City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401 www.savannahga.gov |
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Carolyn H. Bell, Post 1, At-large |
| Alicia Miller Blakely, Post 2, At-large |
| Bernetta B. Lanier, District 1 |
| Detric Leggett, District 2 |
| Linda Wilder-Bryan, District 3, Vice-Chair |
| Nick Palumbo, District 4, Chairman |
| Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem |
| Kurtis Purtee, District 6 |
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| Joseph A. Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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NOTE TO AUDIENCE
Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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April 25, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for April 25, 2024.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on April 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
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Exhibit 1: WS DRAFT MINUTES_April 11, 2024, City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on April 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: RM DRAFT MINUTES_April 11, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. Appearance by Wesley Community Centers of Savannah to Receive a Proclamation Honoring its 75th Anniversary.
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5. A Proclamation to Proclaim April 29-May 3, 2024 as National Small Business Week in Savannah.
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6. A Proclamation Declaring April 21–27, 2024 as Georgia Cities Week.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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7. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Changjiang Liu for Enson Market, A Grocery Store Located at 5501 Abercorn Street. The Establishment is Located Between East 73rd Street and Janet Drive in Aldermanic District 4.
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Checklist - Enson Market
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Density Map - Enson Market
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Alcohol Reports - Enson Market
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Measurement Report - Enson Market
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Security Plan - Enson Market
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8. Approval Of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Joan Gomez for Los Domirican, A Restaurant Located At 12411 White Bluff Road. The Establishment is Located Between Austin Drive and Windsor Road Aldermanic District 6.
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Checklist - Los Domirican Restaurant
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Density Map - Los Domirican Restaurant
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Alcohol Reports - Los Domirican Restaurant
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Measurement Report - Los Domirican Restaurant
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Security Plan - Los Domirican Restaurant
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9. Approval of a Class B (Liquor) (Manufacturer) Alcohol License to the existing Class B (Beer) (Manufacturer) Alcohol License to James Massey for Third Wave Spirits, a manufacturer at 12 West 41st Street between Bull Street and Whitaker Street in Aldermanic District 2. (CONTINUED TO THE MAY 7TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT THE REQUEST OF CITY STAFF.)
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Checklist - Two Tides Brewing Third Wave Spirits
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Density Map - Two Tides Brewing
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Alcohol Reports - Two Tides Brewing
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Measurement Report - Two Tides Brewing
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Security Plan - Two Tides Brewing
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10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) Alcohol License to Ralph L. Grayson for Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Saloon, a bar located at 314 Williamson Street between Montgomery Street and Barnard Street in Aldermanic District 2.
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Checklist - Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Saloon
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Density Map - Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Saloon
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Alcohol Reports - Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Saloon
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Measurement Report - Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Saloon
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Security Plan - Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Saloon
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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11. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Travis Stringer of Foram Development, LLC on Behalf of 621 Gwinnett, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 810 E. Broad Street, 613-623 E. Gwinnett Street, and 610-614 E. Bolton Street (PIN 20043 07001, -04, -05, -06, -13, -15, -18, -19, and -20) from TC-2 to DX. The item was recommended as a PD (Small Planned Development) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-001408-ZA). (Continued from the March 28, 2024 Council Meeting. Item will be continued to the May 9, 2024 Council Meeting.)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Small Planned Development (S-PD) as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 4: REVISED Small Planned Development (S-PD) as of 03.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 5: General Development Plan as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 6: REVISED General Development Plan as of 3.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 7: Arch Site Plan and First Floor as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 8: REVISED Arch Site Plan and Elevations 03.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 9: Current TC-2 (Traditional Commerical-2) Development Standards.pdf
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Exhibit 10: E. Broad and E. Gwinnett Renderings.pdf
