Public Safety Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingAugusta, GA · June 11, 2024
Minutes
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Commission Chamber
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
1:10 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY
PRESENT
Mayor Garnett Johnson
Commissioner Catherine Smith-McKnight
Commissioner Bobby Williams
Commissioner Brandon Garrett
ABSENT
Commissioner Alvin Mason
1. Update from the Administrator/staff regarding the proposal from Best Friends Animal Society.
(Referred from May 22 Commission meeting)
Motion to approve the recommendation from Best Friends Animal Society and their offer of
helping our animal shelter as was previously presented.
Motion made by Garrett, Seconded by Smith-McKnight.
Voting Yea: Smith-McKnight, Garrett
Voting Nay: Williams
Motion fails 2-1.
2. Motion to approve the Augusta-Richmond County (FY25) Capacity Agreement for State
Inmates to be housed at the Richmond County Correctional Institution.
Motion to approve.
Motion made by Garrett, Seconded by Williams.
Voting Yea: Smith-McKnight, Williams, Garrett
Motion carries 3-0.
3. Motion to approve amendment of the subsidy agreement (per diem rate) to house state inmates
with the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Motion to approve.
Motion made by Garrett, Seconded by Williams.
Voting Yea: Smith-McKnight, Williams, Garrett
Motion carries 3-0.
4. Motion to approve acceptance of the CACJ FY25 Family Treatment and Juvenile Drug Court
Operating Grant in the amount of $135,537 with a $23,918 match amount.
Motion to approve.
Motion made by Garrett, Seconded by Williams.
Voting Yea: Smith-McKnight, Williams, Garrett
Motion carries 3-0.
5. Motion to accept the FY2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the
amount of $50,000 and authorize the mayor to sign all appropriate documentation.
Motion to approve.
Motion made by Garrett, Seconded by Williams.
Voting Yea: Smith-McKnight, Williams, Garrett
Motion carries 3-0.
6. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on May 28, 2024.
Motion to approve.
Motion made by Garrett, Seconded by Williams.
Voting Yea: Smith-McKnight, Williams, Garrett
Motion carries 3-0.
Agenda
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Commission Chamber
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
1:10 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Update from the Administrator/staff regarding the proposal from Best Friends Animal Society.
(Referred from May 22 Commission meeting)
2. Motion to approve the Augusta-Richmond County (FY25) Capacity Agreement for State
Inmates to be housed at the Richmond County Correctional Institution.
3. Motion to approve amendment of the subsidy agreement (per diem rate) to house state inmates
with the Georgia Department of Corrections.
4. Motion to approve acceptance of the CACJ FY25 Family Treatment and Juvenile Drug Court
Operating Grant in the amount of $135,537 with a $23,918 match amount.
5. Motion to accept the FY2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the
amount of $50,000 and authorize the mayor to sign all appropriate documentation.
6. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on May 28, 2024.
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