Agenda Plus - December 11, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting

December 11, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY GOVERNMENT

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

The regular meeting of the City Council was held at 2:30 p.m., in Council Chambers. Following the roll call, Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order. He then recognized Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz who introduced Reverend Kaggi Kimathi Scott, Pastor of the West Broad Seventh-day Adventist Church, to offer the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was recited in unison.

PRESENT:

Mayor Van R. Johnson, II

Alderwoman Carolyn H. Bell, At-Large, Post 1

Alderwoman Alicia Miller Blakely, At-Large, Post 2

Alderwoman Bernetta B. Lanier, District 1

Alderman Detric Leggett, District 2

Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan, District 3 - Vice Chair

Alderman Nick Palumbo, District 4 - Chairman

Alderwoman Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5 - Mayor Pro Tem

Alderman Kurtis Purtee, District 6

ALSO, PRESENT:

City Manager Jay Melder

Assistant City Manager Taffanye Young

Chief of Staff Daphanie Williams

City Attorney Bates Lovett

Deputy Clerk of Council Gwendolyn Jones

Assistant to the Clerk of Council Renee Osborne

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for December 11, 2025.

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to adopt/approve item #1 with changes read by Mayor Johnson to postpone agenda item #20 until January 22, 2026, seconded by Ald. Miller Blakely. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Johnson stated that he was asked to remove agenda item 20 (the stormwater utility rate ordinance) from the agenda at this time and to defer deliberation of this item until January 22, 2026. He stated that the council will vote the (stormwater utility rate ordinance) up or down because he thinks the staff has put in a lot of work at the council's direction.

Ald. Wilder-Bryan asked that when the council have discussed this particular item that was removed, will there be an opportunity to get stakeholders involved? And will there be another meeting to know exactly what the pros and cons are, or will this be something that the city staff takes care of? She stated that we have another opportunity to get stakeholders involved on this momentous event that is going to change the scope of a lot of people's lives. Ald. Wilder-Bryan stated that to not have an open discussion about what is needed and what is not needed is still a disservice.

Mayor Johnson stated that staff has been working on this and the council had established the stormwater utility in December of 2024. He noted the extensive work completed included:

meetings in all six districts which members of council hosted,
surveys,
shared information, and
created a nine member commitee that the council had appointed to help.

Mayor Johnson again stated that he wanted to make sure we (council) provide additional time. He stated we will create additional opportunities, but ultimately we charged staff to give us the options. Mayor Johnson stated that the council just needed to provide direction.

Ald. Lanier stated we already had the first reading on this item and it is coming back in January. She asked City Manager Melder if there is an opportunity within what is allowed within the statute to make any edits between the first reading and the second reading. (Yes).

Ald. Wilder-Bryan encouraged the citizens to participate and to be engaged so that the decisions the council makes are in line with the decisions that the community makes.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. Approval of the Action Minutes for the Budget Retreat Held on November 17, 2025, at 8:30 a. m.

ActionMinutes_2025-11-17 Budget Retreat without PPT.pdf

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve items #2 and #3, seconded by Ald. Miller Blakely. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Ald. Wilder-Bryan called for a discussion regarding the (budget retreat) presentation which should have allowed for council to have questions and answers. Ald. Wilder-Bryan further stated that we (the council) want to be able to ask questions so that the council can make sure they get a return on their investment. She stated that when she met with the City Manager he stated would try to make sure that the council would have more than one day for a budget retreat.

Mayor Johnson stated to that record, he's offering as many opportunities as you want to talk and to ask any questions. He further stated that the City Manager and staff are available to any Alderperson that wanted to ask questions or to receive clarification.

3. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on November 25, 2025, at 9:00 a. m.

Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_November 25, 2025 City Council Workshop_watermark.pdf

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve items #2 and #3, seconded by Ald. Miller Blakely. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

4. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on November 25, 2025, at 2:00 p. m.

Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_November 25, 2025 City Council Meeting_watermark.pdf

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve agenda item #4, seconded by Ald. Palumbo and Ald. Wilder-Bryan. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

*Mayor Johnson entertained a motion that an executive session regarding litigation and real estate was held earlier, following the work session presentation for which no action was taken. All members were present for the executive session, including the City Manager, City Attorney, and Deputy Clerk of Council.

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve as stated above, seconded by Ald. Wilder-Bryan and Ald. Palumbo. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

PRESENTATIONS

5. Presentation by Human Resources for Bridge to Success Student Internship Program Fall 2025 Student Completion (Human Resources)

City Manager Melder, Sr. Director of Human Resources Jeff Grant, Assistant Director of Human Resources Tiffany Martin, and Human Resources Recruitment Coordinator Kadatra Ortiz presented to the following Bridge to Success Student Internship Program's 2025 Fall Student Cohort interns who completed the program, they are our first cohort:

Tachelle Horne, Madison Washington, Charles Edward Donaway, III, Hudson Burchstead, Emma Gillen, Djorn Barrett, Weronika Kupiec, Kailee Mack. Janalin Parsons, Laylah Walker, Lauren Walker, Lauren Silvers, Gavin Hoppe, Weilum Helena Chien, and Melodie Watson Davis.

6. Presentation by Human Resources for National Caregivers Appreciation (Human Resources)

City Manager Melder, Human Resources Sr. Director Jeff Grant, and Human Resources Technician Stephanie Levert presented by honoring caregivers across Team Savannah. The honorees who joined the presenters at the podium were Miriam Baker, Earline Mathews, Donna Cooper, Pearlette Schuman, Andrea Bossart, Jenneida White, Lisa Edwards, Aislee Jackson, and Judy Stewart.

ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)

7. Approval of a Class E (Beer and Wine) Alcohol License to Dipesh Patel for Chu's at 1336 West Bay Street. The establishment is located between Carolan and Kirkland Streets, a Supermarket in Aldermanic District 1. This existing business is in the West Savannah Overlay District, but the business meets the requirements. (New Owner/Existing Business)

Exhibit 1: Checklist - Chu's

Exhibit 2: Density Map - Chu's

Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Chu's

Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Chu's

Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - Chu's

Mayor Johnson declared the alcohol hearings open for agenda items #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13.

No speaker(s).

a. Ald. Purtee moved to close the alcohol license hearings for agenda items #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13, seconded by Ald. Palumbo, Ald. Leggett, and Ald. Lanier. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

b. Ald. Lanier moved to approve agenda item #7, seconded by Ald. Palumbo. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

8. Approval of a Class E (Beer ,Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Bhavesh Patel for Quick Stop #92, at 1450 West Bay Street Between Carolan and Cleland Streets, a Convenience Store in Aldermanic District 1. This existing business is in the West Savannah Overlay District, but the business meets the requirements. (New Owner/Existing Business)

Exhibit 1- Checklist - Quick Stop #92

Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Quick Stop #92

Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Quick Stop #92

Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Quick Stop #92

Exhibit 5 - Security Plan - Quick Stop #92

Mayor Johnson declared the alcohol hearings open for agenda items #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13.

No speaker(s).

b. Ald. Lanier moved to approve agenda item #8, seconded by Ald. Palumbo and Ald. Miller Blakely. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Travis Shelhorse for Eliza Thompson House at 5 West Jones Street. The establishment is located between Whitaker and Bull Streets, a hotel in Aldermanic District 2. (New Owner/Existing Business)

Exhibit 1: Checklist - Eliza Thompson House

Exhibit 2: Density Map - Eliza Thompson House

Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Eliza Thompson House

Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Eliza Thompson House

Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - Eliza Thompson House

Mayor Johnson declared the alcohol hearings open for agenda items #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13.

No speaker(s).

b. Ald. Leggett moved to approve agenda item #9, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz, Ald. Wilder-Bryan, and Ald. Palumbo. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) and Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Travis Shelhorse for Easy Bay Inn at 225 East Bay Street. The establishment is located between Jefferson and Barnard Streets, a hotel in Aldermanic District 2. (New Owner/Existing Business)

Exhibit 1: Checklist - East Bay Inn

Exhibit 2: Density Map - East Bay Inn

Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - East Bay Inn

Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - East Bay Inn

Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - East Bay Inn

Mayor Johnson declared the alcohol hearings open for agenda items #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13.

No speaker(s).

b. Ald. Leggett moved to approve agenda item #10, seconded by Ald. Wilder-Bryan. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

11. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Travis Shelhorse for Kehoe House at 123 Habersham Street. The establishment is located between Whitaker and Bull Streets, a hotel in Aldermanic District 2. (New Owner/Existing Business)

Exhibit 1: Checklist - Kehoe House

Exhibit 2: Density Map - Kehoe House

Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Kehoe House

Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Kehoe House

Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Kehoe House

Mayor Johnson declared the alcohol hearings open for agenda items #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13.

