City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
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SCCPSS Eli Whitney Administrative Complex
2 Laura Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
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 of its citizens."
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February 27, 2025 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 27, 2025.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on February 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_February 13, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on February 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Agenda Plus_WS DRAFT MINUTES_February 13, 2025, City Council Workshop.pdf
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4. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Meeting (Homestead Opt Out) Held on February 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus_SCM DRAFT MINUTES_February 13, 2025 City Council Special Call Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. The Establishment and Proclamation of “Divine 9 Day” in Savannah, GA. Officially Known as the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Nine Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities and Their Graduate and Undergraduate Chapters in Savannah will be Recognized: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
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6. Special Recognition of Joan Quarterman for Her Retirement After 52 Years of Service with The City of Savannah.
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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 (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Steven Bailey for Sweet Potatoes, A Restaurant located at 531 Stephens Avenue. The Establishment is Located Between Waters Avenue and Hodgson Memorial Drive in Aldermanic District 4.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sweet Potatoes Kitchen.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sweet Potatoes Kitchen
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sweet Potatoes Kitchen
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Sweet Potatoes Kitchen
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sweet Potatoes Kitchen
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8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to William LaFlower for West Broad Bandshell a Restaurant Located at 514 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The Establishment is Located Between West Huntingdon and West Gaston Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - West Broad Bandshell
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - West Broad Bandshell
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - West Broad Bandshell
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - West Broad Bandshell
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - West Broad Bandshell
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Joshua Sembrano for Rome's, a Restaurant, Located at 2310 Montgomery Street. The Establishment Is Located Between West 39th and West 40th Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Rome's
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Romes
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Romes
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Romes
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Rome's
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10. Approval of Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) with Sunday Sales and Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Matthew Douzuk for The Ann Savannah, A Hotel Located at 110 Ann Street. The establishment is located Zubly and Alton Streets in Aldermanic District 2
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Ann Savannah
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Ann Savannah
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Ann Savannah
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Ann Savannah
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Ann Savannah
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11. Approval of a Class C (Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Gary Gordon for 520 Wings Express, A Restaurant Located at 1104 East 36th Street. The Establishment is Located Between Waters Avenue and Live Oak Street in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - 520 Wings Express.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - 520 Wings Express
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - 520 Wings Express
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - 520 Wings Express
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - 520 Wings Express
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12. Approval To Add A Class C (Liquor) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday to the Existing Class C (Beer, Wine) Alcohol License with Sunday to Ryan Williamson for Strangebird, A Restaurant at 1220 Barnard Street. The establishment is located between West Henry and West Duffy Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Strangebird
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Strangebird.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Strangebird
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Strangebird
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Strangebird
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13. Approval of A Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Connor Rankin for Bubba Garcia's, A Restaurant at 7 East Bay Street. The Establishment is located between Bull and Drayton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Bubba Garcia's
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Bubba Garcia's
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Bubba Garcia's
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Bubba Garcia's
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Exhibit 5: Plan - Bubba Garcia's
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14. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Chengohen Xin for Etang Noodle Hot Pot, A Restaurant at 41 Whitaker Street. The Establishment is Located between West Broughton and West Congress Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Etang Noodle Hot Pot
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Etang Noodle Hot Pot
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Etang Noodle Hot Pot
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Etang Noodle Hot Pot
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Etang Noodle Hot Pot
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15. Approval of A Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Harley Krinsky for Broughton Street Bowl and Brew, A Restaurant located at 129 East Broughton Street. The Establishment is Located Between Abercorn and Drayton Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Broughton Street Bowl & Brew
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Broughton Street Bowl & Brew
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Broughton Street Bowl & Brew
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Broughton Street Bowl & Brew
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Broughton Street Bowl & Brew
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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16. Public Hearing Regarding the Ability to Opt Out of the State's Version of Homestead Exemption, Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2.
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Local Government HB 581 Opt-Out Period Ends March 1.pdf
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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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17. Radar Authorization for Speed Limit Updates
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Ordinance - List of Roads.docx
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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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18. Approve Amended Updated Fees Outlined in Article Q, Taxicabs Ordinance Consistency with Consumer Index.
