Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting Committee Room- 8/24/2009- 12:50 PM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. Discussion for informational purposes the City’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Attachments Plan and 2010 Action Plan for CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA funds. 2. Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and Attachments uninhabitable structures in the Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1113 Sixth Avenue, (District 2, Super District 9); Meadowbrook Neighborhood: 3124 Ditmas Road, (District 4, Super District 9); Bethlehem Neighborhood: 2032 Fargo Street, (District 2, Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. 3. Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and Attachments uninhabitable structures in the East Augusta Neighborhood: 252 Japonica Avenue, (District 1, Super District 9); Olde Town Neighborhood: 137 Watkins Street, (District 1, Super District 9); Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1125 Cecelia Street, 921 Dugas Street, 1119 Thirteenth Street, (District 1, Super District 9); Bethlehem Neighborhood: 1637 ½ Forest Street, 1255 Steiner Avenue, 1258 Steiner Avenue, 1260 Steiner Avenue, 1421 Monroe Street, 1528 Picquet Avenue, (District 2, Super District 9); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1677 Emory Street, (District 2, Super District 9); Harrisburg Neighborhood: 1825 Watkins Street, 1829 Watkins Street, (District 1, Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. 4. Update from the DBE Coordinator regarding the Disparity Study. (Requested Attachments by Commissioner Hatney) 5. Executive Recommendation to Review Committee Structure pursuant to Attachments Augusta, Ga. Sec. 1-30 and for the Creation and Appointment of the Legal Administration, Ordinance and Resolution Committee. 6. Approve Wellness Facility Contract with Omni Health and Fitness. Attachments 7. Approve resolution authorizing the settlement of all Claims in a Personal Attachments Injury, Wrongful, Death and Survivorship Claim for Dr. Ji Cheng, Decedent. 8. Discuss process used in the stimulus package application and the refusal of Attachments Housing and Community Development personnel to supply public information. (Requested by Commissioner Hatney) www.augustaga.gov  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/24/2009 12:50 PM 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan for City of Augusta, Housing and Community Development Department: Housing and Community Development Department Caption: Discussion for informational purposes the City’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan and 2010 Action Plan for CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA funds. Background: The Consolidated Plan merges into one process and one document all the planning, application and performance reporting requirements of four HUD block grant programs; CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA. The Consolidated Plan requires a jurisdiction to identify all of its housing and community development needs and then come up with a long-term strategy (5-years) for meeting those needs. Jurisdictions must develop a CP every five years and must update the plan annually with an Action Plan. The Action Plan describes all the activities that the city intends to fund with CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA funds to carry out the goals set forth in the 5-year plan. The Year 2010-2014 plan will be the City’s fourth CP since HUD mandated the requirement on January 5, 1995. This strategic plan contains three parts: (1) a housing, homeless, community and economic development needs assessment; (2) a housing market analysis; and (3) long- term strategies to meet priority needs. It also contains the Action Plan for Year 2010 which lists the projects that will be funded during Year 2010 to address the needs identified in the 5-year plan. On February 10, 2009, staff held a public hearing to obtain citizens input and solicit for proposals. Additionally, a needs assessment was conducted. As a result, AHCCD received 40 applications for CDBG funds, 10 applications for ESG funds, 5 applications for HOME funds and 2 applications for HOPWA funds with requests totaling $4,035,807. Of the applications received, staff and the director met recommend the attached Year 2010 Proposed Budget for the City’s 2010 Action Plan. If the proposed CP and AP are approved by Committee, in accordance with federal requirements, the City must hold a second Public Hearing and publish the CP and AP in the newspaper for a 30-day period to give citizens of Augusta an opportunity to comment. The public hearing will be held September 8, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers. At the end of the comment period (October 8, 2009), a summary of all comments received from the public will be presented to Committee on October 26, 2009 and Commission on November 3, 2009. Thereafter, the CP and AP will be sent to HUD for receipt by November 15, 2009. A listing of the 2010 Action Plan projects can be found on Page 62 and in Section VI. Analysis: If the 2010 Consolidated Plan and 2010 Action Plan is acceptable to the Committee, staff will publish it in the newspapers Wednesday, August 26, 2009, along with a notice of the Public Hearing. These additional funds will Cover Memo enable the City to carry out the activities recommended for funding. A detailed description of each project being funded is listed in the Proposed CP on Page 62 and Section VI. Financial Impact: It is anticipated the City