Commission Meeting

COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Commission Chamber Tuesday, May 06, 2025 2:00 PM INVOCATION Pastor Geoff Gleason, Cliffwood Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RECOGNITION(S) A. Presentation of the Augusta Community Ambassadors (Requested by Administration) DELEGATION(S) B. DaCara Brown Myers regarding The Hamptons Homeowners Association regarding an Augusta Housing Authority's proposed housing development initiative. C. Mr. Lawrence L. Freeman regarding Black Wall Street Augusta. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-29) PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve Facilities Maintenance Department purchase of 2 Ford F-150’s in the amount of $111,863.00. (Approved by Public Services Committee April 29, 2025) 2. Motion to approve the implementation and organizing of Operation: City Clean-Up, a collaborative initiative between city departments aimed at improving the cleanliness and aesthetic of Augusta-Richmond County’s public spaces and roadways, while providing community service hours for participants. (Approved by Public Services Committee April 29, 2025) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 3. Motion to approve bid #25-144 for the purchase of one 2025/2026 Vacuum truck and full four- year maintenance, at a total cost of $542,823.88 from Jet-Vac Equipment Company, LLC of Atlanta, GA for the Utilities Department – Fort Gordon Division.(Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 29, 2025) 4. Motion to approve bid #25-151 for the purchase of three 2025/2026 Service Truck, Enclosed Utility Style at a total cost of $414,324.00 from Ring Power Corporation for the Utilities Department – Construction Division.(Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 29, 2025) 5. Motion to approve the lease of two sewer vacuum trucks from Environmental Products Group for use by Utilities Department Construction and Maintenance Division at a total cost of $1,051,993.20 under a 48-month lease contract. Bid #24-202(Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 29, 2025) 6. Motion to approve the establishment of an Opioid Advisory Committee tasked with addressing the opioid crisis in the community and providing recommendations for the distribution and allocation of opioid settlement funds. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 29, 2025) 7. Motion to approve a request from Solicitor General Omeeka Loggins to approve converting two (2) part-time Assistant Solicitor-General positions back to (1) full-time ASG position that it was originally.(Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 29, 2025) 8. Motion to approve of Homebuyer Subsidy (1) Applications. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 29, 2025) 9. Motion to approve HCD - 2024 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Approval (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 29, 2025) ENGINEERING SERVICES 10. Motion to determine that portion of Montgomery Street as shown on the attached plat as Tract “D” and consisting of approximately .07 acre, has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its removed from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest, and a public hearing shall be held regarding the issue of abandonment pursuant to O.C.G.A. 32 -7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies).(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 11. Motion to determine that portion of John’s Road from Fitten Street to Gardner Street as shown on the attached plat as Tract “A” and consisting of approximately .98 acre, has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its removed from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest, and a public hearing shall be held regarding the issue of abandonment pursuant to O.C.G.A. 32 -7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies).(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 12. Motion to approve Thompson Farms - Big Farm Lease Agreement (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 13. Motion to approve Emergency Procurement of 30” valves for Highland WTP.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 14. Motion to approve Supplement funding to Pond & Company (Pond) in the amount of $257,745.50 for Greene Street-Part 2 (Segment between 13th St. & 5th St.) for Permitting/NEPA Document associated to seeking the project construction phase Federal funding to complete the Project-Part2. AE/RFP 19-152(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 15. Motion to approve Supplement funding (SA5) for Engineering Final Design Phase (Supplemental Survey) of the Design Consultant Services Agreement to CHA in the amount of $53,690 for the Willis Foreman Improvement Project. AE/ RFQ 17-265. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 16. Motion to approve Change Order Two to Supplement Construction Contract to Horizon Construction & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 for Tobacco Road Improvements  and Various Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project. This supplemental payment release will be contingent upon Horizon Construction submitting project completion & final payment receipt certification. AE/ Bid 20-247 (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 17. Motion to approve Award of “On-Call Professional Services for Engineering and Field Design, small to Medium Scale Maintenance Task Design, Regulatory Periodic Inspection Compliance, Structural Inspection & Investigations, and Construction Miscellaneous Support” Services (CEI Services) Contract to Cranston LLC, Infrastructure Management Systems, Ardurra Group, Inc, and Atlas Technical Consultants LLC, subject to receipt of signed contract and proper insurance documents. The Contract is for three years with renewal option of two additional years. Also, approve $400,000 to fund the CEI Services. AE/25-241. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 18. Motion approve Award of “On-Call Professional Services for Construction Administration, Construction Materials Inspection and Testing, Construction Monitoring and Quality Assurance/ Quality Control, Infrastructure Condition Assessment, and Geotechnical Inspections and Investigations (CMT_Geotech)” Services Contract to Atlas Technical Consultants LLC, Matrix Engineering Group, Inc, and MC Squared, Inc., subject to receipt of signed contract and proper insurance documents. The Contract is for three years with renewal option of two additional years. Also, approve $650,000 to fund the CMT_Geotech Services. AE/25-179. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 19. Motion to approve Award of Professional Services for on call “Stream Restoration Design & Construction, Regulatory Permitting, Environmental Assessment, & Miscellaneous Regulatory Support and Construction” Services (Natural Resources Services) Contract to Pond & Company, and HGS LLC dba RES Environmental Operation Company LLC, subject to receipt of signed contract and proper insurance documents. The Contract is for three years with renewal option of two additional years. Also, approve $500,000 to fund these Services. AE/24-240 (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 20. Motion to approve the continued funding of the current On-Call Field and Laboratory Testing for Soil and Construction Material, and Geotechnical Inspection and Investigation (CMT_Geotech) Services contract in the amount of $622,192.00 for 5th Street, 6th Streets, 13th Street, Telfair Street, and Greene Street Improvements Projects. AE/RFP 19-179(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 21. Motion to approve supplemental funding (SA5) to Hussy Gay Bell (HGB) in the amount of $311,674.40 for the Broad Street Improvements Construction Phase Services (CEI). AE / RFP 18- 311(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 22. Motion to approve and authorize Augusta Engineering (AE) to submit, accept and receive Georgia Department of Transpiration (GDOT) Financial Assistance from GDOT Local Road Assistance Administration (LRA) Funds through Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) FY2025 Supplemental for Road Improvements & maintenance projects attached as Exhibit A. Also authorize Augusta Mayor to sign GDOT E-Verify affidavit and LMIG Submittal Cover Letter as need arises. /AE(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 23. Motion to approve Task Order Four (SA4) funding for Drainage System Assessment, Verification and Drainage Improvements Engineering Services Agreement to Ardurra (former Constantine Engineering) in the amount of $21,000.00 for Morningside Drive/Overton Road drainage system Improvements design phase services. AE/RFQ 19-148 (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 24. Motion to approve Sole source procurement of new Vertical Turbine pump and Gear box for #8 raw Water pump Station at a cost of $452,244.00.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 25. Motion to approve the deed of dedication, maintenance agreement, and road resolution submitted by the Engineering Department for Orchard Landing. Also, approve Augusta Utilities Department easement deed and maintenance agreement.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) 26. Motion to task Traffic Engineering to revise current Speed Hump Policy to require 51% of occupant/ tenant vs. homeowner of property on designated streets. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 29, 2025) PUBLIC SAFETY 27. Motion to approve an Inter-Governmental Agreement between the City of Augusta, GA and The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.(Approved by Public Safety Committee April 29, 2025) 28. Motion to approve the second allocation of the additional funding request in the amount of $80,000 from the FY 25 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Award.(Approved by Public Safety Committee April 29, 2025) PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 29. Motion to approve the minutes of April 15, 2025 Commission Meeting. ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA (Items 30-38) PUBLIC SERVICES 30. Discussion: Status of the business and alcohol license for Tiffany’s Eatery, located at 828 Broad Street, District 1, Super District 9. (No recommendation from Public Services Committee April 29, 2025) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 31. Motion to approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Service Agreement between Augusta and the Augusta Richmond County Coliseum Authority in the amount of $120,000. 32. Receive as information the emergency request for repairs to damages sustained during Hurricane Helene to several facilities as assessed by FM Global in the amount of $154,280.00 by Horizon Construction & Associates. 33. Receive as information the emergency request for MRI (moisture-related issues) remediation at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $85,174.91 by ACC Restoration, LLC. 34. The Villages at Meadowbrook Phase II of Augusta Letters of Support. FINANCE 35. Presentation of the December 31, 2024 preliminary financial reports 36. Approve engaging UHY Advisors Mid-Atlantic, Inc. to conduct audit of Parks and Recreation Department. (RFP 25-902) PUBLIC SAFETY 37. Motion to approve Change Order #1 with a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 to Task Order #1 for Hurricane Helene Cost Recovery Services through Tetra Tech. RFP 24-917 LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation B. Real Estate C. Personnel 38. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.