081726 Council Mtg Discussion Items with AttachmentsDISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
AUGUST 17, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The documentation provided herewith consists of advance draft materials for review by Mayor
and City Council. Such documents may be revised prior to the actual Council meeting before any
formal consideration of same by Mayor and City Council. Said documents may also be revised by
way of a proper amendment made at the Council meeting. These documents are informational
only and not intended to represent the final decision of the Council.
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Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: August 14, 2026
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of August 17, 2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week – September 13 – 19, 2026
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamation.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a for a copy of the proclamation.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 6. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2026-38 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, and Edgefield
County, South Carolina, for the Collection of Development Impact Fees
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, and Edgefield
County, South Carolina, for the Collection of Development Impact Fees.
Please see ATTACHMENT #6 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 7. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2026-39 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter onto
a Contract with PCI Municipal Services, LLC for Riverside Village Parking Management Services
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the City of North
Augusta to Enter onto a Contract with PCI Municipal Services, LLC for Riverside Village Parking
Management Services.
Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
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ITEM 8. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS: Resolution No. 2026-40 Authorizing the City of North Augusta
to Enter into a Contract for the Stadium Parking Deck Power Washing
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the City of North
Augusta to Enter into a Contract for the Stadium Parking Deck Power Washing.
Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 9. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2026-41 Authorizing the City Administrator to
Execute a Professional Services Contract for the Preparation of the City's Ten-Year Comprehensive Plan
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the City Administrator
to Execute a Professional Services Contract for the Preparation of the City's Ten-Year Comprehensive Plan.
Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 10. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2026-42 Authorizing CPST IV Software and Technology Improvements
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing CPST IV Software and
Technology Improvements.
Please see ATTACHMENT #10 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 11. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2026-43 To Accept a Grant Award from the South Carolina
Forestry Commission
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve to Accept a Grant Award from the
South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Please see ATTACHMENT #11 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, direct support professionals, including direct care workers, personal assistants,
personal attendants, in-home support workers, and paraprofessionals, are key to providing
publicly funded, long-term support and services for millions of individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, direct support professionals arrive for work every day ready to do all they can to
ensure the health and safety of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism,
providing essential support that ensures all individuals are included as a valued part of their
community, supported at home, at work, and in their communities, and empowered to live with
dignity that all people deserve: and
WHEREAS, direct support professionals ensure that individuals with disabilities thrive through
connections to their families, friends, and communities, thereby avoiding more costly institutional
care; and
WHEREAS, providing a broad range of individualized supports, from navigating the routines of
daily home life, job training, financial matters, medical appointments, and personal interest to
providing transportation to school, work, religious, and recreational activities and keeping people
with disabilities safe and healthy. Direct support professional must build close, respectful, and
trusting relationships with the people they serve to empower them to fully participate in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, increased awareness and recognition of direct support professionals can help
alleviate the critical and growing shortage of these important healthcare workers in the Palmetto
State.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim September 13 - 19, 2026, as
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS RECOGNITION WEEK
in the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, and urge all our citizens to honor our direct support
professionals for their dedication and contributions that enhance the lives of individuals of all
ages with disabilities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 17th day of August, 2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5a Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-38
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR THE COLLECTION OF
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta ("City") is a municipal corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the State of South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Edgefield County ("County") has adopted, or intends to adopt, a Development
Impact Fee Ordinance pursuant to the South Carolina Development Impact Fee Act, S.C. Code
Ann. §§ 6-1-910 through 6-1-1080, as amended; and
WHEREAS, Section 6-1-1070 of the South Carolina Code authorizes governmental
entities to enter into intergovernmental agreements for the collection of development impact fees
and for the expenditure of such fees by the governmental entity responsible for providing the public
facilities and services for which the fees are imposed; and
WHEREAS, portions of Edgefield County are located within the City's planning and
permitting jurisdiction, and development within these areas creates impacts on public facilities
identified in the County's Capital Improvements Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City and County desire to cooperate in an efficient and uniform manner
by providing for the collection of County development impact fees at the time development
permits are issued by the City; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement establishes the procedures for
collecting, remitting, accounting for, and administering such impact fees while preserving the
authority of the County regarding the expenditure of the fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that entering into the Intergovernmental Agreement
promotes intergovernmental cooperation, enhances administrative efficiency, ensures compliance
with state law, and serves the public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled, that:
Section 1. Approval of Agreement.
The Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of North Augusta and Edgefield County for
the collection of development impact fees is hereby approved in substantially the form presented
to City Council.
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 1 of 2
Section 2. Authorization.
The Mayor is authorized to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement, together with any non-
substantive modifications approved by the City Attorney that are consistent with the intent of this
Resolution.
Section 3. Administration.
The City Manager, Planning Director, Building Official, Finance Director, and other appropriate
City officials are authorized to implement the Agreement, including:
• Collecting County development impact fees at the time prescribed in the Agreement and
County ordinance;
• Maintaining appropriate accounting records;
• Remitting collected fees to Edgefield County in accordance with the Agreement;
• Performing all administrative actions necessary to carry out the Agreement.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________, 2026.
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
By: ______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 2 of 2
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Between Edgefield County, South Carolina and the City of North Augusta, South Carolina
Collection and Administration of Development Impact Fees
This Intergovernmental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this ___ day of ____________,
2026, by and between Edgefield County, South Carolina ("County"), a political subdivision of
the State of South Carolina, and the City of North Augusta, South Carolina ("City"), a
municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of South Carolina.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the County has adopted a Development Impact Fee Ordinance pursuant to the South
Carolina Development Impact Fee Act, S.C. Code Ann. §§ 6-1-910 through 6-1-1050 ("Act");
and
WHEREAS, the County is responsible for providing certain public facilities and capital
improvements that serve development occurring within portions of the City located in Edgefield
County; and
WHEREAS, the City reviews and issues development approvals, zoning permits, subdivision
approvals, and building permits for development located within its municipal limits; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to establish an efficient process for collecting County impact fees
at the time of development approval and remitting those fees to the County; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-9-30 and Section 5-7-20 of the South Carolina Code authorize counties
and municipalities to enter into agreements for the joint exercise of governmental powers and the
provision of governmental services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree
as follows:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to authorize the City to collect development impact fees
established by the County from applicable development occurring within the City portion located
in Edgefield County and to provide procedures for accounting, remittance, reporting, and
administration of such fees.
ATTACHMENT #6 - Intergovernmental Agreement Page 1 of 5
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SECTION 2. APPLICABILITY
This Agreement applies to all development located within:
1. The corporate limits of the City of North Augusta that is within Edgefield County; and
2. Any service area identified in the County's Development Impact Fee Ordinance.
SECTION 3. COLLECTION OF IMPACT FEES
The City agrees to:
a. Calculate and collect County impact fees in accordance with the County's adopted Impact Fee
Ordinance and Impact Fee Schedule.
b. Collect the fees at the time specified by County ordinance, unless otherwise authorized by law.
c. Provide applicants with written notice of the impact fee amount due.
d. Maintain records of all fees collected.
SECTION 4. REMITTANCE OF FEES
The City shall remit all impact fees collected to the County no later than the fifteenth (15th) day
of the month following collection.
Each remittance shall include:
• Project name;
• Parcel tax map number;
• Permit number;
• Type of development;
• Fee category;
• Amount collected;
• Date collected; and
• Any credits or reimbursements applied.
SECTION 5. ACCOUNTING
The City shall maintain complete accounting records for all impact fees collected.
ATTACHMENT #6 - Intergovernmental Agreement Page 2 of 5
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SECTION 6. IMPACT FEE ACCOUNTS
The County shall deposit all fees received into interest-bearing accounts established in
accordance with the South Carolina Development Impact Fee Act.
The County shall be solely responsible for:
• expenditure of impact fee revenues;
• annual reporting;
• accounting;
• refunds when required by law; and
• compliance with all statutory requirements.
SECTION 7. FEE SCHEDULE
The County shall provide the City with:
• the current impact fee schedule;
• updates to fee calculations;
• amendments to the ordinance; and
• administrative procedures.
