City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 - 2:00p.m.
City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401 www.savannahga.gov |
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Kesha Gibson-Carter, Post 1, At-large, Chairman |
| Alicia Miller Blakely, Post 2, At-large |
| Bernetta B. Lanier, District 1 |
| Detric Leggett, District 2 |
| Linda Wilder-Bryan, District 3 |
| Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-Chairman |
| Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem |
| Kurtis Purtee, District 6 |
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| Jay Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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December 21, 2021 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 Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing held on December 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on December 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. Appearance and Presentation by Lieutenant Colonel Stephan Bolton, Hunter Army Airfield Garrison Commander, and Master Sergeant Nicole Brannan, Department of Emergency Services in Support of National Wreaths Across America Day.
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5. Appearance by Ductile Iron Pipe Research Institute (DIPRA) Representatives to Present a Certificate of Membership in the Sesquicentennial Club to the City of Savannah's Public Works and Water Resources Division for Having Cast Iron Underground Pressure Mains in Continuous Service for 150 Years or More.
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6. A Proclamation Recognizing Real Estate Services Department Staff for Contributions Made During the Period of Staff Relocations and Real Property Transitions as well as for their Commitment to Provide Healthy, Safe, and Accommodating Facilities for Staff, Citizens, and Visitors.
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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 C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to James C. Obletz for the Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Avenue Between W. Gwinnett Street and Louisville Road in District 1. No concerns by the Savannah Police Department or issues with littering or loitering. Distance measurement met. (New Owner/Location)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Enmarket Arena20211217_08203861.pdf
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Exhibit 2; Density Map - Enmarket Arena20211217_08212454.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Enmarket Arena20211217_08222235.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Enmarket Arena20211217_08242131.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Enmarket Arena20211217_08254404.pdf
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8. Approval of a Class J (Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License to Jennifer Jenkins for Gingerbread House Events, an Event Venue at 1921 Bull Street, between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets in District 2. No concerns were noted by the Savannah Police Department or issues with littering or loitering. Distance measurement met. (New Owner/Request)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Gingerbread House Event20211217_08265868.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Gingerbread House Event20211217_08274253.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Gingerbread House Event20211217_08284160.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Gingerbread House Event20211217_08293160.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Gingerbread House Event20211217_08303378.pdf
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Loan Tran of Arco, a Restaurant at 42 E. Bay Street, Between Upper Factors Walk and River Street Access in District 2. No concerns were noted by the Savannah Police Department or issues with littering or loitering. Distance measurement met. (New Owner/New Location) (Recommend approval with contingency)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Arco20211217_08153016.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Arco20211217_08171165.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Arco20211217_08184899.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Arco20211217_08194702.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Arco20211217_08310470.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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10. Petition of Sandesh Pardeshi on behalf of Qingxiang Zhou (Property Owner) for a Special Use Permit to Allow a Package Store (Off-premises Consumption) at 2110 Montgomery Street, Suite A (PIN 20065 24012) in Aldermanic District 2. MPC recommends denial because the proposed use is not harmonious with regards to the amount of packaged alcohol and drinking establishments located within the area.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 2110 Montgomery Street (File No. 21-005177-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Maps of 2110 Montgomery Street
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Exhibit 3: Photos of 2110 Montgomery Street
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Exhibit 4: Alcohol Density Map for 2100 Montgomery Street
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11. Petition of Harold Yellin on Behalf of Victory Drive Investors, LLC (Property Owner) for a Zoning Map Amendment with Conditions for Wicklow Street from B-C (Community Business) and RSF-E (Residential Single Family-Estate) to RMF-3-25 (Residential Multi-Family-3-25) in Aldermanic District 3. MPC recommends approval with conditions.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Wicklow Street (File No. 21-004883-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Maps of Wicklow Area
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Exhibit 3: Rendering of Wicklow as of 11-09-2021
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Exhibit 4: Sections of Wicklow as of 11-09-2021
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Exhibit 5: Street Photos Wicklow Dixie and Perry
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Exhibit 6: Traffic Impact Analysis 2021
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Exhibit 7: Draft Ordinance for Wicklow (File No. 21-004883-ZA)
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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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12. Petition of Harold Yellin on Behalf of Victory Drive Investors, LLC (Property Owner) for a Zoning Map Amendment with Conditions for Wicklow Street from B-C (Community Business) and RSF-E (Residential Single Family-Estate) to RMF-3-25 (Residential Multi-Family-3-25) in Aldermanic District 3. MPC recommends approval with conditions.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Wicklow Street (File No. 21-004883-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Maps of Wicklow Area
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Exhibit 3: Rendering of Wicklow as of 11-09-2021
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Exhibit 4: Sections of Wicklow as of 11-09-2021
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Exhibit 5: Street Photos Wicklow Dixie and Perry
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Exhibit 6: Traffic Impact Analysis 2021
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Exhibit 7: Draft Ordinance for Wicklow (File No. 21-004883)
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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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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for the Purchase of One Additional Modular Wall System from National Office Systems (Local) in the Amount of $6,413. The modular walls are being used to create offices for the relocation of the Human Services Department from the Savannah Morning News Building (1375 Chatham Parkway) to the Coastal Georgia Center (305 Fahm Street).
