City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401 www.savannahga.gov |
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Carolyn H. 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-Chair |
| 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 2:00p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED ONLY FOR HEARINGS
(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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July 25, 2024, 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 July 25, 2024.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Meeting Held on July 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - July 11, 2024 Workshop & Special Called Meeting at 10 a.m.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on July 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - July 11, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting at 2pm.pdf
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4. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Called Meeting Held on July 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - July 11, 2024 Special Called Meeting at 6 p.m.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. Presentation of the Employee Engagement Team and Recognition of the 2024 2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter Winners.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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6. Public Hearing on 2024 Property Tax Millage Rate.
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Exhibit 1: 2024 Notice of Property Tax Increase.pdf
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Exhibit 2: 2024 Tax Digest and Five Year History.pdf
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ZONING HEARINGS
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7. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, III on Behalf of Waters QOZB, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment of 0.14-Acres at 1100 East 31st Street (PIN 20055 08016) from TR-2 (Traditional Residential-2) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-002022-ZA). Item continued from the June 27, 2024, meeting.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 1100 E. 31st Street (File No. 24-002022-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Map for 1100 E. 31st Street (File No. 24-002022-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for the Rezoning of 1100 E. 31st Street (File No. 24-002022-ZA).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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8. Petition of Robert L. McCorkle, III on Behalf of Waters QOZB, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment of 0.14-Acres at 1100 East 31st Street (PIN 20055 08016) from TR-2 (Traditional Residential-2) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-002022-ZA). Item continued from the June 27, 2024.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 1100 E. 31st Street (File No. 24-002022-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Map for 1100 E. 31st Street (File No. 24-002022-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for the Rezoningn of 1100 E. 31st Street (File No. 24-002022-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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9. Petition of Derek Bergeon on Behalf of Securcare Properties II, LLC to Zone ~5.7 Acres at 1721 Grove Point Road (PIN 11004 02007) from P-B-1 (Planned Business Limited) to P-B-1-CO (Planned Business Limited – County) to Support Annexation (File No. 24-002597-ZA)
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Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 1721 Grove Point Rd (File No. 24-002597-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: 1721 Grove Point Road Annexation Notice to Chatham County.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Maps for 1721 Grove Point Road (File No. 24-002597-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 4: Ordinance for 1721 Grove Point Road (File No. 24-0002597-ZA).pdf
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10. Approval for the Annexation of 5.77 Acres Located at 1721 Grove Point Road. The property owner desires to connect to City utilities at inside city rates.
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Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - 1721 Grove Point Road.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - 1721 Grove Point Road.pdf
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11. Approval to Amend the 2024 Revenue Ordinance, Adopt the 2024 Property Tax Millage Rate, and Adopt the Special Service District Tax Rate for the Water Transportation District. The proposed millage rate of 12.20 mills for 2024 is unchanged from the final millage rate of 2023.
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Exhibit 1: Ordinance - 2024 Millage Rate.pdf
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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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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the Liberty City Community Center Parking Lot Expansion with Lynn Construction in an Amount Not to Exceed $99,347. This project will construct an additional 11 parking spaces along the western border of the existing parking lot. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Liberty City Parking Lot.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Liberty City Parking Lot.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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13. Approval to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Steven Baldwin & Associates, in the Amount of $66,000.
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14. Approval of Task Work Order No. 9 with AECOM for the Design & Construction Services Fee Associated with the Construction of a Maintenance Equipment Building, in the Amount of $106,067.
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15. Approval to Execute a Contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Special Inspections and Quality Assurance Testing for the Auxiliary Parking Lots Project, in the Amount of $128,975.
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16. Approval for the Procurement and Installation of One South Vault Diesel Emergency Generator from Gen-Tec, Inc., in the Amount of $159,515.
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17. Approval to Procure One Compact Crawler Boom Lift from Vermeer Southeast, in the Amount of $165,335.
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18. Approval of Task Order No. 2 with AECOM for Construction Phase Services for the Extend Taxiway G & Bridge Project, in the Amount of $207,270.
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19. Approval of a Three-Year Cybersecurity Service Subscription Agreement with Darktrace, in the Amount of $274,410.
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20. Approval to Execute a Contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Special Inspections and Quality Assurance Testing for the Air Cargo Facility Project, in the Amount of $558,625.
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21. Approval to Execute a Construction Contract with C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. for the Taxiway G and Bridge Project, in the Amount of $15,732,000.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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22. Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.
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Exhibit 1: 2024 Boards List - Six Boards Needing Action.pdf
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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AGREEMENTS
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23. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with 501 East Bay Street LLC for 501 East Bay Street Apartments. This is for a development consisting of a four unit apartment complex on Bay Street in Aldermanic District 1.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - 501 East Bay Street Apartments.pdf
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24. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Augusta Transport & Land Clearing, Inc. for New Hampstead R9 North Subdivision. This is for a development consisting of 53 single family homes off Little Neck Road in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - New Hampstead R9 North Subdivision.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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25. Approval to Grant a Time-Limited Easement and Revocable License for Encroachment for Use of City Rights-of-Way as Requested by Petitioner for the Construction of the Sabal House Hotel at 225 East President Street (PIN 20015 01003).
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Exhibit 1: Maps - 225 E President Street.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Encroachment Exhibit - 225 E President Street.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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26. Settlement #1.
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27. Settlement #2.
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28. Settlement #3.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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29. Approval of the Installation of a Historical Marker in the Southeast Quadrant of Johnson Square as Part of the Lafayette Trail. The applicant is requesting approval to install a 2' by 3' freestanding historical marker in the southeast quadrant of Johnson Square to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Savannah from March 19-21, 1825.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Memo to City Manager - Lafayette Trail marker Sign.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Signed Commission Decision - 24-002613-HM Johnson Square.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Staff Report - 24-002613-HM Johnson Square.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Submittal Packet - Johnson Square.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Examples of LaFayette Trail Markers.pdf
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