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Commission approves $200,000 SPLOST allocation for roof repairs at 600 Broad; city to seek reimbursements
Summary
The Augusta Commission agreed to provide $200,000 in SPLOST funding toward a roof replacement at 600 Broad Street (Accelerate Augusta), and administration will explore FEMA and insurance reimbursement options.
The Augusta Commission approved a $200,000 SPLOST allocation to cover emergency roof repairs at 600 Broad Street, the site of the Accelerate Augusta micro-enterprise center, after wind damage left the nearly completed facility unable to finish interior fit-out.
Margaret Woodard, Development Director for the Downtown Development Authority, told the commission that the building — a long‑term city lease to the DDA — suffered roof damage from recent wind events and that the cost to replace the roof is estimated at $375,000. The DDA reported $175,000 in available SPLOST 7 funds toward the repair and requested city assistance to complete the work so interior finishes, equipment and furniture can be installed.
City Administrator Tamika Allen said the city owns the building and has SPLOST 8 funds earmarked for existing city building maintenance that could be used; she committed to pursue reimbursement avenues, including FEMA and the city’s insurance program. Commissioner Jordan Johnson moved to allocate $200,000 from SPLOST to the roof repair; the motion was seconded and taken to a vote. The commission moved forward with the allocation and asked the administration to seek any available FEMA or insurance reimbursement and to report back if funds are recovered.
