Augusta meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Augusta agendas: $4.77M solid waste contract, $510,013 opioid disbursement and data center rules await action

Augusta's Commission and its committees set several spending and policy items on their agendas over the past two weeks, including three construction contracts, a second reading of a proposed Data Center Ordinance and a $510,013 disbursement from the county's opioid abatement fund. Minutes have not been published for any of the seven meetings listed, so the record shows what was scheduled for consideration, not what was approved.

Solid waste facility contract: $4,767,795

The October 6 Commission agenda listed a construction contract with Morgan Corporation for $4,767,795 for the Deans Bridge Road Solid Waste Facility Phase 3, Stage 2, South Cell 2 – Phase 1. The same agenda carried a 17-item consent agenda and a 7-item regular agenda.

Park improvements

Two park contracts appeared on the October 6 agenda: Tri Scapes, LLC for $2,695,132.55 for May Park Improvements, and JHC Corporation for $2,342,342.00 for Boykin Road Park Improvements.

Data Center Ordinance

The Commission agenda listed the proposed Data Center Ordinance (ZA-R-262), described as setting regulatory standards for data centers and high-density computing facilities, for a second reading. The regular agenda also included a request to amend the ordinance and a hookah ordinance deferred from the Public Services Committee. The agenda also listed discussion of a Johns Road abandonment and the waste contract.

Opioid abatement funds

The Finance Committee, meeting October 13, reviewed a proposal to disburse $510,013 from the Augusta Richmond County Opioid Abatement Trust Fund to six organizations. The summary does not name the organizations. The committee was also scheduled to vote on minutes from its September 29, 2026 meeting.

Committee items

• **Engineering Services (Oct. 13):** a roof replacement at the Walker St Utilities Building by South Paw for $35,153.20; funding to SREL for bird activity around constructed wetlands; a contract amendment with Itron (RFP 24-261); a resident's report on flooding at 1912 Ellis Street-John C. Calhoun Expressway; and a proposed monthly recycling pickup at Warren Road Community Center.
• **Public Services (Oct. 13):** a sculpture purchase and updated Public Art Advisory Panel Policy; a 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; an emergency procurement for Gold Mech, Inc. to replace a boiler and build an enclosure for $90,376.77; and information on the Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) Zoning Ordinance Commencement.
• **Administrative Services (Oct. 13):** an informational report titled "Procurement—One Year Later: Progress, Performance, and Results," plus approval of September 29 minutes.
• **Public Safety (Oct. 13):** a single item, approval of September 29, 2026 meeting minutes.

Special called meeting

The Commission held a special called meeting on October 13 for executive session discussions of pending and potential litigation, real estate and personnel. The agenda also included a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Discussions held in executive session are not public.

Coming up

The Commission meets October 20. Agenda items include the $510,013 opioid abatement disbursement 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; a contract award to FirstClass Healthcare (FCH Richmond LLC) for inmate medical services; and a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award of $305,405.55 in federal funds.

Augusta panels take up solid waste, park and data center items; outcomes not yet public

Augusta's committees and the full Commission took up a slate of construction contracts, ordinances and budget items in late September and early October, including a $4,767,795 solid waste facility contract and a proposed Data Center Ordinance. As of Oct. 13, minutes for those meetings had not been published, so the agendas show what was scheduled for a vote — not what was decided. The items below reflect agenda listings only.

Solid waste facility leads the agenda

The Engineering Services Committee met Sept. 29 with a $4,767,795 construction contract award to Morgan Corporation for the Deans Bridge Road Solid Waste Facility Phase 3, Stage 2, South Cell 2 – Phase 1 project on its agenda, along with authorization to use $5.5 million from solid waste restricted reserve funds. The same Morgan Corporation contract appeared on the Commission's Oct. 6 agenda.

The committee also listed supplemental funding of up to $121,014 to M. Mitchell Group for concrete flatwork repairs damaged by Hurricane Helene (Bid 25-905), and a $41,000 sole-source procurement for Rhythm Engineering technical support and In-Sync Adaptive Signal Timing System maintenance.

