City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
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City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
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SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Carol 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-Chairman |
| 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 2:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED ONLY FOR HEARINGS
(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
"Savannah will be a safe, environmentally healthy, and economically thriving community for all."
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February 12, 2026 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 February 12, 2026.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus -RM DRAFT MINUTES_ January 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting_watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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3. Appearance and Recognition of the 37th Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival
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4. An Appearance by Visit Savannah in observance of its 50th Anniversary, recognizing five decades of promoting Savannah as a premier destination .
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5. An Appearance by the Savannah Trustees’ Garden Club to receive a proclamation in observance of its 100th Anniversary, honoring a century of service and countless contributions to the beauty and heritage of the City of Savannah
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6. An Appearance by the Park and Tree Commission Recognizing February 20, 2026, as The Annual Arbor Day and Tree Planting Celebration in the City of Savannah for 43 years of commitment to effective urban forest management. (Park and Tree Department)
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2026 Arbor Day Proclamation.docx
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7. Presentation By the Employee Engagement Team for Recognition of the 2025 4th Quarter Employee of the Quarter Winners (Human Resources)
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8. Appearance and Recognition of the City Manager's Emerging Leaders Academy Cohort IV Participants. (I&PA Chief's Office)
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) with Sunday Sales Alcohol License to Mitul Patel for Pump and Pantry at 2014 Waters Ave., a Convenience Store Located between SE 36th Street and East 37th Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Convenience Store. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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EXHIBIT 1- CHECKLIST- WATERS PANTRY
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EXHIBIT 2- DENSITY MAP- WATERS PANTRY
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EXHIBIT 3- ALCOHOL REPORT - WATERS PANTRY
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EXHIBIT 4- MEASUREMENT REPORT WATERS PANTRY
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EXHIBIT 5- SAFETY PLAN- WATERS PANTRY
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10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Arthur Rudy Gasdik for The Brass Coyote at 309 West River Street., a Bar/Lounge Between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Barnard Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Continue to Operate as a Bar/Lounge. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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EXHIBIT 1- CHECKLIST -THE BRASS COYOTE
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EXHIBIT 2- DENSITY MAP - THE BRASS COYOTE
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EXHIBIT 3- ALCOHOL REPORT - THE BRASS COYOTE
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EXHIBIT 4- MEASUREMENT REPORT THE BRASS COYOTE
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EXHIBIT 5- SAFETY PLAN - THE BRASS COYOTE
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11. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) with Sunday Sales Alcohol License to Tarrakkumar Patel for Waters BP at 5806 Waters Ave., a Convenience Store Located Between East 72nd Street and East DeRenne Ave in Aldermanic District 3. The Applicant plans to continue to operate as a Convenience Store. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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EXHIBIT 1- CHECKLIST- WATERS BP
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EXHIBIT 2- DENSITY MAP- WATERS BP
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EXHIBIT 3- ALCOHOL REPORT- WATERS BP.
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EXHIBIT 4- MEASUREMENT REPORT WATERS BP
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EXHIBIT 5- SAFETY PLAN - WATERS BP
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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12. A Petition of Tom Bolton on behalf of Vintage Home Builders, LLC for a Special Use Permit to Establish a Hotel in TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) Zoning District with Conditions on 0.32 acres at 2512 Habersham Street (20075 21007) in Aldermanic District 2 (25-005273-ZA). Continued from the January 22, 2026 City Council meeting.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 2512 Habersham Special Use Permit (25-005273-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 2512 Habersham (25-005273-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Proposed Good Neighbor Agreement for 2512 Habersham Street.pdf
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13. Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Text Amendment to Section 7.7 Historic Property Overlay District (25- 005000-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Text Amendment (25-005000-ZA) .pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps of the Powder Magazine.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Savannah Powder Magazine National Register Designation.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Photos of the Powder Magazine.pdf
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14. Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Zoning Map Amendment to Designate 14.61 acres at Ogeechee Road (20836 02002) as a Local Historic Property Overlay (H-P-O-1) in Aldermanic District 5 (25-005001-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Map Amendment (25-005001-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps of the Powder Magazine.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Savannah Powder Magazine National Register Designation.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Photos of the Powder Magazine.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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15. Approval of Amendment to the Stopping, Standing, and Parking Prohibited Ordinance (Transportation Services)
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Exhibit 1- Revision to Sec 219 Stopping standing and parking prohibited.pdf
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Exhibit 2- Memo for TNM-Revisions to City Ordinance Sec 219.pdf
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16. Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Text Amendment to Section 7.7 Historic Property Overlay District (25- 005000-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Proposed Text Amendment Ordinance (25-005000-ZA).pdf
