Augusta, GA

Commission Meeting

Commission Meeting

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Public Services Committee Meeting

Finance Committee Meeting

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

Special Called Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Commission Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Special Called Meeting

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Public Services Committee Meeting

Finance Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

The Administrative Services Committee will discuss a proposed 'Ban the Box' ordinance, receive a report from Blulynx Solutions on their work with Housing & Community Development, hear a presentation on a UGA partnership and consider a grant for a full-time city arborist, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Ban the Box/Protected Class Ordinance (requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson)
• Report from Blulynx Solutions on Housing & Community Development work
• Presentation by Mr. Campbell Vaughn (UGA Extension) on Augusta-Richmond County partnership
• Motion to approve grant for full-time city arborist
• Approval of August 11, 2026 committee minutes

Finance Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting. The Finance Committee will consider a motion to approve the minutes from its August 11, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Motion to approve minutes of August 11, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting

Public Services Committee Meeting

The Public Services Committee will consider two alcohol license applications, a presentation on transportation for the disabled, and a proposed hookah ordinance requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• New retail package liquor, beer, and wine license for Blind Louis Liquor Store, LLC at 752 Broad Street
• New ownership retail package beer and wine license for Radhe Krishn 2026 LLC at 3460 Peach Orchard Rd
• Presentation by Jaime Dygert on transportation for the disabled
• Hookah ordinance discussion requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson
• Approval of August 11, 2026 committee minutes

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

The Engineering Services Committee is meeting to consider several infrastructure-related items, including approving contracts, supplemental funding, and condemnations for property acquisition. The agenda includes routine approvals and specific project actions, such as the Broad Street Improvements Project and maintenance contracts.

• Approve GDOT Standard Utility Agreement
• Approve MOU with Canal Authority for 0.9 acres at Map/Parcel 027-0-006-00-0 for organic material disposal
• Supplemental funding up to $30,000 for Gexpro for Broad Street streetlighting material storage
• Award 2-year maintenance contract (with 3-year renewal option) to Beams Contracting, Blair Construction, J & B Construction, and Larry McCord LLC
• Authorize condemnation for Parcel 087-1-192-00-0 at 2020 Barnes Road and Parcel 018-0-042-00-0

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will consider a motion to assign the honorary name 'Luvenia Pearson Way' to a portion of Thirteenth Street. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its August 11, 2026 meeting.

• Honorary street designation: Luvenia Pearson Way on Thirteenth Street
• Approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting with a single substantive item: a closed executive session covering pending and potential litigation, real estate, and personnel matters. The commission will also vote to authorize the mayor to sign an affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. No other business is listed.

• Closed session on pending and potential litigation
• Closed session on real estate matters
• Closed session on personnel matters
• Motion to authorize Mayor's affidavit of compliance with Georgia Open Meeting Act

Commission Meeting

The Augusta Commission is meeting to decide on several rezoning requests, including a fence supply business and an outdoor RV/boat storage facility, and to deny a solid waste transfer station. They will also vote on consent agenda items such as airport equipment purchases, a detention center roof repair, and a fire alarm system replacement, along with a first reading of amended rules of procedure.

• Rezoning to LI for fence supply at 3705 Benchmark Drive (1.94 acres)
• Rezoning to LI for RV/boat storage at 2364 Gordon Highway (6.55 acres)
• Denial of special exception for solid waste transfer station at 927 Molly Pond Road
• Award $1,095,344 to Oshkosh Airport Products for new ARFF vehicle
• Accept $38,024 FY25 JAG grant and $58,287 roof repair at Detention Center

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting with a single substantive item: a closed executive session covering pending and potential litigation, real estate, and personnel matters. The only action on the open agenda is a motion to authorize the mayor to sign the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. No other business is listed.

• Closed session for pending and potential litigation
• Closed session for real estate matters
• Closed session for personnel matters
• Motion to authorize mayor's affidavit of compliance with Open Meeting Act

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will hear from three downtown business owners about financial struggles caused by ongoing construction, consider accepting a $38,024 federal justice grant, and approve a $7,600 budget transfer. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Pedal Pub Augusta funding request for construction impact
• Miami Vybz financial struggles due to downtown construction
• Shinika E. Simmons business issues at 216 Broad Street
• Accept FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant of $38,024.00
• Transfer $7,600.00 from operating to personnel for Planning and Development

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

This Engineering Services Committee meeting has a single agenda item: a motion to approve the minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed, so the session is purely procedural.

• Motion to approve minutes of July 28, 2026 Engineering Services Committee Meeting

Public Services Committee Meeting

The Public Services Committee will consider several airport-related contracts and grants, including a $1,095,344 award and construction contract for a new ARFF vehicle, a change order, and two FAA grants totaling over $3.2 million. Also on the agenda are a senior nutrition services agreement and a $22,000 fee increase for design work related to the Craig-Houghton renovation.