Parks, pools and ballfields

The Public Services Committee's Sept. 29 agenda included a $2,695,132.55 construction services award to Tri Scapes, LLC (Bid Item #26-181) for May Park Improvements, with SPLOST 7 allocations, and a $29,260 sole-source purchase from Electro-Mech for scoreboards at Eisenhower Park ballfields. The May Park contract also appeared on the Commission's Oct. 6 agenda, which additionally listed a $2,342,342.00 contract with JHC Corporation for Boykin Road Park Improvements.

Also on the Public Services agenda: an Augusta Regional Airport marketing contract award to Mass Media Marketing, LTD (M3) under RFQ 26-172, described as three years with two one-year options; two alcohol license applications (consumption-on-premise beer for Augusta Cigar & Billiards LLC at 3112 Washington Rd STE A & B, and retail package liquor, beer and wine for H&S Wine & Spirits at 2372 Barton Chapel Rd); and a discussion of a vape shop ordinance covering proximity to schools and places where children congregate.

Data center rules

The Commission's Oct. 6 agenda listed a Data Center Ordinance (ZA-R-262) setting regulatory standards for data centers and high-density computing facilities, described as a second reading, along with a request to amend it. A hookah ordinance deferred from the Public Services Committee was also listed.

Budget, buildings and closed sessions

The Finance Committee met Sept. 29 to receive the Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget presentation as information, and to vote on the SPLOST 9 project list for general obligation bond issuance and a SPLOST 8 contractor agreement with the Augusta, Georgia Land Bank Authority for blight mitigation.

The Administrative Services Committee's Sept. 29 agenda carried two Trane Company change orders for Year 2 of building automation, mechanical and annual service agreements — $584,074.42 and $317,010.31 — both deferred from the Sept. 15 Commission meeting.

The Public Safety Committee's Sept. 29 agenda had two items: receiving the 2026-2028 Information Technology Strategic Plan as information, and approving minutes. A special called meeting that day listed a closed session on pending and potential litigation, real estate and personnel, plus a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. No decisions, contracts or dollar amounts were stated in that agenda text.

Coming up

Several bodies meet Tuesday, Oct. 13. The Finance Committee will review a proposal to disburse $510,013 from the Augusta Richmond County Opioid Abatement Trust Fund to six organizations. Public Services will consider Change Order #1 to CW Matthews Contracting, Co. for Southeast Apron Construct at $29,013.39, an emergency procurement for Gold Mech, Inc. to replace a boiler and build an enclosure at $90,376.77, a proposed granite historical marker for Princess Augusta in the Historic District, and public art items. Engineering Services will take up a $35,153.20 roof replacement at the Walker St Utilities Building by South Paw, funding to SREL for bird activity around constructed wetlands, a contract amendment with Itron (RFP 24-261), a resident's flooding report regarding 1912 Ellis Street-John C. Calhoun Expressway, and monthly recycling pickup at Warren Road Community Center. Administrative Services will receive a report titled "Procurement—One Year Later: Progress, Performance, and Results." Public Safety will consider minutes. A special called meeting is also scheduled for executive session on litigation, real estate and personnel.

Augusta committees weigh transit lease, fire gear, and court grants

The Augusta Commission and its committees met July 28 and Aug. 4, but no minutes have been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The most significant item on the recent agendas was a proposed five-year lease with FLIX/Greyhound for the transit facility, along with nearly $500,000 in firefighting equipment and a $494,773 grant for accountability courts. Upcoming meetings Aug. 11 will consider a $1.1 million fire truck, a $538,001 fire alarm replacement, and more.

Recent meetings

Finance Committee (July 28)

• Heard a stipend request from Ms. Shelia Jones for businesses impacted by construction.
• Motion to approve minutes of the July 14 meeting.

Public Services Committee (July 28)

• Considered a five-year lease with FLIX/Greyhound for the transit facility at 1546 Broad Street.
• Emergency procurements: $25,200 to Sig Cox and $27,000 to AAA Iron and Fabrication.
• Reviewed a draft hookah ordinance.
• Additional $68,368 for zoning ordinance update and public engagement workshops.
• Special exception to Light Industrial Zoning for the Juvenile Justice Center at former Craig-Houghton Elementary.

Public Safety Committee (July 28)

• Sole source purchase of three MEIKO TopClean D decontamination units from NAFECO for $151,245.
• Sole source purchase of 28 Scott X3 Pro SCBA units from Vallen for $270,909.
• 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) with $87,313 match.