will receive and have available the following funds for Year 2010, CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA. Federal 2010 Entitlement Program Total $ Program Allocation $ Income $ CDBG 2,262,309 150,000 2,412,309 ESG 99,412 0 99,412 HOME 1,378,855 1,000,000 2,378,855 HOPWA 398,640 0 398,640 TOTAL 2010 $4,139,216 $1,150,000 $5,289,216 Alternatives: None Recommended. Recommendation: Accept the Proposed Year 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan and Year 2010 Action Plan for CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA funds as information, subject to citizen’s comments. After the 30-day comment period, staff will return and present to Committee (October 26, 2009) and Commission (November 3, 2009) for action the Final version of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan Funds are Available in the Following The funds are pending approval from HUD for this entitlement grant. Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 3 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program Proposed Budget B-10-MC-13-0004 Proposed Allocation Estimate Entitlement Grant 2,262,309 Program Income 150,000 TOTAL $2,412,309 Proposed Projects Amount Acquisition Acquisition - HCD 400,000 Public Facilities & Improvements Augusta Mini Threatre - Security 22,000 Clearance/Demolition Clearance/Demolition - HCD 100,000 Public Services($263,000) 263,000 Art Factory 15,000 Augusta Mini Theatre 15,000 Augusta Urban Ministries 10,900 Augusta Youth C enter 15,000 Boys & Girls Club 15,000 Caring Works (Maxwell House) 15,000 CSRA Business League 15,000 CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority – Transitional Hsing 15,600 Coordinated Health Services – Respite 15,000 Coordinated Health Services – Clinic 15,000 East Augusta CDC – tutoring 10,500 Family Y 19,000 Golden Harvest Food Bank – Brown Bag Program 13,000 JWC Helping Hands 5,000 Kids Restart 10,000 MACH Academy 15,000 New Bethlehem Community Center 10,000 Promise Land CDC 10,000 Salvation Army 12,000 Senior Citizens Council 12,000 Special Activity by CBDO 570.204 Housing Counseling 125,000 Relocation Relocation - HCD 111,000 Privately Owned Utilities Utility Connection Hardship Fund 40,847 Rehabilitation - Residential Housing Rehabilitation Program 600,000 Façade Rehabilitation Program - Central City 55,000 Rehabilitation Historic Preservation – Non-Residential Façade Rehabilitation Program– Inner City 55,000 2010 Proposed Planning Budget 08/13/09  Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 3 CDBG continued Proposed Projects Amount Economic Development Small Business Development /Recruitment 100,000 Administration/Planning Administration - $475,462 480,462 Fair Housing - $5,000 Unprogrammed Funds Contingency 40,000 Total $2,412,309 2010 Emergency Shelter Grant Program Proposed Budget S-10-MC-13-0004 Proposed Allocation Estimate Entitlement Grant 99,412 Proposed Projects Amount Augusta Urban Ministries 11,000 CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority 14,000 Georgia Legal Services 10,000 Hope House 15,000 St. Stephens Ministry 12,030 Safe Homes 12,412 Salvation Army 20,000 Administration 4,970 Total $99,412 2010 Proposed Planning Budget 08/13/09  Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 3 2010 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Proposed Budget M-10-MC-13-0206 Proposed Allocation Estimate Entitlement Grant 1,378,855 Program Income 1,000,000 TOTAL $2,378,855 Proposed Projects Amount Housing Redevelopment Initiative 1,934,140 CHDO Set-aside (15% minimum) 206,829 Administration (10% maximum) 237,886 Total $2,378,855 2010 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Proposed Budget GA-H-10-F002 Proposed Allocation Estimate Entitlement Grant 398,640 Proposed Projects Amount Hope Health 100,000 St. Stephens Ministry 286,681 Administration 11,959 Total 398,640 2010 Proposed Planning Budget 08/13/09  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/24/2009 12:50 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: 1113 Sixth Avenue, (District 2, Super District 9); Meadowbrook Neighborhood: 3124 Ditmas Road, (District 4, Super District 9); Bethlehem Neighborhood: 2032 Fargo Street, (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 # 220- Following Accounts: 07-2912 / 5212999 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. _____________________ ORDINANCE TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF THE STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 1113 SIXTH AVENUE, 3124 DITMAS ROAD, AND 2032 FARGO STREET. 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: • 1113 SIXTH AVENUE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 72-2 as Parcel 411. • 3124 DITMAS ROAD, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 107 as Parcel 8. • 2032 FARGO STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 72-2 as Parcel 143. 