• Approve $1,095,344 award and contract to Oshkosh Airport Products for new ARFF vehicle
• Approve final balancing change order #3 of ($575,309.92) to CW Matthews' contract
• Accept FAA AIP grants totaling $3,247,576 (Grant #62: $1,040,576; Grant #63: $2,207,000)
• Approve 2027 Cooperative Agreement with CSRA Regional Commission for Senior Nutrition Services
• Increase Basic Design Service fees from $1,151,175 to $1,173,175 for Craig-Houghton renovation design

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will consider two contracts: a $58,287 roof repair at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center and a $538,001 fire alarm system replacement at the same facility. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 28, 2026 meeting.

• Roof repair at Charles B. Webster Detention Center, $58,287, Garland/DBS, Inc.
• Fire alarm system replacement at Charles B. Webster Detention Center, $538,001, Basesix Systems, LLC
• Approval of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

The Administrative Services Committee will consider an ordinance to amend and republish the Commission's rules of procedure, and will discuss initiating a review of the procurement process to integrate RFI and Sources Sought notices and expand firm-fixed-price contracts. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes of its July 28, 2026 meeting.

• Ordinance to amend Section 1-2-13 Appendix A of the Augusta Code of Ordinances (first reading)
• Review of procurement process to integrate RFI and Sources Sought notices
• Expansion of firm-fixed-price contracts to manage cost and risk
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 committee meeting

Commission Meeting

The Augusta Commission will vote on routine contracts and purchases, including a five-year lease for transit space, firefighting gear, and a new police SUV. It will also consider additional funding for a zoning ordinance update and a status update on ground maintenance. Delegations will present requests, including a proclamation for Agriculture Month and a small business emergency fund proposal.

• Five-year lease with FLIX for Transit Transfer Facility at 1546 Broad Street
• Purchase of $47,502 Ford Explorer for Emergency Management Agency
• Purchase of $151,245 firefighter decontamination units and $270,909 SCBA gear
• Additional $68,368 for zoning ordinance update and public engagement
• $50,000 addendum for Fiscal Year 2025 Reconciliation Engagement services

Special Called Meeting

The Commission will meet to discuss pending litigation, real estate, and personnel matters. The meeting includes a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.

• Discussion of pending and potential litigation
• Discussion of real estate
• Discussion of personnel
• Affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will hear a stipend request from Ms. Shelia Jones on behalf of businesses struggling due to heavy construction in the area. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting.

• Stipend request from Ms. Shelia Jones for businesses impacted by construction
• Motion to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2026 Finance Committee meeting

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee is voting on several sole-source procurements, including $151,245 for firefighter decontamination units and $270,909 for self-contained breathing apparatus. A change order for $31,642 is proposed to install a new engine in Aerial Truck 6. The committee will also accept a $494,773 grant for accountability courts with a $87,313 match requirement and designate Chief Judge Flythe as authorized official.

• Sole source purchase of three MEIKO TopClean D firefighter decontamination units from NAFECO for $151,245
• Sole source purchase of 28 Scott X3 Pro SCBA units with cylinders from Vallen for $270,909
• Motion to approve insurance policy for Augusta's Land Mobile Radio System
• Change order for Aerial Truck 6 engine installation, increasing PO by $31,641.62 to $56,100.45
• Acceptance of CACJ Operating Grant ($494,773) for Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Court with $87,313 match

Public Services Committee Meeting

The Augusta Public Services Committee will consider a five-year lease with FLIX (Greyhound parent company) for space at the Transit Transfer Facility on Broad Street, and review a draft hookah ordinance. Other items include emergency procurements totaling $52,200, a $68,368 zoning ordinance update contract extension, and a special exception for the Juvenile Justice Center.

• Five-year lease with FLIX/Greyhound for 1546 Broad Street transit facility
• Emergency procurement: Sig Cox $25,200 and AAA Iron and Fabrication $27,000
• Review draft hookah ordinance (requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson)
• Additional $68,368 for zoning ordinance update and public engagement workshops
• Special Exception to Light Industrial Zoning for Juvenile Justice Center at former Craig-Houghton Elementary

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

The Engineering Services Committee will consider a motion to approve a sole source purchase of 50-ton screw jacks from Bearings and Drives, Inc. for $69,200. They will also vote on Change Order No. 1 to Kenrick's Construction Company's contract for the AUD Fort Gordon (Eisenhower) Utility Shed Expansion. The meeting includes approval of the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.

• Sole source purchase of 50-ton screw jacks from Bearings and Drives, Inc. for $69,200.00
• Change Order No. 1 to Kenrick's Construction Company for AUD Fort Gordon (Eisenhower) Utility Shed Expansion (25AUA321)
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 Engineering Services Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

The Administrative Services Committee will vote on two purchase requests: a Ford Explorer for the Richmond County Emergency Management Agency ($47,502) and two RC mowers for the Utilities Department ($150,000), both utilizing Georgia Statewide Contracts. They will also approve the minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting.