Any revised fee schedule shall become effective upon the date established by County ordinance.
SECTION 8. CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS
The County shall determine eligibility for:
• impact fee credits;
• reimbursements;
• exemptions; and
• independent fee calculations.
The City shall administer such determinations as directed by the County.
Collection and Administration.
The City shall collect, account for, and remit all impact fees collected pursuant to this
Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that the City shall receive no fee, reimbursement,
administrative charge, or other compensation from the County for performing these services.
SECTION 9. RECORD RETENTION
The City shall retain all records relating to impact fee collections for not less than five (5) years
or as otherwise required by state law.
ATTACHMENT #6 - Intergovernmental Agreement Page 3 of 5
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SECTION 10. LIABILITY
The City shall not be responsible for the expenditure or legal sufficiency of County impact fees
beyond the collection and remittance duties established herein.
The County shall defend and indemnify the City for claims arising from:
• adoption of the impact fee ordinance;
• calculation of impact fees;
• expenditure of impact fee revenues; or
• legal challenges to the County's impact fee program.
The City shall remain responsible for its own negligent acts or omissions.
SECTION 11. COOPERATION
The parties agree to cooperate in implementing this Agreement, including:
• staff training;
• data sharing; and
• periodic review of collection procedures.
SECTION 12. TERM
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by both parties and shall continue until
terminated.
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon ninety (90) days' written notice.
Termination shall not affect fees previously collected.
SECTION 13. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement approved by both governing bodies.
SECTION 14. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina.
SECTION 15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full
force and effect.
ATTACHMENT #6 - Intergovernmental Agreement Page 4 of 5
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SECTION 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the collection and
remittance of County development impact fees.
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
By: ______________________________
Dean Campbell, Chairman, Edgefield County Council
Date: _____________________________
ATTEST:
County Administrator/Clerk
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
By: ______________________________
Briton Williams, Mayor
Date: _____________________________
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #6 - Intergovernmental Agreement Page 5 of 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-39
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH PCI MUNICIPAL SERVICES, LLC FOR RIVERSIDE VILLAGE PARKING
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2026003-
ADMIN to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive parking management
services for the Riverside Village parking system;
WHEREAS, the Request for Proposals sought a contractor to implement and manage a
comprehensive parking management program for Riverside Village, including City-owned parking
garages and on-street parking facilities utilizing a fully cashless, gateless license plate recognition
(LPR) parking system together with customer service, maintenance coordination, event parking
operations, financial reporting, and related services;
WHEREAS, proposals were received, evaluated, and scored in accordance with the City's
Procurement Code and the evaluation criteria established in the Request for Proposals;
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee determined that the proposal submitted by PCI
Municipal Services, LLC represented the best overall value to the City and recommended the award
of the contract;
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2026, PCI Municipal Services, LLC, as the highest-ranked proposer,
presented its proposal and implementation approach to the Mayor and City Council during a public
meeting, providing Council the opportunity to review the proposed parking management program, ask
questions, and evaluate the firm's qualifications and proposed services prior to taking action on the
award;
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2026, the Board of Directors of the North Augusta Public Facilities
Corporation approved the City's selection of PCI Municipal Services, LLC, approved the City's
execution of the Parking Management Agreement, and approved the City's use of funds from the North
Augusta Public Facilities Fund (NAPFF): City Buildings – Parking Operations & Maintenance for
payment of services provided under the Agreement, with each approval expressly contingent upon
approval of the Parking Management Agreement by the North Augusta City Council;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that entering into a Parking Management
Agreement with PCI Municipal Services, LLC is in the best interest of the City and will enhance the
operation, management, and customer experience of the Riverside Village parking system.
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 Council hereby approves the selection of PCI Municipal Services, LLC to provide
Riverside Village Parking Management Services and approves the Parking Management
Agreement between the City of North Augusta and PCI Municipal Services, LLC, substantially
in the form presented to Council, including a management fee of Twelve Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($12,500.00) per month for an initial term of two (2) years, together with the
revenue-sharing provisions contained therein, and subject to such non-substantive
modifications as may be approved by the City Administrator.
