The project consists of reconstructing an approximately fifteen-foot-wide, and five hundred foot
long concrete ditch located between Crestview Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue.
Potential Council Resolution as early as 16 March 2026
Project in Bidding Phase
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The original intent from DPW was to fund this project via the Stormwater Utility Fund (SUF)
By funding this project via CPST IV, the SUF can be used as a match source for a non-CPST
stormwater project with the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA)
Local Governments can only have one open RIA grant at a time; the Clay Street Pump Station is
an open grant which will be closed before the next application deadline
DPW intends to submit for an RIA grant by their deadline of March 23, 2026
Where’s the Match?
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The original intent from DPW was to fund this project via the Stormwater Utility Fund (SUF)
By funding this project via CPST IV, the SUF can be used as a match source for a non-CPST
stormwater project with the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA)
Local Governments can only have one open RIA grant at a time; the Clay Street Pump Station is
an open grant which will be closed before the next application deadline
DPW intends to submit for an RIA grant by their deadline of March 23, 2026
RIA Grant Request
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RIA Grant Request
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RIA Grant Request
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RIA Grant Request
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RIA Grant Request
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RIA Grant Request
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RIA Grant Request
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RIA Grant Request
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Big 4 Financials
Projected Remaining Revenue:$12,900,000
GA Ave Traffic Calming:-$3,000,000
Downtown Greeneway Connector Design -$750,000
Greeneway Culvert Rehabilitation -$500,000
Stormwater Improvements -$500,000
Projected Remainder of funds: $8,150,000
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Discretionary Projects –8 Total
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Placing utilities underground
along Georgia Avenue
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Non-Standard Service Fund
•5 year rolling fund, allowed almost exclusively for undergrounding power
•50% match requirement
•Local Government has to pay for engineering estimates with potential reimbursement
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CPST V has $7M listed for Downtown Development
Non-Standard Service Fund could be used for undergrounding the alley
systems with CPST V funds
Alternatives
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Reconstruction of the following
City of North Augusta Roads
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Road Reconstruction Example
Before After
Woodlawn Avenue
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Bolin Road Project ATTACHMENT #4 Page 58 of 102
Bolin Road Project ATTACHMENT #4 Page 59 of 102
Bolin Road
Assessment:
•Martintown Rd to Mountside Drive
•Constructed in phases, late 1970’s & early 1980’s
•Sand-clay base –does not meet current minimum standards for “local” street
•Operating as a “collector”
•Current PCI = 28
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Bolin Road ATTACHMENT #4 Page 61 of 102
Bolin Road Project ATTACHMENT #4 Page 62 of 102
Resurfacing of the following
City of North Augusta Roads
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Road Resurfacing
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
$2,000,000
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Pavement Maintenance Spending vs. Goal
C-FUND DEFICIT GOAL
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Activity Center Improvements
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Parks & Recreation Capital Projects Sales Tax Projects
Activities Center Improvements
A. Riverview Park Activities Center $1,085,000
1. Replace existing 33-year-old carpet track with new Mondo Track $235,000
2. Refurbish Air Handlers for Gym 5 & 6 $200,000
3. Replace exercise equipment $235,000
4. Refinish gym floors $90,000
5. Locker Room Renovations (lockers, showers, lights, toilets, flooring, etc.)$300,000
6. Repair interior walls upstairs around track $25,000
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Activities Center track: Carpet vs. Mondo Surface
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Mondo Track Surface-rubber surface with shock absorption
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Activities Center Cardio Room
Concept
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Cardio Equipment with Screens
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Activities Center Weight Room
Concept
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New Weight Equipment Images
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Activities Center Refresh
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Activities Center 3rd floor walls around tract
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Parks & Recreation Capital Projects Sales Tax Projects
Activities Center Improvements
A. Riverview Park Activities Center $1,085,000
1. Replace existing 33-year-old carpet track with new Mondo Track $235,000
2. Refurbish Air Handlers for Gym 5 & 6 $200,000
3. Replace exercise equipment $235,000
4. Refinish gym floors $ 90,000
5. Locker Room Renovations (lockers, showers, lights, toilets, flooring, etc.)$ 300,000
6. Repair interior walls upstairs around track $ 25,000
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Community Center Upgrades
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Parking Lot Project
The current state of the parking lots at the North Augusta
Community Center (495 Brookside Ave) are in marginal condition
and are due for a rehabilitation. Requests have been made for
this project over the years, including CPST II, but the project has
remained unfunded.