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  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/24/2009 12:50 PM Demolition of unsafe structures Department: License & Inspection Caption: Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable structures in the East Augusta Neighborhood: 252 Japonica Avenue, (District 1, Super District 9); Olde Town Neighborhood: 137 Watkins Street, (District 1, Super District 9); Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1125 Cecelia Street, 921 Dugas Street, 1119 Thirteenth Street, (District 1, Super District 9); Bethlehem Neighborhood: 1637 ½ Forest Street, 1255 Steiner Avenue, 1258 Steiner Avenue, 1260 Steiner Avenue, 1421 Monroe Street, 1528 Picquet Avenue, (District 2, Super District 9); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1677 Emory Street, (District 2, Super District 9); Harrisburg Neighborhood: 1825 Watkins Street, 1829 Watkins Street, (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: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. _____________________ ORDINANCE TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF THE STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 252 JAPONICA AVENUE, 137 WATKINS STREET, 1125 CECELIA STREET, 921 DUGAS STREET, 1119 THIRTEENTH STREET, 1637 ½ FOREST STREET, 1255 STEINER AVENUE, 1258 STEINER AVENUE, 1260 STEINER AVENUE, 1421 MONROE STREET, 1528 PICQUET AVENUE, 1677 EMORY STREET, 1825 WATKINS STREET, AND 1829 WATKINS STREET. 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: • 252 JAPONICA AVENUE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 61-1 as Parcel 104. • 137 WATKINS STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 47-4 as Parcel 396. • 1125 CECELIA STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 46-4 as Parcel 679.0 • 921 DUGAS STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 46-4 as Parcel 339. • 1119 THIRTEENTH STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 46-3 as Parcel 80. • 1637 ½ FOREST STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-3 as Parcel 131. • 1255 STEINER AVENUE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-3 as Parcel 85. • 1258 STEINER AVENUE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-3 as Parcel 176.  Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 • 1260 STEINER AVENUE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-2 as Parcel 177. • 1421 MONROE STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 59-1 as Parcel 267. • 1528 PICQUET AVENUE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 59-4 as Parcel 3. • 1677 EMORY STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 58-3 as Parcel 79. • 1825 WATKINS STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 35-4 as Parcel 10. • 1829 WATKINS STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 35-4 as Parcel 9. 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  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/24/2009 12:50 PM Disparity Study Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Update from the DBE Coordinator regarding the Disparity Study. (Requested by Commissioner Hatney) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/24/2009 12:50 PM Executive Recomm. to Review Committee Structure and Creation of Legal Administration, Ordinance and Resolution Committee Department: Law Caption: Executive Recommendation to Review Committee Structure pursuant to Augusta, Ga. Sec. 1-30 and for the Creation and Appointment of the Legal Administration, Ordinance and Resolution Committee. Background: Augusta Code provides for the ARC Committee Structure, however, a legal administration, ordinance and resolution committee is lacking despite a commission policy that the committee structure be used to evaluate code amendments. This committee is one typically used in local government and will evaluate resolutions, ordinances and create efficiency in the administration of the legal needs of ARC. Analysis: The Legal Administration, Ordinance and Resolution Committee will be comprised of 4 persons, the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Super District Commissioners. If there is a Mayor Pro Tem and the Super District Commissioner is the same person, the mayor shall appoint the fourth member of the committee. The Committee shall follow all the rules that govern the existing committees of the ARC. Financial Impact: No additional costs to ARC. Alternatives: Decline to approve evaluation of committee structure and creation of new Legal Administration, Ordinance and Resolution Committee. Recommendation: Approve the evaluation and creation of the new committee, as with other local governments. Funds are Available in N/A the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/24/2009 12:50 PM Omni Health and Fitness Department: Human Resources Caption: Approve Wellness Facility Contract with Omni Health and Fitness. Background: Augusta employees are encouraged to be fit and stay healthy. In our continuing efforts to provide employees with optimum and affordable benefits all full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the approved Wellness Center. Currently over 750 employees are enrolled in Health Central’s wellness program. It is the goal of the Human Resources Department to increase this number with the implementation of additional wellness programs. Employees may be eligible to receive 100% reimbursement monthly, depending on the number of visits each month. Analysis: Omni Health and Fitness submitted a proposal to enter into similar agreements as other wellness facilities (Health Central, Family Y) employee may attend. The addition of this new facility assists in the goal of increased participation by affording employees a choice. Omni has two facilities in the area employees can attend. Financial Impact: Alternatives: Do Not Approve Wellness Facility Contract with Omni Health and Fitness. Recommendation: Approve Wellness Facility Contract with Omni Health and Fitness. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 OMNI HEALTH AND FITNESS WELLNESS PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR RICHMOND COUNTY EMPLOYEES Wellness programs can benefit your company in many ways. By encouraging a healthy lifestyle, employers benefit from reduced absenteeism, lower health and insurance costs, and higher levels of job performance. Additional benefits include improved employee morale and work relationships, a reduction in stress, and fewer workplace injuries. We at The Omni want to provide you with the tools you need to make the Richmond County Employees wellness program a success. We understand that the biggest hurdle to overcome on your employees’ path to good health is establishing a routine that agrees with their busy schedule. There are many reasons people struggle when trying to engage in a fitness program. Lack of time, lack of knowledge, and being intimidated by the health club environment are very common reasons for not following through. We have many features to try to minimize or eliminate these particular concerns. The Omni is open twenty-four hours a day, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. We have staffed child care services available seven days a week with organized games and fitness related activities to keep your children active as well. Your employees will have access to both of our facilities; one is conveniently located in the heart of Augusta, about two blocks from Best Buy at 3637 Walton Way Extension, and the other is in Evans at 4408 Evans to Lock Road a block from Lowes Hardware. There are many positive and negative factors or behaviors that affect your training progress. How to eat, how often should you work out, and what is the correct way to perform a given exercise are some of the many questions your employees may have. Our staff is well educated and experienced with exercise and nutrition. We also have the most successful personal training program in Augusta. This is a great tool for someone who has preexisting injuries, is training for a specific goal or just wants maximum results in the least amount of time possible. Our personal training packages include everything you need, from your workout routine to your nutrition plan, to make your program a success. Group fitness classes offer variety to your employees’ workout and give them the support they need to reach their goals. The Omni Club has over 100 group fitness classes every week made up of almost thirty different class types. We print out a new class schedule each month and there are no additional fees or sign up required to participate. The Omni Club has complete equipment lines from Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and Free Motion, and over 4000 square feet of free weights at each location. We have a broad selection of cardiovascular training machines including treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, stationary bikes, and rowing machines. All of our cardio equipment at our Evans location is equipped with Cardio Theater with cable television. I have included your corporate rates on the following page. Thank you very much for the opportunity to earn your business.  Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 MEMBERSHIP RATE STRUCTURE • 12 Month, Monthly: $32.00 a month • 12 Month Family add on: $25.00 a month per person (Husband, Wife or child under 21 in one house hold) • 12 Month Family Membership:$79.00 a month (+$47) (The family membership includes all family members in one house hold) • No Join Fees STANDARD MEMBERSHIP RATES • 12 Month Monthly: $179.00 to join and $49.00 a month • Family Add On: $79.00 to join and $32.00 a month • Family Membership: $199.00 to join and $79.00 a month Lance Smith General Manager Omni Health and Fitness 3637 Walton Way Extension Augusta, GA 30909 706-481-0502  Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 Richmond County Employee Benefits Include: *24 Hour service Monday through Friday. 8am to 8pm Sat and 10am to 6pm Sun *Access to BOTH Walton Way and Evans clubs. That’s over 70,000 square feet of fitness! *Over 100 Group Fitness classes every week at no extra charge. *Separate & private all inclusive LADIES ONLY fitness center (Walton Way) *Changing rooms include saunas, steam rooms, executive lounge areas with plasma screen TVs, massage chairs and pool tables. (Evans location) * We have complete fitness equipment lines from Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and Free Motion. Both clubs also boast expansive free weight areas. *We have a wide variety of personal training packages available. Ask us about our POWER PLATE training sessions! All of our personal training packages include nutritional consultation and custom meal plan design. Omni has the most successful training program in Augusta! *Over 80 pieces of cardio equipment at each location including Cycles, Ellipticals, Treadmills, Stair Masters, and much more. Our Evans location has Cardio Theater with Cable on every cardio piece. *Separate spin rooms for cycle classes at both locations. *Complimentary towel service. *Child care is available 7 days a week. Please call me at 706-481-0502 for a personal tour of our facility! Lance Smith General Manager Omni Health and Fitness 3637 Walton Way Ext Augusta, GA 30909 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 5 Attachment number 3 Page 2 of 5 Attachment number 3 Page 3 of 5 Attachment number 3 Page 4 of 5 Attachment number 3 Page 5 of 5  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/24/2009 12:50 PM Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of Dr. Ji Cheng, Decedent Department: Administrative Services Caption: Approve resolution authorizing the settlement of all Claims in a Personal Injury, Wrongful, Death and Survivorship Claim for Dr. Ji Cheng, Decedent. Background: See attached Resolution. Analysis: General Counsel considers it to be in the best interests of Augusta- Richmond County to resolve this matter and recommends