Engineering Services Committee (July 28)

• Sole source purchase of 50-ton screw jacks from Bearings and Drives, Inc. for $69,200.
• Change Order No. 1 to Kenrick's Construction Company for AUD Fort Gordon (Eisenhower) Utility Shed Expansion.

Administrative Services Committee (July 28)

• 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.

Special Called Meeting (July 28)

• Executive sessions on pending litigation, real estate, and personnel.
• Motion to authorize the mayor to sign affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.

Commission Meeting (Aug. 4)

• 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.

Coming up

Aug. 11 meetings

• **Public Services Committee**: Approve $1,095,344 award and contract to Oshkosh Airport Products for new ARFF vehicle; final balancing change order #3 of ($575,309.92) to CW Matthews; accept FAA AIP grants totaling $3,247,576; 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.
• **Special Called Meeting**: Closed session on litigation, real estate, and personnel; motion to authorize mayor's affidavit of compliance.
• **Finance Committee**: Hear from three downtown business owners about construction impacts; consider accepting FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant of $38,024; transfer $7,600 from operating to personnel for Planning and Development.
• **Public Safety Committee**: Consider roof repair at Charles B. Webster Detention Center ($58,287) and fire alarm system replacement ($538,001).
• **Administrative Services Committee**: Consider ordinance to amend rules of procedure; review procurement process to integrate RFI and Sources Sought notices; expand firm-fixed-price contracts.
• **Engineering Services Committee**: Approve minutes of July 28 meeting only.

Augusta Commission, Committees Set for Votes on Airport Cameras, Fire Gear, Transit Lease

Augusta's City Commission and five standing committees have packed agendas this week, with the largest single item being a proposed $1,556,877.35 contract for security-camera improvements at Augusta Regional Airport. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so these items were proposed for consideration, not confirmed as decided.

Commission Meeting — July 21

The Commission was scheduled to discuss a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that would set land-use criteria for data centers. Rezoning petitions on the agenda included:

• **Z-26-107**: Rezoning 2933 Deans Bridge Road from R-1A to B-1 for a day-care (approximately 0.57 acre).
• **Z-26-110**: Rezoning 1310 and 1310A Walker Street from HI/LI to B-2 for an extended-stay hotel (approximately 2.3 acres).
• **SE-26-111**: Denial of a special exception for a family personal care home at 3120 Blackmon Court (approximately 0.62 acre).

Contract items on the agenda included a $1,556,877.35 contract to NetPlanner Systems, Inc. for airport security-camera improvements and a $164,069.74 contract to Mead & Hunt for terminal security-camera upgrades. The agenda also listed funding for affordable-housing projects.

Public Safety Committee — July 28

The committee was set to vote on several sole-source procurements and a grant acceptance:

• Three MEIKO TopClean D firefighter decontamination units from NAFECO for $151,245.
• 28 Scott X3 Pro SCBA units with cylinders from Vallen for $270,909.
• Insurance policy for Augusta's Land Mobile Radio System.
• Change order for Aerial Truck 6 engine installation, increasing the purchase order by $31,641.62 to $56,100.45.
• Acceptance of a CACJ Operating Grant of $494,773 for Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Court, with an $87,313 local match. Chief Judge Flythe was to be designated as authorized official.

Administrative Services Committee — July 28

Two purchases were on the agenda using Georgia Statewide Contracts: a $47,502 Ford Explorer for the Richmond County Emergency Management Agency and two RC mowers for the Utilities Department from Jet-Vac Equipment for $150,000. The committee was also set to approve minutes from its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Public Services Committee — July 28

Items included a proposed five-year lease with FLIX (Greyhound's parent company) for space at the Transit Transfer Facility at 1546 Broad Street. The committee was to review a draft hookah ordinance requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson. Other items: emergency procurements of $25,200 from Sig Cox and $27,000 from AAA Iron and Fabrication; an additional $68,368 for the zoning ordinance update and public engagement workshops; and a special exception to Light Industrial zoning for the Juvenile Justice Center at the former Craig-Houghton Elementary.

Engineering Services Committee — July 28

The committee was to consider a $69,200 sole-source purchase of 50-ton screw jacks from Bearings and Drives, Inc., and Change Order No. 1 to Kenrick's Construction Company's contract for the AUD Fort Gordon (Eisenhower) Utility Shed Expansion (project 25AUA321). Approval of June 23, 2026 minutes was also listed.