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12. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Ramsey Khalidi, LLC for a Text Amendment to Section 5.4 to Add the Indoor Amusement Use as a Limited Use in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zoning Districts (File No. 24-000624-ZA). (Continued from the March 28, 2024 Council Meeting; Item will be continued to the May 9, 2024 Council Meeting.)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Proposed Ordinance Revision (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
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PETITIONS
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ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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13. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Travis Stringer of Foram Development, LLC on Behalf of 621 Gwinnett, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 810 E. Broad Street, 613-623 E. Gwinnett Street, and 610-614 E. Bolton Street (PIN 20043 07001, -04, -05, -06, -13, -15, -18, -19, and -20) from TC-2 to DX. The item was recommended as a PD (Small Planned Development) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 23-001408-ZA). (Continued from the March 28, 2024 Council Meeting. Item will be continued to the May 9, 2024 Council Meeting.)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps (File No. 23-001408-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Small Planned Development (S-PD) as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 4: REVISED Small Planned Development (S-PD) as of 03.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 5: General Development Plan as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 6: REVISED General Development Plan as of 3.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 7: Arch Site Plan and First Floor as of 10.2023.pdf
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Exhibit 8: REVISED Arch Site Plan and Elevations 03.2024.pdf
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Exhibit 9: Current TC-2 (Traditional Commerical-2) Development Standards.pdf
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Exhibit 10: E. Broad and E. Gwinnett Renderings.pdf
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14. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, Agent for Ramsey Khalidi, LLC for a Text Amendment to Section 5.4 to Add the Indoor Amusement Use as a Limited Use in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zoning Districts (File No. 24-000624-ZA). (Continued from the March 28, 2024 Council Meeting; Item will be continued to the May 9, 2024 Council Meeting.)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Proposed Ordinance Revision (File No. 24-000624-ZA).pdf
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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CONSENT AGENDA - (This section shall include all routine items for which it is anticipated there will be no debate or requests for public input. Any Alderman can remove consent items for discussion or separate consideration.)
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PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for Energy Performance Owner's Representative Consulting Services with 2KB Energy Services in the Amount of $37,205. The owner's representative services will be used to support the executions of investment grade energy audits of City facilities and support negotiation and execution of a guaranteed energy savings performance contract. (Office of Sustainability)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Energy Performance Owner's Representative Consulting Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Energy Performance Owner's Representative Consulting Services.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract and Maintenance Agreement with Vertosoft for OpenGov Software in the Amount of $309,750. OpenGov is a budget and performance software solution used by the City for financial management operations in a cloud based environment for the public sector. This contract will provide regular maintenance and support as well as licensing to the City. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - OpenGov.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - OpenGov.pdf
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for I&D Water Treatment Plant Concrete Repairs with E&D Contracting Services (LOCAL)(DBE) in the Amount of $190,125. The concrete repairs are necessary due to the deterioration of existing concrete in various locations throughout the water treatment facility. (Industrial & Domestic Water)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - I&D Plant Concrete Repairs.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - I&D Plant Concrete Repairs.pdf
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18. Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Demolition Of Structures With Masterfull Enterprises, LLC (Primary)(LOCAL) and Complete Demolition (Secondary) in an Amount Not to Exceed $114,000. The Code Compliance Department will use this contract to remove unsafe structures that can attract criminal activity or other unwanted elements. (Code Compliance)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Demolition of Structures.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Demolition of Structures.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of a 750KW Generator From Cummins Sales and Service in the Amount of $260,187. This generator supports lift station 64 that conveys over 4,000,000 gallons per day of sewage to the President Street WWTP and will simultaneously serves as utility backup in event of a power failure. (Water Conveyance)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Generator.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Generator.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Fleet Parts and Inventory Management with Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Integrated Business Solutions in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,600,000. This contract will be utilized by the City's Fleet Services Department for on-site fleet-related parts, supplies, and inventory management. The NAPA Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) will provide the City with a customized and streamlined parts management system. (Fleet)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Auto Parts.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Auto Parts.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Painting Services with E&D Contracting Services, Inc. (LOCAL)(DBE) and Quintech Solutions, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $97,945. This contract will be used to procure painting services for routine upkeep and maintenance of the ornamental light poles and fixtures, wrought iron fencing, handrails, and maritime cleats within the City of Savannah’s Historic Parks and Squares. (Park & Tree)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Repainting of Light Poles, Handrails, and Decorative Fencing.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Repainting of Light Poles, Handrails, and Decorative Fencing.pdf