No speaker(s).

b. Ald. Lanier moved to approve agenda item #11, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz and Ald. Wilder-Bryan. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

12. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Travis Shelhorse for The Gastonian Hotel located at 220 East Gaston Street. The establishment is located between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets, a hotel in Aldermanic District 2. (New Owner/Existing Business)

Exhibit 1: Checklist - Gastonian

Exhibit 2: Density Map - Gastonian

Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Gastonian

Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Gastonian

Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - Gastonian

Mayor Johnson declared the alcohol hearings open for agenda items #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13.

No speaker(s).

b. Ald. Leggett moved to approve agenda item #12, seconded by Ald. Palumbo and Ald. Wilder-Bryan. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

13. Approval of a Class D (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Victoria Domingo for All American Liquor LLC, a package shop located at 4317 Ogeechee Road. The establishment is located between Chatham Parkway and Heathcote Circle in Aldermanic District 5. (New Owner/Existing Business)

Exhibit 1: Checklist - All American Liquor

Exhibit 2: Density Map - All American Liquor

Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - All American Liquor

Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - All American Liquor

Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - All American Liquor

Mayor Johnson declared the alcohol hearings open for agenda items #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13.

No speaker(s).

b. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve agenda item #13, seconded by Ald. Palumbo. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

14. Final Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2026 Proposed Service Program and Budget.

Mayor Johnson declared the public hearing open for agenda item #14. See related agenda item #36.

No speaker(s).

Ald. Lanier moved to close the public hearing for agenda item #14, seconded by Ald. Palumbo and Ald. Wilder-Bryan. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Johnson stated we (the council) reduced the millage rate in July, and yet, we still have our largest budget we ever had. He stated that this has been the work of an outstanding City Manager and Budget Team.

ZONING HEARINGS

15. Petition of Nancy Maia, Victorian Neighborhood Association; Jason Combs, Thomas Square Neighborhood Association; and Bernadette Perry, Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association for a Text Amendment to Section 7.13 Hotel Development Overlay District in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 (25-004589-ZA). Item Continued from the November 25, 2025 Council Meeting. (Planning & Urban Design)

Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Hotel Text Amendment (25-004589-ZA).pdf

Exhibit 2: Map of Victorian, Streetcar, and Cuyler-Brownville Districts.pdf

Exhibit 3: Hotel Overlay Expansion Study 07.20.2025.pdf

Mayor Johnson declared the zoning hearings open for agenda items #15 and #16. See related agenda items #17 and #18.

Speaker(s):

Edward Morrow, MPC representative
Nancy Maia, Victorian Neighborhood Association, SUPPORTED
Gloria Williams, Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association, SUPPORTED
David McDonald, Downtown Neighborhood Association, SUPPORTED
Courtney Cartledge, SUPPORTED
Travis Coles, NEUTRAL

Written Comments:

Hugh S. Golson, OPPOSED
Jason L. Combs, SUPPORTED
Adris Wood, SUPPORTED
Barry Atwood, SUPPORTED
Morgan Whitney & Kristen Hayes, SUPPORTED
John W. Rimes, SUPPORTED
Brooke Mollenkamp & Charles Herman, SUPPORTED
Adrienne Dickerson, SUPPORTED
Roe Zaplinski, SUPPORTED
Whitney Shephard, SUPPORTED
Ryan Madson, SUPPORTED
Carolina Braunschweig along with signed Letters from various petitioners, SUPPORTED
Michael T. Owens, Tourism Leadership Council, OPPOSED
LaRaine P. Montgomery, SUPPORTED
Sarah Cuda, SUPPORTED

Ald. Palumbo moved to close the zoning hearings for agenda items #15 and #16, seconded by Ald. Wilder-Bryan and Ald. Leggett. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

Mayor Johnson stated that this is something that he has been in favor of for quite some time in terms of the petition. He quoted Mr. Morrow by stating "progress is a slow march"--you have to go through the meetings, do your due diligence, you have to have stakeholders' input, and you have to go through the processes to do this.

Ald. Miller Blakely asked a question regarding what was being requested. City Manager Melder stated it would be a prohibition on large hotels--17 rooms or above would be prohibited. Ald. Miller Blakely also asked about the number of STVRs in that district. She asked if the petitioners were saying that they were okay with putting an inn or boutique hotel. Mr. Morrow replied by stating that the petition was for the elimination of the possibility of hotels; that is why it is option zero. City Manager Melder also provided a further description of the petitioners request and the prohibition of hotels vs. inns.