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 1 of 2
2. Payment for the Parking Management Agreement is hereby authorized from the North Augusta
Public Facilities Fund (NAPFF): City Buildings – Parking Operations & Maintenance, as
previously approved by the North Augusta Public Facilities Corporation.
3. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to execute and administer the Parking
Management Agreement, together with any exhibits, schedules, amendments, certifications, or
other documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
4. The City Administrator or his designee is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary or
desirable to implement and administer the Parking Management Agreement, including
coordinating with the North Augusta Public Facilities Corporation, issuing a Notice to Proceed,
executing ancillary documents, and taking such additional actions as may be necessary to carry
out the intent of this Resolution.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ____ DAY OF AUGUST, 2026.
_________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 2 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-40
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE
STADIUM PARKING DECK POWER WASHING
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2026-29 A Resoultion Authorizing the City to Purchase Real Estate
Located within Riverside Village, Specifically Parcel B and Unit 3/Office Unit of The Clubhouse at
Riverside Village Condominium Horizonal Property Regime, by Executing Purchase and Sale Agreements
with the Owners of Such Real Estate was adopted on May 18, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the stadium parking deck is in need of cleaning after ownership change; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2026, the Engineering & Public Works Department published an Invitation
to Bid for “Stadium Deck Power Washing” on the City of North Augusta’s bids and requests for proposals
website page; and
WHEREAS, On August 11, 2026, sealed bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud for
the project; and
WHEREAS, the low bid by Midlands Pressure Wash Services, LLC of Chapin, South Carolina is
in the amount of $15,500; 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.
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. Midlands Pressure Wash Services, LLC shall be awarded a contract for the Stadium Parking
Deck Power Washing at a total cost not to exceed $20,000, including contingency.
2. All costs associated with the Stadium Parking Deck Power Washing in Riverside Village shall
be from the Riverfront/Central Core Redevelopment Fund.
3. The City Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to enter into this
contract.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _______DAY OF AUGUST, 2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
ATTCHMENT #8 Page 1 of 1
BID TABULATION FORM
Project Name: Stadium Parking Deck Power Washing
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
DATE: August 11, 2026
BIDDER BID ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Bid Amount
ARI- Elite American Resources, Inc
1 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Interior Cleaning $15,000.00
2 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Exterior Cleaning $13,000.00
Kept Companies, Inc
1 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Interior Cleaning $15,840.00
2 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Exterior Cleaning $7,411.00
Pro Finish Pressure Washing
1 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Interior Cleaning $17,495.00
2 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Exterior Cleaning $5,995.00
Midlands Pressure Wash Services, LLC
1 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Interior Cleaning $11,500.00
2 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Exterior Cleaning $4,000.00
Shine of Columbia
1 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Interior Cleaning $46,200.00
2 Stadium Parking Parking Deck Exterior Cleaning $20,400.00
Total:$28,000.00
Total:$23,490.00
Total:$23,251.00
Total:$66,600.00
Total:$15,500.00
ATTACHMENT #8 - Bid Tabulation Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-41
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MKSK FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY'S TEN-
YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina (the “City”), is authorized and
required by applicable provisions of the South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive
Planning Enabling Act of 1994, as amended, to prepare and periodically update a comprehensive
plan addressing the growth, development, and future needs of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that professional planning, community engagement,
demographic, land use, transportation, infrastructure, economic development, and related expertise
is necessary to assist the City in preparing its required ten-year comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) seeking qualified
professional consulting firms to provide services associated with the preparation of the City's ten-
year comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the City received five (5) responsive proposals from qualified professional
consulting firms in response to the RFP; and
WHEREAS, the proposals were reviewed and evaluated by a selection committee
composed of Planning Commission members and staff in accordance with the criteria and
requirements established in the RFP; and
WHEREAS, following review and evaluation of the submitted proposals, the selection
committee recommends the selection of MKSK as the firm best qualified to provide the
professional services necessary to prepare the City's ten-year comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that entering into a professional services
contract with MKSK is in the best interest of the City and its residents and will provide the City
with the professional expertise necessary to complete the comprehensive planning process in
accordance with applicable State law and the City's planning objectives; and
WHEREAS, the proposed professional services contract shall establish the scope of
services, schedule, deliverables, compensation, and other terms and conditions applicable to the
preparation of the comprehensive plan, with a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000, unless
otherwise authorized by City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Administrator to execute the
professional services contract and take such other actions as may be necessary to implement the
purposes of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, duly assembled, that:
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 3
Section 1. Selection of Consultant
The City Council hereby approves the selection of MKSK to provide professional
consulting services associated with the preparation of the City's ten-year comprehensive plan
pursuant to the RFP issued by the City.