that pay the Claimant to settle all claims of Claimant against Augusta-Richmond County arising out of the alleged facts. Financial Impact: The County Administrator is authorized to pay a total sum of Four Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars to Mr. Chaohui Wu, individually, and as Administrator of the Estate of Dr Ji Cheng and his legal respresentative at the direction of the General Counsel. Alternatives: Deny Resolution Recommendation: Approve Resolution Funds are Available in the Following to be appropriated from Reserve of Extraordinary losses - dbw Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS IN A PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH AND SURVIVORSHIP CLAIM FOR DR. JI CHENG, DECEDENT, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED AND TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($410,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO DISBURSE THE AMOUNT OF $410,000.00; WAIVING AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTIONS IN CONFLICT FOR THIS INSTANCE ONLY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, On March 10, 2008, an Augusta City-County Transit Authority bus driver, Albert Smith, collided with Dr. Cheng, decedent, in a motor vehicle accident, (the accident”); and WHEREAS, decedent was a pedestrian in or near the cross walk of the intersection of Fifteenth Street and Laney Walker Boulevard, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, at the time of said accident; WHEREAS, said driver, while acting in the course and scope of his employment, is alleged to have negligently failed to see decedent as he entered the intersection and struck the decedent; WHEREAS, decedent died as a result of injuries she received in the accident; WHEREAS, decedent is believed to have experienced pain and suffering and her estate has incurred medical bills, funeral expenses, and attendant expenses as a result of the accident; WHEREAS, Claimant, decedent’s widower and surviving spouse, seeks damages for loss of consortium and the full value of the life of the decedent, and damages for claims of nuisance, negligent hiring, retention and supervision; WHEREAS, Claimant, Mr. Chaohui Wu, individually, and as Administrator of the Estate of Dr. Ji. Cheng, through his legal representative, has timely submitted notice pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 36-11-1 and 36-33-5; WHEREAS, Claimant has agreed to settle all claims and potential claims against the consolidated government of Augusta-Richmond County, its officers, employees, successors and agents, the Augusta City-County Transit Authority, and Albert Smith, for the sum of $410,000.00 for any and all claims arising out of the accident referenced herein; WHEREAS, Claimant has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the consolidated government of Augusta-Richmond County, its officers, employees, successors and agents, the Augusta City-County Transit Authority, and Albert Smith, for Resolution – Dr. Ji Cheng 1  Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 3 any and all claims which may be brought by any other parties arising out of the accident referenced herein; WHEREAS, the General Counsel considers it to be in the best interests of Augusta-Richmond County to resolve this matter and recommends that it pay the amount of Four Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($410,000.00) to Claimant to settle all claims of Claimant against Augusta-Richmond County arising out of the alleged facts; WHEREAS, Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County Transit Authority, and Augusta-Richmond County Transit Authority bus driver Albert Smith admit no liability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission Section 1: The Augusta-Richmond County Commission will settle the claims of Mr. Chaohui Wu, individually, and as Administrator of the Estate of Dr. Ji. Cheng for the aggregate amount of Four Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($410,000.00). Section 2: The County Administrator is authorized to pay a total sum of Four Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($410,000.00) to Mr. Chaohui Wu, individually, and as Administrator of the Estate of Dr. Ji. Cheng and his legal representative at the direction of the General Counsel from the account of 6110152135523273. Payment shall be in the form of a check payable to Chaohui Wu and his legal representative. Section 3: To the extent that any section of the AUGUSTA CODE is in conflict herewith, that subsection is waived for this instance only. Adopted this ___ day of August, 2009. ___________________________ David S. Copenhaver As its Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Seal: Certification Resolution – Dr. Ji Cheng 2  Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 3 The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission on August __, 2009 and that such Resolution has not been modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the undersigned further certifies that attached hereto is a true copy of the Resolution which was approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s). Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Resolution – Dr. Ji Cheng 3  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 8/24/2009 12:50 PM Stimulus Package Application Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Discuss process used in the stimulus package application and the refusal of Housing and Community Development personnel to supply public information. (Requested by Commissioner Hatney) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo