Augusta, GA

Finance Committee Meeting

Special Called Meeting

Public Services Committee Meeting

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Commission Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

Special Called Meeting

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Public Services Committee Meeting

Finance Committee Meeting

Commission Meeting

Commission Meeting

Commission Meeting

The Commission will vote on several special exceptions for schools and daycare facilities and a rezoning for a hotel. The body is also considering the disbursement of opioid abatement funds and a medical services contract for detention centers.

• Disbursement of $510,013 from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund to six organizations
• Special exception requests for a private school at 2019 Rosier Road and daycare facilities at 3550 Morgan Road and 3110 Tate Road
• Rezoning of 2.30 acres at 3611-Wheeler Road from Agricultural to General Business for an extended-stay hotel
• Contract award to FirstClass Healthcare (FCH Richmond LLC) for inmate medical services
• FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award of $305,405.55 federal funds

Public Services Committee Meeting

The Public Services Committee will discuss transit services and the Public Art Master Plan. The body is considering approvals for a historical marker and a revised memorandum of understanding with the Greater Augusta Arts Council.

• Approval for sculpture purchase and updated Public Art Advisory Panel Policy
• Proposed granite historical marker for Princess Augusta in the Historic District
• Change Order #1 to CW Matthews Contracting, Co. for Southeast Apron Construct for $29,013.39
• Emergency procurement for Gold Mech, Inc. to replace boiler and build enclosure for $90,376.77
• Information on Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) Zoning Ordinance Commencement

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

The Administrative Services Committee will receive an informational report titled “Procurement—One Year Later: Progress, Performance, and Results.” The committee will also consider approval of the September 29, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Informational report: “Procurement—One Year Later: Progress, Performance, and Results”
• Approval of September 29, 2026 meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to consider the approval of minutes from the September 29, 2026, meeting. The agenda consists of a single procedural item.

• Approval of September 29, 2026 meeting minutes

Special Called Meeting

The body is meeting to discuss pending litigation, real estate, and personnel matters in executive session. The agenda also includes a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an affidavit of compliance with the Open Meeting Act.

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

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to review a proposal for the disbursement of funds from the Augusta Richmond County Opioid Abatement Trust Fund. The committee will also vote on the minutes from the September 29, 2026 meeting.

• Disbursement of $510,013 from the Augusta Richmond County Opioid Abatement Trust Fund to six organizations

Public Services Committee Meeting

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

The Engineering Services Committee will hear a resident's report on flooding at 1912 Ellis Street and discuss monthly recycling pickup events. The body will also consider funding for bird activity monitoring and a contract amendment.

• Roof replacement at Walker St Utilities Building by South Paw for $35,153.20
• Funding to SREL for bird activity around constructed wetlands
• Contract amendment with Itron (RFP 24-261)
• Flooding report regarding 1912 Ellis Street-John C. Calhoun Expressway
• Proposed monthly recycling pickup at Warren Road Community Center

Commission Meeting

Commission Meeting

The Augusta Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to consider a 17-item consent agenda and a 7-item regular agenda. Key decisions include a proposed Data Center Ordinance (second reading), a $4,767,795 construction contract for the Deans Bridge Road Solid Waste Facility, and a $2,695,132.55 contract for May Park improvements. The regular agenda also includes a hookah ordinance, a request to amend the Data Center Ordinance, and discussions on Johns Road abandonment and the waste contract.

• Data Center Ordinance (ZA-R-262) for regulatory standards on data centers and high-density computing facilities
• Construction contract with Morgan Corporation for $4,767,795 for Deans Bridge Road Solid Waste Facility Phase 3, Stage 2, South Cell 2 – Phase 1
• Construction contract with Tri Scapes, LLC for $2,695,132.55 for May Park Improvements
• Construction contract with JHC Corporation for $2,342,342.00 for Boykin Road Park Improvements
• Hookah Ordinance deferred from Public Services Committee

Finance Committee Meeting

The Augusta, Georgia Finance Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM in the Commission Chamber. The committee will receive as information the Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget presentation. It will also vote on the SPLOST 9 project list for general obligation bond issuance, a SPLOST 8 contractor agreement with the Augusta, Georgia Land Bank Authority for blight mitigation, and the minutes of its August 11, 2026 meeting.

• Receive as information the Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget presentation
• Motion to approve the SPLOST 9 project list for general obligation bond issuance
• Motion to approve the SPLOST 8 Contractor Agreement with the Augusta, Georgia Land Bank Authority for Blight Mitigation
• Motion to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting

Public Services Committee Meeting

Augusta's Public Services Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026 to vote on several contracts and licenses. The largest is a $2,695,132.55 construction services award to Tri Scapes, LLC for May Park Improvements, funded through SPLOST 7. Members also consider a $29,260 sole-source scoreboard purchase for Eisenhower Park, an airport marketing contract, and two alcohol license applications. Other items include a vape shop ordinance discussion and updates on the Henry Brigham Swim Center and Diamond Lake Park.

• Motion to award Tri Scapes, LLC Bid Item #26-181 for May Park Improvements at $2,695,132.55, with SPLOST 7 allocations
• Sole-source approval of $29,260 to Electro-Mech for scoreboards at Eisenhower Park ballfields
• Augusta Regional Airport marketing contract award to Mass Media Marketing, LTD (M3) under RFQ 26-172, three years with two one-year options
• Alcohol license applications: consumption-on-premise beer for Augusta Cigar & Billiards LLC at 3112 Washington Rd STE A & B; retail package liquor, beer and wine for H&S Wine & Spirits at 2372 Barton Chapel Rd
• Vape Shop Ordinance discussion on proximity to schools and places where children congregate

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

The Augusta, GA Engineering Services Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026 to decide several contracts and funding items, including a $4,767,795 construction contract with Morgan Corporation for the Deans Bridge Road Solid Waste Facility Phase 3, Stage 2, South Cell 2 – Phase 1 project, plus authorization to use $5.5 million from solid waste restricted reserve funds. Members will also discuss a monthly recycling pickup event at Warren Road Community Center, waste collection issues tied to a Coastal Waste contract dispute, and a Johns Road abandonment. Several items are up for approval, including $121,014 in supplemental funding to M. Mitchell Group for hurricane-damaged concrete repairs and $41,000 for Rhythm Engineering traffic signal software support.

• $4,767,795 construction contract award to Morgan Corporation for Deans Bridge Road Solid Waste Facility Phase 3, Stage 2, South Cell 2 – Phase 1, with $5.5 million from solid waste restricted reserve funds
• Supplemental funding up to $121,014 to M. Mitchell Group for concrete flatwork repairs damaged by Hurricane Helene (Bid 25-905)
• $41,000 sole-source procurement for Rhythm Engineering technical support and In-Sync Adaptive Signal Timing System maintenance
• Discussion of once-a-month recycling pickup event at Warren Road Community Center and other centers
• Discussion of Johns Road abandonment and waste collection issues involving Coastal Waste and Metropolitan Waste

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Augusta Public Safety Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM in the Commission Chamber. The agenda has two items: receiving the 2026-2028 Information Technology Strategic Plan as information, and approving minutes from the September 9, 2026 meeting. No votes on contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Receive as information the 2026-2028 Information Technology Strategic Plan
• Motion to approve minutes of the September 9, 2026 Public Safety Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Augusta, GA's Administrative Services Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026 to consider two change orders with Trane Company for Year 2 of building automation, mechanical, and annual service agreements, totaling $584,074.42 and $317,010.31. Both items were deferred from the September 15, 2026 Commission Meeting. The committee will also vote on minutes from its September 9, 2026 meeting.

• Change order to 25CSA279 for Building Automation Service and Mechanical Service Agreements – Year 2 with Trane Company: $584,074.42
• Change order to 25CSA201 for Exhibit G Annual Service Agreement – Year 2 with Trane Company: $317,010.31
• Both Trane change orders deferred from the September 15, 2026 Commission Meeting
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2026 Administrative Services Committee meeting

Special Called Meeting

The Augusta, GA commission is holding a special called meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Commission Chamber. The agenda lists a closed session covering pending and potential litigation, real estate, and personnel matters. The only other listed action is a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

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

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Augusta Commission is holding a special called meeting to adopt the 2026 mill rates for several tax funds, including the county-wide general fund, urban services district, capital outlay, fire protection, and the Blythe Fire District. The agenda also includes closed-door sessions on litigation, real estate, and personnel, followed by a motion to authorize the mayor's affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.

• Adoption of 2026 mill rates for County Wide General Fund Maintenance and Operations
• Adoption of 2026 mill rates for Urban Services District
• Adoption of 2026 mill rates for Capital Outlay Fund
• Adoption of 2026 mill rates for Fire Protection Fund and Blythe Fire District
• Closed session for pending litigation, real estate, and personnel

Commission Meeting

The Augusta Commission will consider the proposed Data Center Ordinance, which sets zoning and operational rules for data centers, and hear requests for a 150-day moratorium extension. The consent agenda includes rezonings, airport and transit funding, and service contracts. Several items were deferred due to lack of committee quorum.

• Data Center Ordinance (ZA-R-262) establishing zoning regulations for data centers and high-density computing facilities
• Rezoning at 1730 Broad Street, 212 Frank Street, 225 Deans Lane to Light Industrial for contracting business
• Rezoning at 1310 and 1310 A Walker Street to B-2 for extended-stay hotel
• Trane Company change orders totaling $901,084.73 for building automation and mechanical services
• Solid Waste and Recycling Front Load Services contract award to Georgia Waste System, LLC

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will review a budget reinstatement request from Solicitor General Omeeka Loggins and a contract for new filing carousels for the Probate Court. The committee will also consider an annual contract with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

• Annual Contract with Georgia Department of Corrections
• Solicitor General budget reinstatement request to prevent office closure
• $290,468.50 contract with Kardex Remstar, LLC for Probate Court filing carousels
• Approval of August 25, 2026, meeting minutes

Special Called Meeting

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

• Pending and Potential Litigation
• Real Estate matters
• Personnel matters
• Authorization of Open Meeting Act affidavit

Engineering Services Committee Meeting

The Engineering Services Committee will consider construction agreements for Greene Street improvements and a five-year solid waste services contract. Members will also review budget amendments for the J. B. Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant and additional engineering fees.

• Construction Agreement for Greene Street-Part2 (13th St. to 5th St.) Improvements Project
• Solid Waste and Recycling Front Load Services contract award to Georgia Waste System, LLC
• Amendment 14 for capital improvements at J. B. Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant
• $407,255.00 for ISM Engineering services
• $150,000 for county-wide right of way tree maintenance and removal

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review the history of SPLOST and the intentions for SPLOST 9. Members will also discuss employee contribution rates for FY 2027 health benefits and a grant application for the Mike Padgett Highway corridor.

• Review of SPLOST and SPLOST 9 intentions
• FHWA Protect Planning Grant application for Mike Padgett Highway corridor
• Resilience planning focus on Valencia Way arterial
• Approval of FY 2027 health benefits employee contribution rates
• Approval of August 11, 2026, meeting minutes

Public Services Committee Meeting

The Public Services Committee will consider several funding allocations and grant applications for Daniel Field and Augusta Regional Airport. The meeting also includes discussions regarding transit grants, new retail beer and wine licenses, and a waterpark feasibility study.

• Daniel Field Airport FY2027 tentative allocation of $2,033,632 in FAA & GDOT funding
• Augusta Regional Airport FAA AIP Grant acceptance of $1,634,899.74
• Purchase of two Ford E-350 StarCraft buses for $227,800.00
• Mead & Hunt construction services for Terminal Checkpoint Modernization of $429,950.00
• Waterpark Feasibility Study contract award to CPL Architects for $79,020.00

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

The Administrative Services Committee will consider several service contracts for the Municipal Building and mold remediation at the Old Government House. The meeting also includes discussions on food desert solutions and continued partnerships for affordable housing development.

• $120,000.00 sole source procurement for architectural services from Johnson, Laschober & Associates P.C.
• $584,074.42 and $317,010.31 change orders for Trane Company service agreements
• $110,227.48 award to ACC Restoration, LLC for Old Government House mold remediation
• Proposal for farmer vendor boxes to address food desert issues
• Amendment of 2020 HOPWA Agreements for Antioch Ministries and Promise Land CDC

Commission Meeting

The Commission will consider several consent agenda items including liquor licenses and infrastructure maintenance contracts. The regular agenda includes a presentation regarding a partnership with the University of Georgia to fund a full-time city arborist.

• Supplemental funding of $153,060 to Hussy Gay Bell for Broad Street Improvements
• Supplemental funding up to $30,000 for Gexpro for Broad Street streetlighting storage
• Award of infrastructure maintenance contract to Beams Contracting, Blair Construction, J & B Construction, and Larry McCord, LLC
• Authorization of property condemnation at 2020 Barnes Road
• Honorary name designation of Luvenia Pearson Way for a portion of Thirteenth Street

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

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

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

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