City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, August 22, 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 ONLY FOR HEARINGS
(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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August 22, 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 August 22, 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 August 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - August 8, 2024, City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on August 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - August 8, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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4. Petition of Ellen Harris on Behalf of James Silver for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Category from Residential General to Traditional Commercial at 0 William Street (PIN 20084 04012) on 0.27 Acres in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 24-003649-ZA). (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003649-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: FLUM Map for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003649-ZA).pdf
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5. Petition of Ellen Harris on Behalf of James Silver for an Amendment to the Zoning Map from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) at 0 William Street (PIN 20084 04012) with Conditions on 0.27 Acres in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 24-003648-ZA). (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Rezoning of William Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Proposed Site Plan for 0 Wiliam Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
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6. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of HOS Management, LLC for a Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Sec. 7.8 Savannah Downtown Historic District, Sec. 7.8.10(b) Historic District Height Map to Permit a Five-story Development on Parcels Adjoining Cohen and Selma Streets with Conditions in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-000559-ZA). (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Text Amendment to Sec. 7.8 (File No. 24-00559-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: 601 Cohen Street Concept Plan from 06.05.2024.pdf
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7. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of HOS Management, LLC for a Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Section 7.13 Hotel Development Overlay District, Figure 7.13-1 to Permit Hotel Development on Parcels Adjoining Cohen Street in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-000558-ZA). (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Text Amendment to Sec. 7.13 (File No. 24-000558-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: 601 Cohen Street Concept Plan from 06.05.2024.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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8. Petition of Ellen Harris on Behalf of James Silver for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Category from Residential General to Traditional Commercial at 0 William Street (PIN 20084 04012) on 0.27 Acres in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 24-003649-ZA). (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003649-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: FLUM Map for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003649-ZA).pdf
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9. Petition of Ellen Harris on Behalf of James Silver for an Amendment to the Zoning Map from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) at 0 William Street (PIN 20084 04012) with Conditions on 0.27 Acres in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 24-003648-ZA). (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Rezoning of William Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Proposed Site Plan for 0 Wiliam Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
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10. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of HOS Management, LLC for a Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Sec. 7.8 Savannah Downtown Historic District, Sec. 7.8.10(b) Historic District Height Map to Permit a Five-story Development on Parcels Adjoining Cohen and Selma Streets with Conditions in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-000559-ZA). (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Text Amendment to Sec. 7.8 (File No. 24-00559-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: 601 Cohen Street Concept Plan from 06.05.2024.pdf
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11. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of HOS Management, LLC for a Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Section 7.13 Hotel Development Overlay District, Figure 7.13-1 to Permit Hotel Development on Parcels Adjoining Cohen Street in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-000558-ZA). (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Text Amendment to Sec. 7.13 (File No. 24-000558-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: 601 Cohen Street Concept Plan from 06.05.2024.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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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Small Public Safety Enterprise Agreement Annual Subscription for ArcGIS Services and a Jumpstart Package with ESRI in an Amount Not to Exceed $56,640. This technology will aid SPD in automating data displays and allow for a better use of manpower to focus on intelligence and crime analysis. (Police)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - ESRI ArcGIS & JumpStart Package.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - ESRI ArcGIS & JumpStart Package.pdf
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Facilitation and Execution of a Hazardous Material Full-Scale Exercise with Sentinel Crisis Solutions in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000. Emergency Management will use this contract to facilitate the execution of a full-scale exercise that encompasses multiple venues, agencies, and response timeframes. (Emergency Management)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Hazardous Materials Full-Scale Exercise.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Hazardous Materials Full-Scale Exercise.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Employee Background Verification Services with Accurate Background, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $96,385. This background screening service will be primarily utilized by the Office of Human Resources, Savannah Police Department, and Savannah Fire Department. Background services are both a common practice and a requirement for the City's interest in recruiting and retaining a fully qualified and credible workforce. (Human Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Employee Background Verification.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Employee Background Verification.pdf
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Asphaltic Concrete with US Home Solutions (Primary) and APAC-Atlantic, Inc (Secondary) in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000. The Streets Maintenance Division will use this contract to repair and complete utility cuts from the Sewer, Water, and Stormwater Departments. In addition, in-house repairs will be made to potholes, pavement defects, and low patches. (Transportation Services Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Asphaltic Concrete.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Asphaltic Concrete.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Replacement of the Driving Range Netting at the Bacon Park Golf Course with Netting Professionals, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $120,400. This purchase is to replace the driving range netting at the Bacon Park Golf Course. (Facilities Maintenance)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Bacon Park Netting.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Bacon Park Netting.pdf