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17. Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Zoning Map Amendment to Designate 14.61 acres at Ogeechee Road (20836 02002) as a Local Historic Property Overlay (H-P-O-1) in Aldermanic District 5 (25-005001-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for Powder Magzaine Map Amendment (25-005001-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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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Reeves Young to Establish the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Civic Legacy - Arena Removal Project of $10,900,000. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Civic Legacy - Arena Removal.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Civic Legacy - Arena Removal.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Award a Construction Contract to Griffin Contracting, Inc. for Canal Drainage Improvements in the Amount $1,348,488. (Stormwater Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Tremont Road Culvert Replacement.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Tremont Road Culvert Replacement.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification No. 1 for Landfill Cover Material with Savannah River Utilities (LOCAL) in an Amount up to $450,000. (Sanitation Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Landfill Cover Material
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing note - Landfill Cover Material
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Crushed Stone from ZBS & Associates LLC, (Local) in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000. (Transportation Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Crushed Stone.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Crushed Stone.pdf
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Sunset Park Multi-Station Play Structure with GameTime c/o Dominica Recreation Products, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $317,809. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sunset Park Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sunset Park Multi-Station Play Structure.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 with Central Industries (LOCAL) for the Upgrade of the Fueling Station at the Sanitation Headquarters in the Amount of $74,661. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Fuel Site Upgrades Modification.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fuel Site Upgrades Modification.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (2) Heavy Duty Rescue Trucks from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, c/o Pierce Manufacturing in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,529,253. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Heavy Duty Rescue Trucks.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Heavy Duty Trucks.pdf
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25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Fire Department Uniforms from A-1 Uniforms in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000. (Savannah Fire Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SFD Uniforms.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SFD Uniforms.pdf
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26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Temporary Staffing Services from Robert Half International, Inc. c/o, H-GAC Buy in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000. (ITS Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - ITS Temp Staff.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - ITS Temp Staff.pdf
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27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (2) Sets of Heavy Capacity Mobile Lifts from Liftnow Automotive Equipment, c/o Stertil-Koni (USA) in an Amount of $167, 904. (Fleet Services Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Mobile Column Lifts.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Mobile Column Lifts.pdf
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28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for VMware from MGT Impact Solutions, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $71,680. (ITS Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - VMware Renewal.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - VMware Renewal.pdf
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29. Notification of an Emergency Purchase for Generator and Switchgear from WW Williams in an Amount Not to Exceed $313,918. (Water Reclamation Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Wilshire Generator & Switchgear.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Wilshire Generator & Switchgear.pdf
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30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification No. 1 for the Multimodal Transportation Implementation Plan Contract (Event #11183) with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $72,600. (P&ED Chief's Office)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification - Multimodal Transportation.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Contract Modification - Multimodal Transportation.pdf
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31. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification No. 1 for Generator Maintenance for Stormwater Management with Current Edge in the Amount of $300,000. (Stormwater Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modfication for Generator Maintence.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Contract Modfication for Generator Maintence.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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32. Motion to Adopt a Resolution to Accept a Donation from the Bonaventure Historical Society in the Amount of $6,975. (Park & Tree Department)
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Exhibit 1: 2026 Agenda Item Recommendation - Donation Cemeteries.docx
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Exhibit 2: BHS Donation Proclamation Jan 2026.docx
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AGREEMENTS
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33. Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act FY2026 Rapid Response Grant Award from Technical College System of Georgia in the Amount of $70,000. (WorkSource Coastal)
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Exhibit 1: FY26 WIOA Rapid Response Dislocated Worker Grant Award $70,000.pdf
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34. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County for County Roadway & Drainage Improvements. (Water & Sewer Planning & Engineering Department)
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Exhibit 1-Chevis Road Intergovernmental agreement.docx
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Exhibit 2-Chevis Road Improvements Corridor Map.pdf
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35. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Little Ogeechee Partners, LLC for Hopeton West Development in the Travis Field Treatment Plant Service Area Located in Aldermanic District 5. (WR- Planning & Engineering Department)
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Hopeton West.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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36. Authorize the Approval of the Installation of a Bronze Plaque at 122 W. Broughton Street in Aldermanic District 2 (25-004882-HM) (Planning & Urban Design Department)
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Exhibit 1: Historic Sites and Monuments Signed Reccomendation and Staff Report_Mordecai Plaque.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Historic Sites and Monuments Submittal Package and Application Mordecai Plaque.pdf
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37. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision, Meadow Lakes Phase 3, in Aldermanic District 5. (Development Services Department)
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Exhibit 1: Major Subdivision Meadow Lakes Phase 3.pdf
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Exhibit 2: MPC Approval Decision.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Master Approval Plan.pdf
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