• Purchase of one Ford Explorer for Richmond County Emergency Management Agency - $47,502
• Purchase of two RC mowers for Utilities Department from Jet-Vac Equipment - $150,000
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Commission Meeting

The Augusta City Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that would set land‑use criteria for data centers. It will also vote on several rezoning petitions, including a day‑care at 2933 Deans Bridge Road and an extended‑stay hotel at 1310 Walker Street. The agenda includes approval of major airport security‑camera contracts totaling over $1.7 million and funding for affordable‑housing projects.

• Z‑26‑07: Rezoning 2933 Deans Bridge Road from R‑1A to B‑1 for a day‑care (≈0.57 acre).
• Z‑26‑10: Rezoning 1310 and 1310 A Walker Street from HI/LI to B‑2 for an extended‑stay hotel (≈2.3 acres).
• SE‑26‑11: Denial of a special exception for a family personal care home at 3120 Blackmon Court (≈0.62 acre).
• Approval of a $1,556,877.35 contract to NetPlanner Systems, Inc. for Augusta Regional Airport security‑camera improvements.
• Approval of a $164,069.74 contract to Mead & Hunt for terminal security‑camera upgrades at the airport.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will consider a request for the Housing Authority of the City of Augusta, Georgia to issue bonds for facility financing. The committee will also receive an update regarding funding for right-of-way and vacant lot clean up.

• Bond issuance for Housing Authority facilities
• Update on right-of-way and vacant lot cleanup funding
• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

The committee will consider several sole source purchases for pump and network hardware. Items include funding for solar lighting on Wrightsboro Road and a traffic signal at Pleasant Home Road & Fox Hall. The meeting also includes discussions on water treatment plant modifications and debris removal support.

• $59,891.00 sole source for Lakeview Terrace on Ft. Gordon pump
• $49,881.00 sole source for Stovall Booster station rotating assembly
• Traffic signal at Pleasant Home Road & Fox Hall intersection ($180,000 developer / $130,414 Augusta)
• $460,000.00 change order for Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant Filter Modification Phase 2
• $251,511.00 supplemental funding for Wrightsboro Road Improvements solar lighting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

The committee will consider several requests from the Housing and Community Development Department regarding partnerships for single-family home construction. The agenda also includes a $3,852,829.39 investment plan for low- and moderate-income residents and an appeal regarding airport marketing services.

• FY2026 Annual Action Plan of $3,852,829.39 for housing and service needs
• Partnership with Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity for single-family units
• Funding for CapitalRise, LLC for development in the Pebble Creek Area
• Appeal regarding RFQ/P #26-172 Airport Marketing Agency for Augusta Regional airport

Special Called Meeting

The Commission will address pending litigation, real estate matters, and personnel issues. The meeting also includes a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.

• Pending and Potential Litigation
• Real Estate
• Personnel
• Affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act

Public Services Committee Meeting

The committee will consider several items including security camera upgrades at Augusta Regional Airport and construction contracts for May Park and Boykin Road Park. Members will also discuss updates to the zoning ordinance regarding data centers and public engagement.

• Augusta Regional Airport: $164,069.74 work authorization for terminal security camera upgrades
• Augusta Regional Airport: $1,556,877.35 contract to NetPlanner Systems, Inc. for security camera improvements
• Augusta Regional Airport: $55,176.50 feasibility study for a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting facility
• Liquor license requests for 127 Laney Walker Blvd Ext and 2706 Gordon Highway
• Construction services for May Park ($3,521,680) and Boykin Road Park ($2,456,857)

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The committee will consider several financial requests including a change order for light fixtures at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. Members will also review grant awards for Juvenile Court and the B.O.O.S.T. program.

• $54,400.00 change order for 50 light fixtures at Charles B. Webster Detention Center
• $650,000.00 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant award to Juvenile Court
• $48,375.00 B.O.O.S.T. grant award from Georgia Department of Education
• RFP 25-167 award for Permitting, Licensing and Code Enforcement Regulatory Services System to Tyler Technologies
• Purchase of a WCCTV Mini Dome Solar Surveillance Trailer

Special Called Meeting

Commission Meeting

The Commission will consider several consent agenda items including vehicle purchases, grant awards, and professional service contracts. Public comments include inquiries regarding the West Augusta Community Center and concerns about QTS data center zoning.

• Purchase of a tandem dump truck for $184,871
• Purchase of two replacement vehicles for $91,242
• Award of $511,864 grant for Superior Court Accountability Courts
• Award of $42,675 Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust grant
• Change order for $75,000 for Hurricane Helene cost recovery services

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

The Administrative Services Committee will review motions for procurement software and several vehicle acquisitions. The agenda also includes a motion to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.

• $69,000 Cooperative Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for BidNet Direct e-Procurement Software
• $184,871 purchase of one tandem dump truck from Rush Truck Center for the Utilities Department
• $91,242 purchase to replace two vehicles from Akins Ford Dodge