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Elevator Repairs with TK Elevator Corporation (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $143,968. The repairs are for labor and materials required to replace the motor, ropes, and rope gripper in elevator No.1 of the State Street Garage. (Facilities Maintenance)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - State Street Parking Garage Elevator Repairs.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - State Street Parking Garage Elevator Repairs.pdf
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for Lift Station 23 Upgrades & Force Main Replacement with Astra Grading and Pipe, LLC in the Amount of $127,995. The increased cost are to include two additional concrete thrust blocks that are significantly larger and more complex than normally required to tap and restrain the existing sanitary force main. (Public Works & Water Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Lift Station 23 Upgrades.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchase Notes - Lift Station 23 Upgrades.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Three Blowers with Aerzen USA Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $256,496. The blowers will be used at the Water Reclamation Crossroads Facility to supply the necessary air for the digester tanks and equalization basin. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Aerzen Blowers.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Aerzen Blowers.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Generator Maintenance with W. W. Williams Company, LLC (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $307,145. This service will provide maintenance for the emergency standby generator equipment at the City's President Street Plant, Regional Plants, and Industrial and Domestic Water Facility. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Generator Maintenance.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Generator Maintenance.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Stormwater Structure Inspections with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $665,000. These inspections are required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program to ensure effective management and maintenance of stormwater infrastructures. (Stormwater)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Stormwater Structure Inspections.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Stormwater Structure Inspections.pdf
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for Pool Deck Resurfacing with Smith Aquatics, Inc in the Amount of $290,639. This work will be done at the Daffin Park, W.W. Law, and Tompkins Center Pools. The work includes, but is not limited to, the removal of the existing concrete, preparation of the existing deck, and installation of a new pool deck surface, which will be a cooling deck. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Pool Deck Resurfacing.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Pool Deck Resurfacing.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Truman Trail 2B Lighting with Georgia Power in the Amount of $357,527. This expenditure is for the upfront lighting cost for Georgia Power to install 90 LED lights for the Truman Linear Trail 2B. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Truman Trail Lighting.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Truman Trail Lighting.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Design Services of the Eastside Gym Addition at PARC with Hussey Gay Bell (LOCAL) in the Amount of $452,500. These services will be used to develop addition plans to construct a gym at the existing building at PARC. The program of spaces will include a gymnasium, player locker rooms, gym office and storage, public restrooms, and lobby. (Capital Projects) (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Eastside Gym.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Eastside Gym.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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25. Approval of a Mobile License Plate Recognition (LPR) System from Survision, LLC, in the Amount of $26,600.
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26. Approval of Task Order No. 10 with AECOM for Design, Bid, and Construction Phase Services for the Demo Quail Run Lodge Facility Project, in the Amount of $97,230.
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27. Approval of a Three-Year Cyber Penetration Testing Agreement with Horizon3 AI, Inc., in the Amount of $144,000.
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28. Approval of a Two-Year Savannah Ghost Pirates Sponsorship with Zawyer Sports, Owners & Operators of the ECHL Team, in the Amount of $160,000.
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29. Approval of Task Work Order No. 6 with AECOM to Prepare a Runway 10-28 Needs Assessment Document, in the Amount $241,717.
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30. Approval of Task Order No. 11 with AECOM to Prepare the Master Plan Update, in the Amount of $1,384,068.
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31. Approval to Ratify the Acceptance of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - Airport Terminal Program (ATP) Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-080-2024 from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the Amount of $5,000,000.
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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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AGREEMENTS
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32. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Dream Finders Homes LLC for Hidden Pointe Phase 2. This is for a development consisting of 59 townhomes on Navajo Road in Aldermanic District 6.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Hidden Pointe Phase 2.pdf
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33. Approval of an Amendment to an Existing Executed Water and Sewer Agreement for the New Hampstead PUD. The original agreement is for 9,800 units of mixed development in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1: First Amendment - Water & Sewer Agreement - New Hampstead.pdf
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34. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Forsyth Conservancy Inc. and City of Savannah Which Outlines Mutually Beneficial Roles and Responsibilities to Promote and Maintain the Preservation, Historic Integrity, and Open Access of Forsyth Park for All of Its Users. (Continued to September 12, 2024, Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: MOU - Friends of Forsyth Park Conservancy Inc.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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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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35. Approval of a Petition to Rename Normandy Street to East Perry Lane in Order to Avoid Potential Public Confusion with the Current Street Names.
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Exhibit 1: Renaming Submittal Packet - Perry Lane.pdf
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Exhibit 2: HSMC Recommendation.pdf
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36. Added Item: Presentation - City Manager to Provide Recognition of Excellent Public Service.
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