Mayor Johnson stated he has been very fond of saying that we have to maintain balance between residents and commercial growth, and to that end, tourism has been the goose that has laid the golden egg in Savannah. It is part of our brand, and it is a part of who we are. Mayor Johnson stated what makes us the city we are is because we are a great place to visit and we are an even more phenomenal place to live. So, residential development is key to us to make sure that we remain livable. Mayor Johnson stated that we have to have balance, predictability, stability, and protections. He stated as we continue to grow and people find more ways to be creative and draw people here, we have to also protect those who have chosen to make Savannah their home.

Mayor Johnson stated that this was a true citizen movement. He thanked Ms. Nancy Maia, Ms. Perry, Ms. Gloria Williams, Jason Combs, and all who were locked in and engaged. Mayor Johnson also thanked them for not being deterred by the process because the process itself is very daunting.

Ald. Miller Blakely asked Ms. Gloria Williams of the Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association if she heard her say that their neighborhood association did not want more of the short-term vacation rentals in Cuyler-Brownville area. Ms. Williams stated that they are growing and their preference is stability as well as home ownership. Ald. Miller Blakely asked how many short-term vacation rentals are in the Cuyler-Brownville area. (There are hundreds of short-term vacation rentals and there is no limit on the number of owner occupied.) She asked City Manager Melder, when are we going to look at expanding the STVRs in the city so that other areas in our city can have the privilege of having that extra income coming into their homes. (Whenever the council would like to entertain that ordinance.) Ald. Miller Blakely stated she was speaking for the public because people who live on the southside would like to have the opportunity to have STVRs in their community as well, and she thinks it is unfair that we could have all of this extra income coming into downtown and not in other areas.

Mayor Johnson stated that he thought the attorney had cautioned the council in terms of addressing some of ordinances which is considered to be the gold standard in the state. He stated that there is work currently going on in the general assembly regarding (STVRs); so he thinks the attorney's previous advice to council is to leave well enough alone during this time. Mayor Johnson also stated that STVRs destroys housing affordability because it makes people purchase homes and use them as STVRs, which leads to less affordable housing by driving up the rent. Mayor Johnson stated we have to be very careful and expressed that this not what we are talking about right now and he thinks the council can revisit this at the beginning of the year. In theory, he shared that at one end when you open one door, you create a bunch of other unintended consequences.

Ald. Purtee stated that he does meet with the associations (Windsor Forest, Coffee Bluff, and Wilshire Estates) on the southside, and they do not want STVRs on the southside. Ald. Purtee stated that folks have written him, called him, and showed up to meetings, and they do not want this in their neighborhoods.

Ald. Bell thanked Ms. Williams, Jason Combs, and Nancy Maia for the work they have done and for the engagement of citizens as a resident of one of those neighborhoods. She stated she appreciated how they have been there to answer questions to make sure that the residents understood what has been proposed.

Ald. Leggett stated he wanted to echo and raise up the neighborhood association presidents. He stated he does not think people realize what went into the preparation of getting to where we are now. It was a lot of conversation and he applauded them for having the courageous conversation with not only residents but with the developers about what they would tolerate and what they would work towards.

Ald. Palumbo also echoed the sentiments to commend the petitioners. He stated since 2023 the petitioners have carried the standards, pulled together their own money, banded together as joint neighborhood associations, coordinated neighborhood meetings, and suffered significantly to be able to get to the finish line here through continuous delay, analysis by paralysis, and what have you. Ald. Palumbo stated that even today, the council is debating economic policy right up until the finish line. He expressed that this is a symptom of the larger problem that we need to have a comprehensive vision for the City when it comes to our tourist industry. Ald. Palumbo stated we (the council) are here to listen to the people that brought this petition forward, and he supports the petitioners on the mission in the vision.

Ald. Wilder-Bryan stated she was not so concerned about having STVRs in the 3rd District. She stated she wanted to continue to work on and finish the study regarding ADUs. Ald. Wilder-Bryan stated that we want to make sure the accessory dwellings are obtainable in all of the districts and not just in Districts 1 and 2. Ald. Wilder-Bryan stated that political engagement is what drives them (the council), and usually, the council have political engagement like this the day before we vote. She stated that we need to do better in making sure people get the information so that they can act in a timely manner. Ald. Wilder-Bryan thanked the citizens that know the council is listening. She further stated that it is very important that citizens send their opposition letters to the Clerk of Council so that they know what the pulse is, and the pulse is that there is not that much opposition for this.