Section 2. Authorization to Execute Contract
The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate, execute, and
administer a professional services contract with MKSK, substantially consistent with the RFP, the
firm's proposal, and the terms approved by the City, for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
Section 3. Scope of Services
The professional services shall include, as applicable, preparation and facilitation of the
City's ten-year comprehensive plan, including the required planning elements, existing conditions
and trends analysis, public and stakeholder engagement, development of goals and
recommendations, preparation of the future land use and other applicable planning components,
coordination with City staff and the Planning Commission, and preparation of the final
comprehensive plan for consideration and adoption in accordance with applicable South Carolina
law.
Section 4. Contract Administration
The City Administrator, or the Administrator's designee, is authorized to administer the
contract, approve routine project-related documents, coordinate with the selected consultant, and
take such administrative actions as are reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this
Resolution, provided that any material amendment increasing the authorized contract amount shall
require approval in accordance with applicable City policies and procedures.
Section 5. Funding
The expenditure authorized by this Resolution shall be paid from funds lawfully
appropriated and available for this purpose. The City Administrator is authorized to identify the
appropriate funding source and process payments in accordance with the terms of the executed
contract.
Section 6. Compliance with State Law
The comprehensive plan shall be prepared in accordance with applicable provisions of the
South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994, as amended,
and other applicable State and local requirements.
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 2 of 3
Section 7. Effective Date
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF AUGUST,
2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 3 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-42
AUTHORIZING CPST IV SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS
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, said reprioritized list includes funding for the Software Upgrades, consisting of
improvements to the online utility portal, online tax portal, and online permitting portal; the addition of
technology for field workers; and enhancements to in-person credit card payment processing; and
WHEREAS, City Council recognizes the importance of maintaining and enhancing the software
and technology to develop a citizen information portal, improved record keeping, transaction processing,
accounting, and financial reporting; 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, as follows:
1. City Council hereby authorizes staff to proceed with the design and procurement of Software
Upgrades as identified in the CPST IV Fourth Reprioritized Project and Funding List adopted
under Resolution 2026-17.
2. Funding for these improvements shall be provided through CPST IV funds allocated to Software
Upgrades, consistent with the reprioritized funding list approved by City Council.
3. The total cost of the authorized improvements shall not exceed $100,000 inclusive of all
associated costs, unless otherwise authorized by City Council.
4. All work authorized under this resolution shall be procured and executed in accordance with the
City of North Augusta Procurement Ordinance and applicable state laws.
5. The City Administrator, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute any contracts, agreements,
or documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 2
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ____ DAY OF AUGUST, 2026.
_________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 2 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-43
TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM
THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the South Carolina Forestry Commission awarded the City of North Augusta
a 2025 Natural Disaster and Recovery Supplemental Funding Grant; and
WHEREAS, the grant provides $430,849.84, in funding on a 100% cost reimburment
basis, with the grant scope including a tree canopy assessment, tree risk assessment, tree pruning,
and tree replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta find that
acceptance and implementation of the grant award are in the best interest of the City.
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 costs associated with the eligible tree-related work under the grant shall be initially
funded utilizing the City’s Capital Projects Fund and subsequently reimbursed through the
2025 Natural Disaster and Recovery Supplemental Funding Grant.
2. The intial funding utilizing the City’s Capital Projects Fund shall not exceed the amount
of the grant of $430,849.84.
3. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement and all related
agreements and documents necessary for the implementation of the 2025 Natural Disaster
Supplemental Funding Grant.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF AUGUST,
2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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