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Modular Wall
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Exhibit 2 - Purchasing Notes - Modular Wall.pdf
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14. Notification of an Emergency Purchase for Boiler Repair Services with Banks Boiler Services at the Savannah Civic Center in the Amount of $65,081. Boiler defects were discovered during a routine annual inspection of the facility's heating system. Immediate repair was necessary to prevent mold damage to the property and to protect the health of City staff and guests.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Boiler Repair Emergency Purchase
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Boiler Repair Emergency Purchase
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Three Dump Trucks for Sanitation's Litter Crew with Wade Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $303,390. The litter crews will assist Sanitation with meeting the growing service demands associated with emptying litter and recycling baskets, removing loose litter from streets and byways, and maintaining a clean appearance of the City.
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Litter Crew Trucks.pdf
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Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - lLitter Crew Trucks.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of 29 Replacement Radios for the Savannah Police Department with Motorola Solutions in the Amount of $179,874. The radios are being purchased to replace existing equipment that is aging and out of production.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Motorola Radios for Police
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Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Radios for Police.pdf
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17. Authorize the City Manager To Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Wastewater Screening Equipment with Parkson in the Amount of $130,000. The equipment will be used to remove floating debris particles during the downstream wastewater treatment process at the Crossroads Treatment Facility. Clogged debris, could cause equipment failure and result in a potential sewage spill from the facility.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Screen Subassemblies
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Screen Subassemblies
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of an Emergency Backup Power Generator for Lift Station 205 with Cummins Power South in the Amount of $29,233. Lift Station 205 services 2,500 feet of gravity main along Fort Argyle Road. The equipment will be used to replace an existing generator that suffered significant damage due to a lightning strike, which is now beyond repair
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Generator Replacement
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Generator Replacement
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Scrap Tire Disposal Services with Quality Tire Recycling, Inc. for up to $55,000. The contract is used to dispose of scrap tires for the Dean Forest Road Landfill, Bacon Park Convenience Center, and Fleet Services Department. In addition, this contract supports the operations for the removal illegally dumped tires.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Tire Disposal
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Tire Disposal
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20. Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for the Purchase of Additional Smallwares (Cooking, Serving and Eating Utensils) for the Enmarket Arena with Bargreen Ellingson in the Amount of $51,518. This modification is necessary to procure chafer dishes, which were not included in the original procurement. (Expenditure included in project budget)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Smallwares
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Smallwares
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21. Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 4 for HVAC Maintenance Services (City-Wide) with Edge Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, LLC in the Amount of $117,000. This contract provides service for emergency repairs to all HVAC systems, chiller systems, ice machines, and commercial refrigerators in City facilities.
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Exhibit 1-Funding Verification- Citywide HVAC.pdf
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Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Citywide HVAC.pdf
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22. Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Medical and Pharmacy Stop Loss with International Assurance of Tennessee, Inc. (Incumbent) in the Amount of $841,141. This contract is used by the City to provide for catastrophic claims reinsurance coverage for the City's self-funded medical and pharmacy plans. (Monthly rates: $19.34/single coverage, and $46.36/family coverage)
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Medical and Pharmacy Stop Loss.pdf
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Exhibit 2- Purchasing Notes - Medical and Pharmacy Stop Loss.pdf
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23. Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Painting Services with E & D Coatings, Inc. (Local) in the Amount of $2,050. Services will be used to paint the interior of the City facility, located at 5515 Abercorn Street, prior to the relocation of City staff to this location.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Painting Services
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Painting Services
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Internet Equipment (Includes Servers, Routers, Switches and Cabling) for the Enmarket Arena from Comcast (Local) in the Amount of $229,210. This will ensure elevators, escalators, and fire alarms are working properly to ensure that all occupants of the arena are safe, and all equipment is working properly before and during use.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Comcast
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25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for Upgrades to Lift Station No. 23 and Force Main Replacement Services from Astra Grading & Pipe, LLC (Local) in the Amount of $19,273,000. Upgrades include a new pump, wet well mixers, and new generators capable of powering lift station pumps. Also, the existing force main is 48 years old, in poor condition and in need of replacement.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Lift Station 23
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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26. Consideration of Appointments and Reappointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities.
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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27. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contracts with Homeless Service Agencies to Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). $1,454,103 will be allocated to six agencies to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on homeless individuals and families.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution for ESG-CV #2 Contracts.docx
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28. Approval to Adopt the 100% Savannah Clean Energy Plan
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100% Savannah Report_FINAL_12.16.2021.pdf
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29. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Prepare an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
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Inclusionary Zoning Resolution
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AGREEMENTS
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30. Approval for the City Manager to Accept a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult and Dislocated Worker Grant Award in the Amount of $1,976,003. The award will be used to provide programs from October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 to adults who are unemployed or underemployed, and adults who have lost their jobs. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the ten-county region.
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FY 22 Adult Statement of Award.pdf
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FY22 DW Statement of Award.pdf
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31. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County for the Development of an Early Childhood Learning Center to be Located at 814 Hitch Drive.
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Exhibit 1: Agreement - Early Childhood Learning Center.pdf
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32. Approval for the City Manager to Execute a Concessions Rent Relief Airport Rescue Grant Offer for the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
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Exhibit 1: Agreement - Airport Rescue Grantpdf
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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 - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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33. Consideration of Alderman Palumbo's December 9th, 2021 Motion for Reprimand
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