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz stated she wanted the public to see a model of when the community comes together, the community engage, meet, organize, and on top of that, the community shows up. She expressed that anyone seeking to have matters before the City Council approved or opposed should take note of this, as the chambers were filled with residents who stood firm in their views and were united in their presence.

Ald. Lanier congratulated all of the neighborhood people because community organizing is the hardest job in all of this work. She stated that she often says that our policies should be resident driven and community led, and this is what it looks like. Ald. Lanier stated we (the council) has since adopted our Savannah GPS because we all believe in that - we should have more engagement and having our residents drive the work that we do here. She stated that we want to be good representatives, so, congratulations on the work that you all have done.

16. Petition of Nancy Maia, Victorian Neighborhood Association; Jason Combs, Thomas Square Neighborhood Association; and Bernadette Perry, Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association for a Zoning Map Amendment to Expand the Hotel Overlay in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 (25-004592-ZA). Item Continued from the November 25, 2025 Council Meeting. (Planning & Urban Design)

Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Hotel Map Amendment (25-004592-ZA).pdf

Exhibit 2: Map of Victorian, Streetcar, and Cuyler-Brownville Districts.pdf

Exhibit 3: Hotel Overlay Expansion Study 07.20.2025.pdf

See agenda item #15.

ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)

17. Petition of Nancy Maia, Victorian Neighborhood Association; Jason Combs, Thomas Square Neighborhood Association; and Bernadette Perry, Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association for a Text Amendment to Section 7.13 Hotel Development Overlay District in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 (25-004589-ZA). Item Continued from the November 25, 2025 Council Meeting. (Planning & Urban Design)

Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Hotel Text Amendment (25-004589-ZA).pdf

Exhibit 2: Map of Victorian, Streetcar, and Cuyler-Brownville Districts.pdf

Exhibit 3: Hotel Overlay Expansion Study 07.20.2025.pdf

Ald. Leggett moved (to approve #17, Study Option 3, "Option Zero") that the first reading be considered the second and the ordinance placed upon its passage and passed, seconded by Ald. Palumbo and Ald. Lanier. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

18. Petition of Nancy Maia, Victorian Neighborhood Association; Jason Combs, Thomas Square Neighborhood Association; and Bernadette Perry, Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association for a Zoning Map Amendment to Expand the Hotel Overlay in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 (25-004592-ZA). Item Continued from the November 25, 2025 Council Meeting. (Planning & Urban Design)

Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Hotel Map Amendment (25-004592-ZA).pdf

Exhibit 2: Map of Victorian, Streetcar, and Cuyler-Brownville Districts.pdf

Exhibit 3: Hotel Overlay Expansion Study 07.20.2025.pdf

Ald. Leggett moved (to approve #18) that the first reading be considered the second and the ordinance placed upon its passage and passed, seconded by Ald. Palumbo and Ald. Lanier. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)

19. Approval of the 2026 Revenue Ordinance. (Revenue Department)

Exhibit 1: 2026_Revenue_Ordinance

Exhibit 2: 2025 Budget Memo on Water and Sewer Rates 2026 thru 2030 v1

Exhibit 3: MEMO FY26 Revenue Ordinance Proposed Fee Changes and Modifications

Exhibit 4: Sanitation Fund Memo for 2026 - revised 9-23-2025 #2

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz moved to approve item #19, seconded by Ald. Palumbo. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0-0.

20. Adoption of the Amendment to the 2026 Revenue Ordinance to establish a Stormwater Utility Rate Ordinance within the City of Savannah Code of Ordinances (FY 2026 Revenue Ordinance). (Water Resources Department). This Item is Continued to January 22, 2026.

Exhibit-1_draft-sw-utility-rate-ordinance_11182025.pdf

Exhibit-2_memo_revenue-ord-amendment_sw-utility-rate-ord_111825.pdf

Exhibit-3_savannah_stormwater_utility_project_memo_11_18_2025_es_1.pdf

POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 22, 2026.

PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)

21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for AI Water Leak Detection Survey Services with Oldcastle Infrastructure in an Amount Not to Exceed $249,900. (Water Resources)

Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - AI Water Leak Survey

Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - AI Water Leak Survey