Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting Committee Room- 1/28/2009- 1:00 PM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and Attachments uninhabitable structures in the Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1127 Cecelia Street, 1129 Cecelia Street, 1131 Cecelia Street, (District 1, Super District 9); South Augusta Neighborhood: 227 Wise Drive, (District 2, Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. 2. Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and Attachments uninhabitable structures in the Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1511 Holley Street, 1723 Morgan Street, (District 2, Super District 9); East Augusta Neighborhood: 205 Thomson Road, (District 2, Super District 9); Laney- Walker Neighborhood: 1131 Florence Street, (District 1, Super District 9); South Augusta Neighborhood: 2916 Shelby Drive, 2204 Harding Road, (District 6, Super District 10); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. 3. Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and Attachments uninhabitable structures in the Bethlehem Neighborhood: 1440 Chestnut Street, 1545 Chestnut Street, 1535 Chestnut Street, 1455 Chestnut Street, (District 2, Super District 9); Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1126 Carrie Street, 913 Barnes Street, (District 1, Super District 9); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 2110 Martin Luther King Boulevard, (District 2, Super District 9); Olde Town Neighborhood: 101 Ellis Street, (District 1, Super District 9); Sand Hills Neighborhood: 536 First Avenue, (District 1, Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. 4. Motion to approve 2009 qualifying fees. Attachments www.augustaga.gov  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 1/28/2009 1:00 PM Demolition of Unsafe Structures Department: License & Inspection Caption: Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable structures in the Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1127 Cecelia Street, 1129 Cecelia Street, 1131 Cecelia Street, (District 1, Super District 9); South Augusta Neighborhood: 227 Wise Drive, (District 2, Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. Background: The approval of this ordinance will provide for the demolition of certain structures that have been determined to be dilapidated beyond repair and a public nuisance. The owners of the above referenced properties have been requested to correct the property maintenance violations. The violations were not corrected. By approving this ordinance the City will have the structures demolished, record a lien against the property in the amount of the costs incurred, and send the property owners a bill for payment that is due within 30 days of receipt. Analysis: Continuing the removal of dilapidated structures will signal to the public that neglected, unsafe and uninhabitable structures will not be allowed and that property owners will be held responsible for their properties. Financial Impact: The average total cost associated with the demolition of each property will be approximately $5,200.00. This includes the title search, asbestos survey, and demolition. Alternatives: Allow the unsafe structures to remain and continue to have a negative impact on the neighborhoods and City. Recommendation: Approval Funds are Available in the FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT: Account # Following Accounts: 101072910 / 5212999 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. _____________________ ORDINANCE TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF THE STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1127 CECELIA STREET, 1129 CECELIA STREET, 1131 CECELIA STREET, AND 227 WISE DRIVE. TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That the following properties have been identified by the Director of the Augusta – Richmond County License and Inspection Department as unfit for human habitation (or unfit for its current commercial or business use) and the cost of repair, alteration or improvement of said properties exceeds one-half the value of property and that the said Director shall cause the structures located on hereinafter described property to be demolished and removed as ordered by Augusta-Richmond County Magistrate Court; and that said Director shall cause the costs of such removal and demolition for said property be entered upon the lien docket maintained in the office of Clerk of Augusta - Richmond County Commission and said Director shall otherwise proceed to effectuate the purpose of O.C.G.A. SS 41-2-7 through 41-2-17 with respect to said property, to-wit: • 1127 CECELIA STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 46-4 as Parcel 678. • 1129 CECELIA STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 46-4 as Parcel 677. • 1131 CECELIA STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 46-4 as Parcel 676. • 227 WISE DRIVE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 72-4 as Parcel 300. Section II. This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. Section III. That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Duly adopted this _________ day of ____________________, 2008 MAYOR________________________________ ATTEST:_______________________________ CLERK OF COMMISSION Item # 1  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 1/28/2009 1:00 PM Demolition of Unsafe Structures Department: License & Inspection Caption: Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable structures in the Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1511 Holley Street, 1723 Morgan Street, (District 2, Super District 9); East Augusta Neighborhood: 205 Thomson Road, (District 2, Super District 9); Laney- Walker Neighborhood: 1131 Florence Street, (District 1, Super District 9); South Augusta Neighborhood: 2916 Shelby Drive, 2204 Harding Road, (District 6, Super District 10); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. Background: The approval of this ordinance will provide for the demolition of certain structures that have been determined to be dilapidated beyond repair and a public nuisance. The owners of the above referenced properties have been requested to correct the property maintenance violations. The violations were not corrected. By approving this ordinance the City will have the structures demolished, record a lien against the property in the amount of the costs incurred, and send the property owners a bill for payment that is due within 30 days of receipt. Analysis: Continuing the removal of dilapidated structures will signal to the public that neglected, unsafe and uninhabitable structures will not be allowed and that property owners will be held responsible for their properties. Financial Impact: The average total cost associated with the demolition of each property will be approximately $5,200.00. This includes the title search, asbestos survey, and demolition. Alternatives: Allow the unsafe structures to remain and continue to have a negative impact on the neighborhoods and City. Recommendation: Approval Funds are Available in FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT: Account the Following # 220072912 / 5212999 Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 2 Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 2  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. _____________________ ORDINANCE TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF THE STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1511 HOLLEY STREET, 1723 MORGAN STREET, 205 THOMSON ROAD, 1131 FLORENCE STREET, 2916 SHELBY DRIVE, AND 2204 HARDING ROAD. TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That the following properties have been identified by the Director of the Augusta – Richmond County License and Inspection Department as unfit for human habitation (or unfit for its current commercial or business use) and the cost of repair, alteration or improvement of said properties exceeds one-half the value of property and that