RES 2026-36 Authorizing contract for CPST IV Municipal Safety and Security Improvements AdoptedRESOLUTION NO. 2026-36
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR THE CPST IV SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
WHEREAS, a referendum on the reimposition of the Capital Projects Sales Tax in Aiken
County was held on November 6, 2018, and resulted in the voters’ approval of the ballot on
reimposition of the tax, and the Aiken County Council declared the results of the referendum in
Resolution Number 18-11-178 approved by Council on November 13, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, through a series of actions including Resolution 2020-
09, Resolution 2021-31, Resolution 2024-09, and most recently Resolution 2026-17, reprioritized
CPST IV projects and reallocated funding based on project performance, feasibility, and updated
needs; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2026-17 adopted the Fourth Reprioritized Project and Funding
List for CPST IV and authorized the updated allocation of funds among eligible capital projects;
and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 2026-17, the Safety and Security Improvements for the
Municipal Building was revised to priority position 10; and
WHEREAS, the City staff have recommended these improvements to consist of badging
access to non-customer facing office spaces, life cycle replacement of camera systems and
associated IT infrastructure, as well as physical safety improvements to the Planning &
Development reception area; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to proceed with the implementation of these authorized CPST
IV funded improvements in accordance with the adopted reprioritized funding plan.
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. The City Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to complete
this project in an amount not to exceed $300,000
2. Badging systems, cameras, and associated IT infrastructure shall be procured via SC State
Contract or other cooperative purchasing agreement.
3. Physical safety improvements to the Planning & Development Department will be
procured via competitive bidding in accordance with City’s Procurement Ordinance.
4. Funds not expended in support of this project will remain available in Capital Project Sales
Tax IV for other Council directed projects.