Finance Committee — July 28

The committee was to hear a stipend request from Ms. Shelia Jones on behalf of businesses affected by heavy construction in the area, and vote on approving minutes from its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Special Called Meeting — July 28

The Commission was scheduled to meet in executive session to discuss pending and potential litigation, real estate, and personnel matters, with a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.

Coming Up

August 4 — Commission Meeting: The Commission is scheduled to vote on a five-year FLIX lease for the Transit Transfer Facility at 1546 Broad Street, a $47,502 Ford Explorer for the Emergency Management Agency, $151,245 in firefighter decontamination units, $270,909 in SCBA gear, an additional $68,368 for the zoning ordinance update, and a $50,000 addendum for Fiscal Year 2025 Reconciliation Engagement services. Delegations are expected to present a proclamation for Agriculture Month and a small business emergency fund proposal.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only; minutes had not been published as of this report. Outcomes should be confirmed against official minutes once available.*

Augusta Committees Weigh $3.85M Housing Plan, Airport Security Contracts, and Data Center Zoning

Augusta's standing committees met July 14, 2026, to consider infrastructure repairs, housing investments, airport security upgrades, and public safety grants. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not what was formally voted on. The full Augusta Commission meets July 21 to act on several of these items, including a data center zoning amendment and major airport contracts.

Administrative Services: $3.85M Housing Plan and Airport Marketing Appeal

The Administrative Services Committee considered the FY2026 Annual Action Plan totaling $3,852,829.39 for housing and service needs for low- and moderate-income residents. The agenda also listed a partnership with Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity for single-family home construction and funding for CapitalRise, LLC for development in the Pebble Creek Area. An appeal regarding RFQ/P #26-172 Airport Marketing Agency for Augusta Regional airport was also on the agenda.

Public Services: Airport Security, Park Construction, and Liquor Licenses

The Public Services Committee reviewed several Augusta Regional Airport items: a $164,069.74 work authorization for terminal security camera upgrades, a $1,556,877.35 contract to NetPlanner Systems, Inc. for security camera improvements, and a $55,176.50 feasibility study for a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting facility. Construction contracts for May Park ($3,521,680) and Boykin Road Park ($2,456,857) were also listed. The committee was set to discuss liquor license requests for 127 Laney Walker Blvd Ext and 2706 Gordon Highway, as well as zoning ordinance updates regarding data centers and public engagement.

Engineering Services: Pump Repairs, Traffic Signal, and Water Treatment Plant

The Engineering Services Committee considered two sole source purchases: $59,891.00 for a Lakeview Terrace on Ft. Gordon pump and $49,881.00 for a Stovall Booster station rotating assembly. A traffic signal at the Pleasant Home Road & Fox Hall intersection was listed with $180,000 from the developer and $130,414 from Augusta. The agenda also included a $460,000.00 change order for Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant Filter Modification Phase 2 and $251,511.00 in supplemental funding for Wrightsboro Road Improvements solar lighting.

Public Safety: Detention Center Lighting and Grant Awards

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

Finance: Housing Authority Bonds and Lot Cleanup Funding

The Finance Committee considered a request for the Housing Authority of the City of Augusta, Georgia to issue bonds for facility financing. The agenda also included an update on funding for right-of-way and vacant lot cleanup, plus approval of the June 23, 2026 meeting minutes.

Special Called Meeting

The Augusta Commission held a Special Called Meeting on July 14 covering pending and potential litigation, real estate, and personnel matters, along with a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute an affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. No details on these closed-session items were available in the agenda.

Coming Up

The Augusta Commission meets July 21, 2026. The agenda includes a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance setting land-use criteria for data centers, plus rezoning petitions: Z-26-07 (2933 Deans Bridge Road, R-1A to B-1, for a day-care, approximately 0.57 acre) and Z-26-10 (1310 and 1310 A Walker Street, HI/LI to B-2, for an extended-stay hotel, approximately 2.3 acres). The Commission will also vote on SE-26-11, a denial of a special exception for a family personal care home at 3120 Blackmon Court (approximately 0.62 acre), and on the $1,556,877.35 NetPlanner Systems contract and $164,069.74 Mead & Hunt contract for airport security camera upgrades.