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Evergreen Cemetery Fence Installation with Howells Fencing in the Amount of $15,800. This modification will allow the installation of two (2) 20-foot gates and one (1) 12-foot gate instead of three (3) 10-foot gates. The larger gates are needed to allow larger equipment into the cemetery for maintenance. (Cemeteries)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Evergreen Cemetery Fence.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Evergreen Cemetery Fence.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Authorize Contract Modification No. 1 to the 5-Year Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management in the Amount Not to Exceed $2,335,564. This modification will cover any additional vehicles added to the lease agreement as well as the differences in the estimated cost vs the actual cost for units that were previously approved. (Fleet)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - 5-Year Equity Lease Agreement.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - 5-Year Equity Lease Agreement.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Strategic Planning Advisory Services with Elevated Development Concepts, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $67,500. The firm will provide support to the City Manager, Chief of Staff, and the Strategic Planning Leadership Team in developing the final guiding document and collaborative citywide strategic planning development. (Office of the City Manager)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Strategic Planning Advisory Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Strategic Planning Advisory Services.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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25. Authorize the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) to Make a $1,230,000 Loan from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund in Support of a 2024 LIHTC Application to Develop 41 Affordable Housing Apartments on Vacant Land at 1700 Drayton Street and 104 E. 34th Street.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution Favorable Financing Support 1700 Drayton 2024 LIHTC Application
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26. Authorize Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) to Make a $1,920,000 Loan from the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund in Support of a 2024 LIHTC Application to Develop up to 64 Affordable Housing Apartments for Senior Citizens on About 3.8 Acres of Land on the Former Fairgrounds Property Located at 4801 Meding Street.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution Favorable Financing Support 4801 Meding Street 2024 LIHTC Application
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AGREEMENTS
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27. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Camden Crossing, LLC for Camden Crossing & Cottage Row Phase 2. This is for a development consisting of 72-single family homes located off Little Neck Road in the Travis Field Treatment Plant service areas in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Camden Crossing & Cottage Row Phase 2.pdf
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28. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with New Hampstead Tract 5B, LLC for Oakwood at New Hampstead Phases 1A, 1B & 1C. This is for a development consisting of 121-Single Family Homes in the Travis Field Treatment Plant Service Area off Highgate Boulevard in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 1A, 1B & 1C.pdf
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29. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Improvements to Interstate 95 at Airways Avenue/Pooler Parkway (P.I. 0018402), in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.
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Exhibit 1: Intergovernmental Agreement for Improvements to I-95.pdf
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Development Agreement to govern the sale and development of the former Fairgrounds.
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Exhibit 1 - PSA - Fairgrounds Project - fuly executed.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - DDA_EXECUTED by P3.pdf
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Exhibit 3 - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PSA_EXECUTED by P3.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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31. Approval of Major Subdivision Tract N Phase 1 a portion of Parcel 4B at The Highlands at Godley Station. This proposed property totals 5.392 acres and will consist of 42 lots with varying lot sizes. The property has its own entrance off Highlands Boulevard in Alderman District 1.
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision Tract N Phase 1 a portion of Parcel 4B at The Highlands at Godley Station
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32. Approval of a Major Subdivision Aspire at New Hampstead Phase 1. This proposed property totals 51.47 acres and will consist of 132 lots with varying lot sizes. The property has its own entrance off Coconut Drive at Regatta Lane and Kingswood Terrace in Alderman District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision Aspire at New Hampstead Phase 1
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33. Added Item: Settlement #1
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34. Added Item: Authorize Supplemental Budget Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital Improvement Program.
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Exhibit 2 FY24 Q1 Capital Budget Amendment.pdf
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Exhibit 1 FY24 Q1 Operating Budget Amendment.pdf
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