City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, February 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2026.
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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 February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
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Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES _ February 12, 2026 City Council Workshop_watermark.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_February 12, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. Appearance and Recognition of Hyundai for Donation of Electric Vehicles to the City of Savannah
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5. Appearance and Recognition of Savannah Fire Department Investigator Kenneth McDonald by the Georgia Arson Control as the 2025 Fire Investigator of the Year.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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6. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to David Howard for Marbled & Fin Savannah, a Restaurant Located at 520 East Oglethorpe Avenue Between Price Street and Houston Street in Aldermanic District 2. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1- Checklist - Marbled Fin Savannah
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Exhibit 2- Density Map - Marbled Fin Savannah
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Exhibit 3- Alcohol Report - Marbled Fin Savannah
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Exhibit 4- Measurement Report - Marbled Fin Savannah
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Exhibit 5- Security Plan - Marbled Fin Savannah
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7. Approval of a Class G (Beer, Wine) (Complimentary) Alcohol License to Ronald Burris for Flip Flop Shops, a Retail Store located at 100 Bull St. The establishment is Located Between East Broughton Street and East State Street in Aldermanic District 2. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1- Checklist - Savannah Flip Flop Shops
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Exhibit 2- Density Map - Savannah Flip Flop Shops
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Exhibit 3- Alcohol Report - Savannah Flip Flop Shops
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Exhibit 4- Measurement Report - Savannah Flip Flop Shops
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Exhibit 5- Security Plan - Savannah Flip Flop Shops
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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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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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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8. Approval of an Amendment to the Stopping, Standing, and Parking Prohibited Ordinance. (Transportation Services)
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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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9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2 for Engineering and Construction Inspection Services for the I&D Surface Water Treatment Plan Optimization and Expansion to Hussey Gay Bell (HGB) in the Amount of $9,200,000. (Industrial & Domestic Water Plant)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - I&D Surface Water Treatment Plan Optimization and Expansion.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - I&D Surface Water Treatment Plan Optimization and Expansion.pdf
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10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Multi-Function Copier Equipment with ABR in the Amount Not to Exceed $300,000. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Multi -Function Copier Equipment.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Multi-Function Copier Equipment.pdf
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11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Software and Implementation with SpryPoint in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,631,700. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Utility Billing-SpryPoint.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Utility Billing-SpryPoint.pdf
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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for WinCan Software with Environmental Products Group in the Amount Not to Exceed $56,100. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - WinCan Renewal.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - WinCan Renewal.pdf
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Computer Replacement Devices with Dell, Inc. in the Amount of $1,094,000. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dell Annual Spend.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dell Annual Spend.pdf
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14. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Renewal of Contract with Kintronics, Inc. LLC for the Purchase of Ocularis Software Maintenance & Support in the Amount of $55,000. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Ocularis Renewal.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Ocularis Renewal.pdf
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Phase I & Phase II with ShotSpotter in an Amount Not to Exceed $274,458 Annually. (SPD)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - ShotSpotter Phase I & II.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - ShotSpotter Phse I & II.pdf
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16. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Modification No. 1 of the Contract for the Purchase of Aluminum Sulfate with Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC. in the Amount of $283,977. (Industrial & Domestic Water Plant)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Renewal of Contract with Chemtrade for Purchase of Aluminum Sulfate.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Renewal of Contract with Chemtrade for Purchase of Aluminum Sulfate.pdf
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for Major Special Event Catering Services for City Staff from Ardsley Station in an Amount Not to Exceed $138,600. (Special Events, Film & Tourism)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification -St. Patrick's Catering.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract Modification - St. Patrick's Day Catering.pdf
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 for Medical and Pharmacy Stop Loss Carrier with International Assurance of Tennessee, Inc. in the Amount of $1,318,000. (Human Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification-Medical Pharmacy Stop Loss Insurance Services
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note-Medical Pharmacy Stop Loss Insurance Services
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Installation of a New Splash Pad at Sunset Park with Great Southern Recreation c/o Water Play Solutions Corp., in an Amount Not to Exceed $124,100. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sunset Park Splash Pad.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sunset Park Splash Pad.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Design, Procurement, and Installation of a Prefabricated Storage Building at Daffin Park with Gordian, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $330,191. (Recreation and Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Daffin Park Prefabricated Storage.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Summary - Daffin Park Prefabricated Storage.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Cab Cameras with Samsara, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $269,576. (Sanitation Department)
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Exhibt 1: Funding Verification - Cab Cameras
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note -Cab Cameras
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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22. Approval of a Condé Nast Traveler Promotional Campaign Partnership with the Hilton Head Island–Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, in the Amount of $300,000.
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23. Approval of Task Work Order No. 22, with AECOM for Gate Planning Services, in the Amount of $77,565.
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24. Approval of a 3-Year Broadband Service Agreement with Comcast Business Communications, LLC, in the Amount of $34,487.
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25. Approval to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with SEDA and Chatham County to Construct a Signalized Intersection, in an Amount Not to Exceed $818,375.
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26. Approval to Sponsor the 2026 Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives Annual Conference, in the Amount of $60,000.
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27. Approval to Procure Services from Elevated Facility Services to Refurbish Six Escalators in the Hourly/Long-Term Parking Garage, in the Amount of $1,483,176.
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28. Approval to Execute a Contract with Founders Maintenance & Restoration for the Replacement of Five Handicap Ramps and Seven Entrance Walkways, in the Amount of $188,385.
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29. Approval to Execute a Four-Year Annual Preventative Maintenance Service Agreement with Brooks Building Solutions, in the Amount of $185,600.
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30. Approval to Execute a Contract with W.S. Nielson Company, Inc., to Replace Nine Skylight Glass Panels, in the Amount of $97,704.
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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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31. A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption on Sunday, March 15, 2026. (Revenue Department)
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Exhibit 1: Memo - Request for Adoption of Resolution for March 15, 2026
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Exhibit 2: Resolution - Authorizing Sunday Sales for March15, 2026
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32. Approval of a Resolution Creating a Committee to Advise on the Commemoration of the Burial Ground in Whitefield Square
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Exhibit 1: Whitefield Square Burial Ground Resolution.docx
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AGREEMENTS
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33. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with D.R. Horton for The Pines at New Hampstead Phase 5 in Aldermanic District 5. (Water & Sewer)
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - The Pines at New Hampstead Phase 5.pdf
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34. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with D.R. Horton, Inc. for The Pines at New Hampstead Phase 6 in Aldermanic District 5. (Water Resources Planning & Engineering )
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - The Pines at New Hampstead Phase 6.pdf
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35. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Surekhaben M. Patel for MDH Benton Commercial Subdivision in Aldermanic District 1. (Water Resources Planning & Engineering)
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - MDH Benton Commercial Subdivision.pdf
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36. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Savannah and the Metropolitan Planning Commission for Pictometry Imagery Services in the Amount of $37,710 annually, for a combined total of $226,260 for the years 2026-2031. (Office of Management & Budget)
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Exhibit 1: COS MPC 2026 MOA Eagleview w MPC.EV ref incd.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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37. Settlement #1
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MISCELLANEOUS
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