Finance Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingAugusta, GA · August 31, 2021
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 8/31/2021
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. D. Williams, Vice Chairman; McKnight and Scott,
members.
Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Sias, Chairman.
FINANCE
1. Present the financial reports for the six month period ended June 30, 2021. Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion Motion
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Type Result
Motion to approve
Commissioner
receiving this item Commissioner
Approve Catherine Smith- Passes
as information. Francine Scott
McKnight
Motion Passes 3-0.
2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on August 11, Item
2021. Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion Motion
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Type Result
Motion to
Commissioner
approve. Commissioner
Approve Catherine Smith- Passes
Motion Passes Francine Scott
McKnight
3-0.
3. Motion to approve a request from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office to Item
move funds out of State Drug Forfeiture Account's fund balance. The agency Action:
Approved
intends to use this funding to purchase a new vehicle and to use funding for
training.
Motions
Motion Motion
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Type Result
Motion to
Commissioner
approve. Commissioner
Approve Catherine Smith- Passes
Motion Passes Francine Scott
McKnight
3-0.
4. Presentation by Augusta's Financial Adviser, Davenport & Company, Item
providing an update on Augusta's outstanding bond debt, upcoming bond Action:
issuance's and current rating by bond rating agencies. Approved
Motions
Motion Motion
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Type Result
Motion to approve
receiving this item as Commissioner Commissioner
Approve Passes
information. Francine Scott Dennis Williams
Motion Passes 3-0.
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Finance Committee Meeting
8/31/2021 1:05 PM
Attendance 8/31/21
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Finance Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 811U2021
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Sias, Chairman; D. Williams,
Vice Chairman; McKnight and Scott, members.
FINANCE
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on July 27, Item
2021. Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type
Motion Text Made By seconded By ffilil
Motion to
Commissioner
approve. Commissioner
Approve Catherine Smith- Passes
Motion Passes Dennis Williams
McKnight
4-0.
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Finance Committee Meeting
8/31/2021 1:05 PM
Minutes
Department:
Presenter:
Caption: Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held
on August 11, 2021.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Mac McAlister Fleet Manager
2158 Washington Road NE, Thomson GA 30824
Ofiice: 706-986-5714 Cell:706-699-1624
8/3/2021
Buyer: Augusta Georgia Cell:
535 Telfair Street Suite 800
Augusta GA 30901
Attn: Kaycee Braswell
Phone: Phone:
Fax: Fax:
Make: Dodge Make:
Model: Charger SXT Model:
Year: 2021 Year:
Color: Smoke Show Color:
VIN: 2C3CDXBG5MH608168 VIN:
Stock #: 221677 Stock #:
Mileage: 10 Mileage:
ACV:
MSRP $32,065.00
Sale Price $25,813.00
Options Included
3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine 8-Speed Auto Transmission included in price
Cloth Sport Seats Carpet Flooring Throughout included in price
ParkView Rear Backup Camera 17X7.0 Painted Cast Aluminum Wheels included in price
Bi-Function Halogen Projector Headlamp LED Daytime Running Lamps included in price
Available Options
Options Total
Sub Total $25,813.00
DOC
Tag
Units 1
Balance Due $25,813.00
Manager Mac McAlister Customer
W E S T W A R N IN G E Q U IP M E N T S A L E S & S E R V I C E , L L C
QUOTE
115 SAND BAR FERRY ROAD
Date Quote #
8/3/2021 6868
Phone # 706-855-6916
Name / Address
FIRSTVEHICLE
ATTN: TERRI
PO BOX 507
AUGUSTA, GA 30903
Qty Item Description Rate Total