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Exhibit 1: 2025 Taxi Ordinance Amendments.docx
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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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19. Authorize the City Manager to Rescind the Award for a Real-Time Crime Center Public Safety Platform from Fusus Corporation and Re-Award to Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $150,000. Fusus will unify Savannah Police Department's (SPD) data and operations into a single platform to expand the reach of the SPD camera system and promote public-private partnerships. (SPD)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - FUSUS Public Safety Platfrom.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - FUSUS Public Safety Platform.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Rebuilding of Two- Primary Clarifiers with Brentwood Industries in the amount not to exceed $104,316. The primary clarifiers are the first step in the wastewater treatment process and are essential for removing heavy solids. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Clarifier Rebuild
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Clarifier Rebuild
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Program Management Assistance with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,500,000 Annually. The Transportation Services Department will use the contract to provide program management assistance, pre-construction services, and construction management services for the multimodal capital improvements for transportation improvement projects funded by the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), potential future SPLOST and Transportation Special Purpose Location Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST), hotel-motel tax, and federal and state grants over the life of this contract.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Program Management Assistant.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Program Management Assistant.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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22. Approval to Purchase One 4x4 Crew Cab Truck from Family Ford, Inc. dba Hardy Family Ford, in the Amount of $50,546.
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23. Approval to Purchase Three Mid-Size SUVs from Beck Ford Lincoln, in the Amount of $130,566.
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24. Approval for the Procurement of One 6,000 lb. Lift Truck from Atlanta Forklifts, Inc., in the Amount of $33,619.
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25. Approval for the Procurement of One Autonomous Vacuum from Southeastern Paper Group, in the Amount of $35,675.
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26. Approval for the Procurement of One Autonomous Floor Scrubber from Southeastern Paper Group, in the Amount of $42,500.
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27. Approval to Execute a 1-year Preventative Maintenance Service Agreement Between Savannah Airport Commission and Brooks Building Solutions, Inc., in the Amount of $46,400.
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28. Approval to Ratify an Emergency Purchase and Installation of a Fire Pump to B & J Fire Protection Inc., in the Amount of $48,989.
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29. Approval for the Procurement of One 11,000 lb. Lift Truck from Cincinnati Lift Truck & Battery Service, LLC, in the Amount of $49,962.
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30. Approval to Extend the Self-Serve Portal Subscription Plan with Thanks Boomerang, Inc., in the Amount of $60,000.
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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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31. A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enact Article B. Major Special Events of Chapter 6, Special Events, of Part 3, Public Safety, of Division II of the Code of the City of Savannah for the Dates of 6pm Friday, March 14, 2025, Saturday, March 15, 2025, Sunday, March 16, 2024, Monday, March 17, 2025 and 6 am Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
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Exhibit 1: 2025 Ordinance Major Special Events.pdf
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32. A Resolution of The Mayor and Aldermen in Support of Local Acts Designed to Combat Homelessness in The Savannah Area.
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Exhibit 1: RES Supporting Local Acts Homelessness.pdf
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AGREEMENTS
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33. Approval of a First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Savannah and the Savannah Chatham Board of Education for Use of Board Meeting Room Space at 2 Laura Avenue, Savannah, GA.
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Exhibit 1: IGA SCCPSS Board Room Use - First Amendment 02272025.docx.pdf
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34. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Clayton Properties Group, Inc. dba Mungo Homes for Meadow Lakes. This is for a development consisting of 285 single family homes in the Travis Field service area off Little Neck Road in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Meadow Lakes.pdf
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35. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Central Port Partners 11A, LLC for Rockingham Tract 11A. This is for a development consisting of 280,000 sq. ft. warehouse space and 20,000 sq. ft. office space in the President Street Service area off Landmark Boulevard in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Rockingham Tract 11A.pdf
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36. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah, Inc. for 234 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. This is for a development consisting of a 216 seat restaurant and 3,176 sq. ft. retail space in the President Street Service area off Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - 234 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.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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37. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Fourth Amendment to extend the Lease Agreement for 602 East Lathrop Avenue (SPD)
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Exhibit 1 - Map - Great Dane 602 E Lathrop.pdf
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Exhibit 2 -Original Lease - Great Dane 602 E. Lathrop.pdf
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Exhibit 3 - Fourth Amendment to Lease - Grant Dane 602 E. Lathrop.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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38. Settlement #1
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39. Settlement #2
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40. Settlement #3
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MISCELLANEOUS
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41. Approval of a Major Subdivision Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 2B. The property totals 22.084 acres and will consist of 60 single-family lots of varying lot sizes. The property is in Aldermanic District 5. Location: 3401-B Highgate Boulevard.
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 2B.pdf
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Exhibit 2: MPC Decision.pdf
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