The current concerns of the condition of the parking lot include:
•Constant puddling which further compromises the asphalt’s
condition
•19 patches were counted from repairs over the years and
more are needed
•ADA spots are not up to current code (capacities & van
access)
•No stop sign or stop bar at the Buena Vista entrance
•No stop sign, stop bar or marked crosswalk for the
northernmost entrance onto Brookside Ave
•Striping is faded and almost non-existent in some areas
•No striping exists in front of the old DMV building
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Parking Lot Project ATTACHMENT #4 Page 79 of 102
Exterior Painting
The North Augusta Community Center’s exterior paint has
reached its lifespan and has weathered significantly. You can
observe the building’s original tone in this photo from the
1990’s
Current Condition
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Parking Lot Lighting
The current state of the exterior paint at the North Augusta Community Center (495 Brookside Ave) is in poor condition
and due for a rehabilitation. A request was made for this project in CPST II, but the project has remained unfunded.
Exterior Painting Scope:
-Power wash all surfaces to remove any loose or peeling paint, dirt, mildew, and debris.
-Prepare all surfaces using painter's paper/plastic, tape, and drop cloths.
-Scrape, sand, and tool clean any remaining loose or peeling paint.
-Spot prime any bare surfaces using an oil primer.
-Caulk any gaps in the siding, soffit, fascia trim, and all other miscellaneous trim using an elastomeric caulking.
-Re secure any loose siding using galvanized nails.
-Replace any missing or damaged siding using James Hardie Cementous Siding.
-Paint all rust colored siding, soffit, fascia, and ceilings using two (2) coats of Sherwin Williams SuperPaint, tinted to a TBD
color and sheen.
-Paint all steel doors using two (2) coats of Sherwin Williams SherCryl Industrial Enamel, tinted to a TBD color and sheen.
-Prime all masonry surfaces using one (1) coat of Sherwin Williams Loxon Concrete and Masonry Primer, tinted to a TBD
color.
-Paint all masonry surfaces using two (2) coats of Sherwin Williams SuperPaint, tinted to a TBD color and sheen.
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Parking Lot Project
The current state of the parking lot lights at the North Augusta Community Center (495 Brookside Ave) are in marginal
condition and are due for a rehabilitation.
The current concerns of the condition of the parking lot lights include:
•15 locations for poles and fixtures
•Missing/broken globes on some fixtures; yellowing of glass on existing fixtures
•One pole near the Brookside/Buena Vista entrance has been missing for a number of years
•Currently utilizes halide lights that are obsolete; conversion to LED is desired and necessary due to availability of
parts and bulbs in the future, safety and energy savings
CURRENT POLE MISSING GLOBE EXAMPLE MISSING POLE AT ENTRANCE
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Community Center Improvements
Community Center Total Improvement Cost $292,000
1. Parking Lot Paving Project $240,000
2. Exterior Painting $35,000
3. Parking Lot Lighting $17,000
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Greeneway Improvements and
Increased Connectivity
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Site Information
•Property is on West Terrace near the end of Bluff Ave
•City has owned the property for a number of years and leased it
to Johnson Electric from ~1970’s to 2013
•Current building lies approximately 20 feet off of the Greeneway
•Building is abandoned and in marginal condition
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Current Conditions
•Building is abandoned and in marginal
condition
•Concrete slab is compromised
•Block walls have large cracks
•Some of the metal roof is missing
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Recent History
•The Class of 2017 Leadership North Augusta Class took
an interest in the site as a class project
•The group was looking to utilize the existing building
and convert it to a restroom & open market/rest area
type of facility
•Funding was going to be sourced through donations
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Recent History
•The Class of 2017 Leadership
North Augusta Class took the
idea to City Council on April 17,
2017 with these rough sketches
and feedback was positive
•Funding never materialized and
the project faded
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Future Considerations
•The site was identified as a “medium-term” priority in the 2024
Parks & Recreation Master Plan document. The document tiered
priorities into short, medium & long.
As identified on pg. 76-77 of 2024 Parks & Recreation Master Plan
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Future Considerations
•The project site is a central location to the
Downtown Greeneway Connector, Brick Pond Park
and Center Street
•The existing building is 30’ x 100’
•Staff has considered adding two buildings to the
site; a Tourism Office/Information Center with
restrooms for trail users (external entrances) and a
Greeneway maintenance building
•Site challenges include transmission lines and
parking availability
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Future Considerations
•Facility will function as a hub for Tourism, Greeneway and
visitor information.
•Facility will also provide additional trail restrooms and a
headquarters for the Greeneway Team.
•Project costs are very rough at this stage but can be expected
to be in the $850,000 -$900,000 range.
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Resurface Greeneway
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Greeneway Trail Improvements (15.96 Miles total)
Total Improvement Costs $2,750,000
1. Cost to resurface is $325,000 per mile
(1/3 of total trail system –paving requirement anticipated in 2030)
$1,800,000
2. Tunnel Lighting (4 Tunnels)$50,000
3. Greeneway Building $900,000
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Software and Technology to develop a
citizen information portal, improved
record keeping, transaction processing,
accounting and financial reporting
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There have been multiple integration issues between GOVSENSE and
FISERVE/CLOVER resulting in “lost” online payments which requires manual
reconciliation and frustrates the customer base
In a previous update, Council members indicated their desire to cancel the
contract with FISERVE/CLOVER, but that comes with a large penalty
Current contract expires September 2026
GOVSENSE recommends integration with PayPal, which would require a
change order to our existing GOVSENSE contract
Background
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Safety and Security Improvements
For Municipal Building
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Cameras
There is currently nothing being recorded on any floor
inside the municipal building.
We have limited coverage in the parking lot and parking
deck.
Access Control
We currently have badge access on main entry points into
the building.
Internally, we have badge access in finance, building
standards, IT & Admin.
Current Status
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We service a lot of customers downstairs in finance and Building Standards and sometimes people are
angry because of financial stress
There was a recent documented theft in the building right inside the council chambers before a meeting.
We rent the fourth floor out for events, and sometimes those events cause damage.
We have people without authorization walking unchecked into sensitive work areas.
Requirement
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Complete replacement of the old system (36 internal cameras) with Avigilon cameras and
recording server. Add access control (Badging) to Engineering, Planning & HR.
($230,000)
Try and use existing analog cameras by using encoders to support the connection to an
Avigilon recording server. Add access control (Badging) to Engineering, Planning & HR.
($70,000)
** These are ballpark figures based on previous quotes & assessments **
Options and Cost Estimates
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Options and Cost Estimates
8 Projects
Remaining Budget $8,150,000
Underground Utilities on Georgia Avenue Unknown
Road Reconstruction (Bolin Road)-$630,000
Road Resurfacing -$685,000
Activity Center -$1,085,000
Community Center -$292,000
Greeneway Improvements -$2,750,000
Software Update -$100,000
Municipal Building Safety -$230,000
Remaining CPST IV Funds $2,378,000
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Remaining Fund Options
(2027+)
Martintown Road/US 1 Intersection Design and Improvements
Downtown pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety improvements (Malfunction Junction)
Road Reconstruction
Road Resurfacing
Greeneway Improvements
Downtown Greeneway Connector (Implementation)
Stormwater System Improvements (5 remaining projects)
Gateway and wayfinding
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Council Project Ranking
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Country Club Property Discussion
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Country Club Property
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Country Club Property
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Country Club Property
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Current Status: 2026 Budget-$20,000
Maintain by cutting property twice/year.
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COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY
Option #1 SALE Pro’s Con’s
Sale the Property to Developer with Conservation Easements
City keeps the Railroad Right of Way for Greeneway expansion
Revenue Loss of Land for Regional park
Use Revenue to improve existing facilities Community Impact on local
home owners
Public/Private Golf Course Risk of quality from developer
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COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY
Option #2 PUBLIC/PRIVATE COLLABORATION Pro’s Con’s
Public/Private Collaboration Accelerated Project Delivery Loss of Public Control
1. City works with partner for amenity features Improved service quality Potential for higher costs for users
2. City works with partner for golf features Financial Burden Alleviation Partner fails to meet obligations
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COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY
Option #3 City Regional Park Pro’s Con’s
City develops the property Community Engagement Funding Sources needed, length of time to develop
Master Plan Concepts Environmental Benefits Parks & Recreation needs additional staffing
Funding Sources: Impact Fees, CPST VI Economic Growth Maintenance Costs
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City Council Discussion / Guidance
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North Augusta City Offsite
CPST V
26 February 2026
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Project Name Estimated Costs
Downtown Development $7,000,000
Park Improvements (Summerfield, Riverview Park, Creighton, Maude Edenfield)$4,250,000
Martintown / Rt 1 / 5th Street bridge beautification and improvements $500,000
Fire Truck/apparatus replacements. Two ladder trucks, one engine, one support
Truck
$5,970,000
Martintown Road Traffic Study Implementation $3,000,000
Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system $2,988,586
Nancy Carson Library Improvements $500,000
Riverview Park Activities Center Improvements $1,250,000
Road Resurfacing $3,000,000
CPST IV Project List
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Project Name Estimated Costs
Road Reconstruction $3,000,000
Stormwater System Improvements $1,500,000
Camera System and associated IT upgrades $575,000
Fire Station 2 Upgrades $1,500,000
Carrsville Historic Area Improvements $500,000
Tourism Facilities and Assets (Community Center, Palmetto Terrace, Trolleys, Wayfinding)$1,350,000
Greeneway improvements and connectivity to include facilities $500,000
Water treatment and distribution improvements $750,000
Wastewater infrastructure improvements $500,000
Design, development, property acquisition and construction of Fire Station 4 and related
fire trucks/apparatus
$7,500,000
Public Safety Training Center $2,000,000
Public Safety -Replacement handheld, vehicle, and dispatch radio equipment $500,00
CPST IV Project List
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Council Discussion / Guidance
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