ADMIN PKG- 2021 DODGE CHARGER-CIVILIAN MODEL
1 FEN-C-4010 FENIEX C-4010 4200 MINI CONTROLLER 120.00 120.00
4 SOU-EMPS2STS3B SOUND OFF EMPS2STS3B MPOWER 4'' STUD 105.00 420.00
MOUNT-SINGLE COLOR BLUE
2 SOU-PMP2WSDDB SOUND OFF PMP2WSDDB DUAL WINDOW SHROUD KIT 25.00 50.00
FOR 4'' LIGHT W/ STUD MOUNT
1 SOU-ETTFK03 SOUND OFF ETTFK03 TAILLIGHT FLASHER KIT FOR A 240.00 240.00
2010-2020 DODGE CHARGER
2 COD-MICROPAK-D... CODE3 MICROPAK-DC-BW DIRECTIONAL LED HIDE A 75.00 150.00
BLAST MULTI COLOR BLUE/WHITE
(SIDE FRONT FENDER)
1 FEN-FN-0416-B FENIEX FN-0416-B FUSION 400 LED LIGHTSTICK BLUE 220.00 220.00
(REAR DECK)
2 FEN-FN-4016 FENIEX FN-4016 FUSION L BRACKET 15.00 30.00
1 FEN-C-4014 FENIEX C-4014 STORM PRO 100W SIREN 150.00 150.00
1 FEN-S-2009 FENIEX S-2009 TRITON 100W SPEAKER 125.00 125.00
1 ABL-140553 TRIPLE OUTLET 30.00 30.00
1 TINT WINDOW TINT W/ 6" STRIP 190.00 190.00
1 5LB - 25614 5LB FIRE EXTINGUISHER W/ VEHICLE BRACKET 55.00 55.00
1 LABOR LABOR TO INSTALL ABOVE 1,000.00 1,000.00
This Quote is an offer by West Warning Equipment to purchase Goods and/or provide Services (as
applicable) to the recepiant of this quote in accordance with the specifications stated herein. This Sales Tax (8.0%) $0.00
Quote is not binding or accepted until the recepitant supplies West Warning Equipment with a
purchase order for the quoted goods and/or serivces. Commencement of purchasing goods and/or
providing serives will occur once both parties agree upon a date. Quoted Prices are good for 30 Total $2,780.00
days.
Finance Committee Meeting
8/31/2021 1:05 PM
Request to move funds from 2021 State Drug Forfeiture Fund Balance to Vehicles and Training budget
Department: Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Presenter:
Caption: Motion to approve a request from the Richmond County
Sheriff’s Office to move funds out of State Drug Forfeiture
Account's fund balance. The agency intends to use this funding
to purchase a new vehicle and to use funding for training.
Background: The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has funding available in
the State Drug Forfeiture Account's Fund balance. The Sheriff’s
Office would like to use the funding to purchase a new vehicle
and provide additional training opportunities for the Richmond
County Sheriff’s Office.
Analysis: The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to purchase a
vehicle for the Administration Division. Also, funding will be
used for a Fallen Officers event and used for additional training.
Financial Impact: The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has funding available in
the State Drug Forfeiture Account's Fund balance and RCSO is
requesting to move $80,000.
Alternatives: None
Recommendation: Move the funding in the amount of $35,000 from 212000000-
1342210 to vehicles (212032110-5422110). And, move $45,000
from 212000000-1342210 to Training and Education
212031410-5237110 for Fallen Officer Event and Training.
Funds are
Available in the
Funding is available in account 212000000-1342210.
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Finance Committee Meeting
8/31/2021 1:05 PM
Update- Augusta's bonds and bond ratings
Department: Finance
Presenter: Timothy Schroer, Deputy Finance Director
Caption: Presentation by Augusta's Financial Adviser, Davenport &
Company, providing an update on Augusta's outstanding bond
debt, upcoming bond issuance's and current rating by bond
rating agencies.
Background: Periodic updates are provide to keep the commission abreast of
Augusta's status in the bond market and upcoming bond
issuance's.
Analysis: There is the potential for several bonds to be issued in the next
12 months. SPLOST 8 bonds will be issued during the first part
of 2022 and if approved by the voters in November 2021 a GO
bond will be issued for the construction of the New James
Brown Arena Complex. The purpose of this update is to review:
the current outstanding bond debt, the current bond ratings, the
anticipated rating process for the up coming bond issuance's,
upcoming opportunities for the refinancing of outstanding
bonds.