the said Director shall cause the structures located on hereinafter described property to be demolished and removed as ordered by Augusta-Richmond County Magistrate Court; and that said Director shall cause the costs of such removal and demolition for said property be entered upon the lien docket maintained in the office of Clerk of Augusta - Richmond County Commission and said Director shall otherwise proceed to effectuate the purpose of O.C.G.A. SS 41-2-7 through 41-2-17 with respect to said property, to-wit: • 1511 HOLLEY STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 58-2 as Parcel 226. • 1723 MORGAN STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 58-1 as Parcel 144. • 205 THOMSON ROAD, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 87-3 as Parcel 120. • 1131 FLORENCE STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-2 as Parcel 9. • 2916 SHELBY DRIVE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 109.1 as Parcel 96. • 2204 HARDING ROAD, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 110-1 as Parcel 61. Section II. This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. Item # 2  Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Section III. That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Duly adopted this _________ day of ____________________, 2009 MAYOR________________________________ ATTEST:_______________________________ CLERK OF COMMISSION Item # 2  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 1/28/2009 1:00 PM Demolition of Unsafe Structures Department: License & Inspection Caption: Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable structures in the Bethlehem Neighborhood: 1440 Chestnut Street, 1545 Chestnut Street, 1535 Chestnut Street, 1455 Chestnut Street, (District 2, Super District 9); Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1126 Carrie Street, 913 Barnes Street, (District 1, Super District 9); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 2110 Martin Luther King Boulevard, (District 2, Super District 9); Olde Town Neighborhood: 101 Ellis Street, (District 1, Super District 9); Sand Hills Neighborhood: 536 First Avenue, (District 1, Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. Background: The approval of this ordinance will provide for the demolition of certain structures that have been determined to be dilapidated beyond repair and a public nuisance. The owners of the above referenced properties have been requested to correct the property maintenance violations. The violations were not corrected. By approving this ordinance the City will have the structures demolished, record a lien against the property in the amount of the costs incurred, and send the property owners a bill for payment that is due within 30 days of receipt. Analysis: Continuing the removal of dilapidated structures will signal to the public that neglected, unsafe and uninhabitable structures will not be allowed and that property owners will be held responsible for their properties. Financial Impact: The average total cost associated with the demolition of each property will be approximately $5,200.00. This includes the title search, asbestos survey, and demolition. Alternatives: Allow the unsafe structures to remain and continue to have a negative impact on the neighborhoods and City. Recommendation: Approval Funds are Available in FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT: Account the Following # 101072910 / 5212999 Accounts: Cover Memo REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Item # 3 Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 3  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. _____________________ ORDINANCE TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF THE STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1440 CHESTNUT STREET, 1545 CHESTNUT STREET, 1535 CHESTNUT STREET, 1455 CHESTNUT STREET, 1126 CARRIE STREET, 913 BARNES STREET, 2110 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD, 101 ELLIS STREET AND 536 FIRST AVENUE. TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That the following properties have been identified by the Director of the Augusta – Richmond County License and Inspection Department as unfit for human habitation (or unfit for its current commercial or business use) and the cost of repair, alteration or improvement of said properties exceeds one-half the value of property and that the said Director shall cause the structures located on hereinafter described property to be demolished and removed as ordered by Augusta-Richmond County Magistrate Court; and that said Director shall cause the costs of such removal and demolition for said property be entered upon the lien docket maintained in the office of Clerk of Augusta - Richmond County Commission and said Director shall otherwise proceed to effectuate the purpose of O.C.G.A. SS 41-2-7 through 41-2-17 with respect to said property, to-wit: • 1440 CHESTNUT STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-1 as Parcel 401. • 1545 CHESTNUT STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-1 as Parcel 465. • 1535 CHESTNUT STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-1 as Parcel 468. • 1455 CHESTNUT STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-1 as Parcel 390. • 1126 CARRIE STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 46-4 as Parcel 665. • 913 BARNES STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 46-4 as Parcel 115. • 2110 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 72-2 as Parcel 252. • 101 ELLIS STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 48-3 as Parcel 5. Item # 3  Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 • 536 FIRST AVENUE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 34-1 as Parcel 75. Section II. This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. Section III. That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Duly adopted this _________ day of ____________________, 2009 MAYOR________________________________ ATTEST:_______________________________ CLERK OF COMMISSION Item # 3  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 1/28/2009 1:00 PM FIX 2009 QUALIFYING FEES Department: Board of Elections Caption: Motion to approve 2009 qualifying fees. Background: Each year, the governing authority must fix and publish the qualifying fees for the offices appearing on the current year's ballot. The Commission fixes the fees by vote and the Board of Elections will publish same. Analysis: This is a requirement of State law and must be done by February 1, 2009. Financial Impact: $20 to publish ad. Alternatives: None Recommendation: Approval of fees. Funds are Available in the Following 101014110/5233111 Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 4  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA YOU are hereby notified that pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-131 (a)(1), the qualifying fees for the various offices appearing on the November 3, 2009 General Municipal Election ballot have been set by the Augusta Commission as follows: Augusta Commission: District 1 - $360.00 District 3 - $360.00 District 5 - $360.00 District 7 - $360.00 District 9 - $360.00 Marshal of the Civil Court $2,534.70 of Richmond County Qualifying for the above listed offices will commence on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 8:30 AM and will end on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 4:30 PM. The offices of Augusta Commissioner and Marshal of the Civil Court of Richmond County are nonpartisan. Said offices will be elected for a three-year term that will begin on January 1, 2010. Qualifying will be conducted in the Richmond County Board of Elections, Room 104 City-County Building, 530 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia. The hours of qualifying each day shall be from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM. This ________ day of January, 2009. Lynn Bailey, Executive Director Richmond County Board of Elections Item # 4