Financial Impact: none
Alternatives:
Recommendation: receive as information
Funds are
Available in the
N/A
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Agenda
Finance Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 8/31/2021- 1:05 PM
FINANCE
1. Present the financial reports for the six month period ended June
30, 2021. Attachments
2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on
August 11, 2021. Attachments
3. Motion to approve a request from the Richmond County
Sheriff’s Office to move funds out of State Drug Forfeiture Attachments
Account's fund balance. The agency intends to use this funding
to purchase a new vehicle and to use funding for training.
4. Presentation by Augusta's Financial Adviser, Davenport &
Company, providing an update on Augusta's outstanding bond Attachments
debt, upcoming bond issuance's and current rating by bond rating
agencies.
www.augustaga.gov
Finance Committee Meeting
8/31/2021 1:05 PM
6-30-2021 Financial Reports
Department: Finance
Presenter: Donna B Williams, Finance Director
Caption: Present the financial reports for the six month period ended June
30, 2021.
Background: Periodic financial reports are presented to keep the Commission
apprised of the financial status of the organization,
Analysis: The reports focus on the operations of the following funds:
General Fund Urban Service District Fund Law Enforcement
Fire Protection Water & Sewerage Garbage Collection Augusta
Regional Airport Stormwater Utiltiy
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation: receive as information
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Cover Memo
Clerk of Commission
Item # 1
Cover Memo
Item # 1
Finance Committee Meeting
8/31/2021 1:05 PM
Minutes
Department:
Presenter:
Caption: Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held
on August 11, 2021.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # 2
Attachment number 1 \nPage 1
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Finance Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 811U2021
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Sias, Chairman; D. Williams,
Vice Chairman; McKnight and Scott, members.
FINANCE
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on July 27, Item
2021. Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type
Motion Text Made By seconded By ffilil
Motion to
Commissioner
approve. Commissioner
Approve Catherine Smith- Passes
Motion Passes Dennis Williams
McKnight
4-0.
www.augustaqa.qov
Item # 2
Attachment number 1 \nPage 2
Item # 2
Finance Committee Meeting
8/31/2021 1:05 PM
Request to move funds from 2021 State Drug Forfeiture Fund Balance to Vehicles and Training budget
Department: Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Presenter:
Caption: Motion to approve a request from the Richmond County
Sheriff’s Office to move funds out of State Drug Forfeiture
Account's fund balance. The agency intends to use this funding
to purchase a new vehicle and to use funding for training.
Background: The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has funding available in
the State Drug Forfeiture Account's Fund balance. The Sheriff’s
Office would like to use the funding to purchase a new vehicle
and provide additional training opportunities for the Richmond
County Sheriff’s Office.
Analysis: The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to purchase a
vehicle for the Administration Division. Also, funding will be
used for a Fallen Officers event and used for additional training.
Financial Impact: The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has funding available in
the State Drug Forfeiture Account's Fund balance and RCSO is
requesting to move $80,000.
Alternatives: None
Recommendation: Move the funding in the amount of $35,000 from 212000000-
1342210 to vehicles (212032110-5422110). And, move $45,000
from 212000000-1342210 to Training and Education
212031410-5237110 for Fallen Officer Event and Training.
Funds are
Available in the
Funding is available in account 212000000-1342210.
Following
Accounts: Cover Memo
Item # 3
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 3
Attachment number 1 \nPage 1
Mac McAlister Fleet Manager
2158 Washington Road NE, Thomson GA 30824
Ofiice: 706-986-5714 Cell:706-699-1624
8/3/2021
Buyer: Augusta Georgia Cell:
535 Telfair Street Suite 800
Augusta GA 30901
Attn: Kaycee Braswell
Phone: Phone:
Fax: Fax:
Make: Dodge Make:
Model: Charger SXT Model:
Year: 2021 Year:
Color: Smoke Show Color:
VIN: 2C3CDXBG5MH608168 VIN:
Stock #: 221677 Stock #:
Mileage: 10 Mileage:
ACV:
MSRP $32,065.00
Sale Price $25,813.00
Options Included
3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine 8-Speed Auto Transmission included in price
Cloth Sport Seats Carpet Flooring Throughout included in price
ParkView Rear Backup Camera 17X7.0 Painted Cast Aluminum Wheels included in price
Bi-Function Halogen Projector Headlamp LED Daytime Running Lamps included in price
Available Options
Options Total
Sub Total $25,813.00
DOC
Tag
Units 1
Balance Due $25,813.00
Manager Mac McAlister Customer
Item # 3
Attachment number 2 \nPage 1
W E S T W A R N IN G E Q U IP M E N T S A L E S & S E R V I C E , L L C
QUOTE
115 SAND BAR FERRY ROAD
Date Quote #
8/3/2021 6868
Phone # 706-855-6916
Name / Address
FIRSTVEHICLE
ATTN: TERRI
PO BOX 507
AUGUSTA, GA 30903
Qty Item Description Rate Total
ADMIN PKG- 2021 DODGE CHARGER-CIVILIAN MODEL
1 FEN-C-4010 FENIEX C-4010 4200 MINI CONTROLLER 120.00 120.00
4 SOU-EMPS2STS3B SOUND OFF EMPS2STS3B MPOWER 4'' STUD 105.00 420.00
MOUNT-SINGLE COLOR BLUE
2 SOU-PMP2WSDDB SOUND OFF PMP2WSDDB DUAL WINDOW SHROUD KIT 25.00 50.00
FOR 4'' LIGHT W/ STUD MOUNT
1 SOU-ETTFK03 SOUND OFF ETTFK03 TAILLIGHT FLASHER KIT FOR A 240.00 240.00
2010-2020 DODGE CHARGER
2 COD-MICROPAK-D... CODE3 MICROPAK-DC-BW DIRECTIONAL LED HIDE A 75.00 150.00
BLAST MULTI COLOR BLUE/WHITE
(SIDE FRONT FENDER)
1 FEN-FN-0416-B FENIEX FN-0416-B FUSION 400 LED LIGHTSTICK BLUE 220.00 220.00
(REAR DECK)
2 FEN-FN-4016 FENIEX FN-4016 FUSION L BRACKET 15.00 30.00
1 FEN-C-4014 FENIEX C-4014 STORM PRO 100W SIREN 150.00 150.00
1 FEN-S-2009 FENIEX S-2009 TRITON 100W SPEAKER 125.00 125.00
1 ABL-140553 TRIPLE OUTLET 30.00 30.00
1 TINT WINDOW TINT W/ 6" STRIP 190.00 190.00
1 5LB - 25614 5LB FIRE EXTINGUISHER W/ VEHICLE BRACKET 55.00 55.00
1 LABOR LABOR TO INSTALL ABOVE 1,000.00 1,000.00
This Quote is an offer by West Warning Equipment to purchase Goods and/or provide Services (as
applicable) to the recepiant of this quote in accordance with the specifications stated herein. This Sales Tax (8.0%) $0.00
Quote is not binding or accepted until the recepitant supplies West Warning Equipment with a
purchase order for the quoted goods and/or serivces. Commencement of purchasing goods and/or
providing serives will occur once both parties agree upon a date. Quoted Prices are good for 30 Total Item # 3$2,780.00
days.
Finance Committee Meeting
8/31/2021 1:05 PM
Update- Augusta's bonds and bond ratings
Department: Finance
Presenter: Timothy Schroer, Deputy Finance Director
Caption: Presentation by Augusta's Financial Adviser, Davenport &
Company, providing an update on Augusta's outstanding bond
debt, upcoming bond issuance's and current rating by bond
rating agencies.
Background: Periodic updates are provide to keep the commission abreast of
Augusta's status in the bond market and upcoming bond
issuance's.
Analysis: There is the potential for several bonds to be issued in the next
12 months. SPLOST 8 bonds will be issued during the first part
of 2022 and if approved by the voters in November 2021 a GO
bond will be issued for the construction of the New James
Brown Arena Complex. The purpose of this update is to review:
the current outstanding bond debt, the current bond ratings, the
anticipated rating process for the up coming bond issuance's,
upcoming opportunities for the refinancing of outstanding
bonds.
Financial Impact: none
Alternatives:
Recommendation: receive as information
Funds are
Available in the
N/A
Following
Accounts:
Cover Memo
Item # 4
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 4
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