City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, July 9, 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, 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 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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July 9, 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 July 9, 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 June 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
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Agenda Plus -WS DRAFT MINUTES_ June 25, 2026 City Council Workshop-watermark.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on June 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_ June 25, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. Proclamation Recognizing the City of Savannah's 15-year Anniversary of the Smoke Free Air Ordinance.
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5. Appearance and Recognition of Georgia Power for Supporting the City Hall Interior Restoration Project. (Municipal Archives & History)
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6. Appearance and Recognition for the Bridge to Success Internship Program (Human Resources)
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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 E (Wine) (By the Package) and Class G (Complimentary Wine) Alcohol License to Thomas E. Dennard lll for Savannah Bee Company, a Specialty Retail Shop at 313 Stiles Avenue. The Establishment is Located between Feeley Avenue and Magazine Avenue in Aldermanic District 1. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Specialty Retail Shop. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Savannah Bee Company
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Savannah Bee Company
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Report - Savannah Bee Company
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Savannah Bee Company
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Savannah Bee Company
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Exhibit 6 - Neighborhood Notification for Savannah Bee
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8. Approval of Class C (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Riza Mutluguler for Oglethorpe Club Liberty, a Restaurant at 12 West Liberty Street. The Establishment is Located Between Whitaker Street and Bull Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/ New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Oglethorpe Club Liberty
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Oglethorpe Club Liberty
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Report - Oglethorpe Club Liberty
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Oglethorpe Club Liberty
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Oglethorpe Club Liberty
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Ojasvi Trikha for Totally Awesome Bar, a Bar/Lounge at 107-B Whitaker Street. The Establishment is Located between West Broughton Street and West State Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Bar/Lounge. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Totally Awesome Bar
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Totally Awesome Bar
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Report - Totally Awesome Bar
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Totally Awesome Bar
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Totally Awesome Bar
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10. Approval of a Class E (Wine) (By the Package) and Class G (Wine) (Complimentary) Alcohol License to Chanel Parker for Nelly's Grocery and Wine, a Grocery Store at 630 Indian Street, Suite A. The Establishment is Located between McGuire Street and North Fahm Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Grocery Store. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Nelly's Grocery and Wine
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Nelly's Grocery and Wine
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Report - Nelly's Grocery and Wine
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Nelly's Grocery and Wine
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Nelly's Grocery and Wine
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11. Approval of Class G (Wine) (Complimentary) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Carolyn Sanford for Tijon Perfume Lab, a Specialty Retail Shop at 7 West York Street. The Establishment is Located between Whitaker Street and Bull Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Specialty Retail Shop. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Tijon Perfume Lab
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Tijon Perfume Lab
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Report - Tijon Perfume Lab
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Tijon Perfume Lab
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Tijon Perfume Lab
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12. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Pranav Patel for The Taco Stache, a Restaurant Located at 940 Chatham Center Drive, Suite 102. The Establishment is Located between Chatham Parkway and Paulina Crossing in Aldermanic District 5. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/New Business)
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Exhibit 1 - Checklist - The Taco Stache
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Exhibit 2 - Density Map - The Taco Stache
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Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Report - The Taco Stache
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Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - The Taco Stache
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Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - The Taco Stache
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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13. Public Hearing of the Downtown Savannah Authority Bond Application for Approximately $31 Million in Bond Funding to Construct a Parking Garage at Eastern Wharf.
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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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14. Approval to Amend the 2026 Revenue Ordinance to Adopt the Millage Rate of 11.749 Mills as the Final Millage Rate for 2026. (Financial Services Department)
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Exhibit 1: Revenue Ordinance Amendment.pdf
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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15. Amendment to Sunday Alcohol Sales Requirements for Museums. (Revenue Department)
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Exhibit 1: ORD ABO Museum Sunday Sales.docx
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16. Petition of Coleman Company, Inc. on behalf of Brookhaven Development, LLC for Fort Argyle Developers, LLC, to Annex ~123.159 acres Located at 0 Fort Argyle Road (PIN 11037 02002) from Chatham County to the City of Savannah.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for Annexation of 0 Ft. Argyle Road.pdf
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17. Petition of Coleman Company, Inc. on behalf of Brookhaven Development, LLC for Fort Argyle Developers, LLC, and Chatham Sand, LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment at 0 Fort Argyle Road and 1150 Fort Argyle Road (11037 02002 and 21037 01001) to Rezone ~274.29 acres from R-A (Residential Agriculture - Chatham County) and RSF-6 (Residential Single Family – 6 City of Savannah) to Argyle Grove Planned Development (City of Savannah) to Allow a Residential, Commercial, and Mixed-use Development (26-001014-ZA). This Supports the Annexation of 0 Ft. Argyle Road (11037 02002).
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Exhibit 1: Rezoning Ordinance for 0 and 1150 Ft. Argyle Road (26-001014-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Argyle Grove Planned Development and Master Plan.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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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Ammunition for the Savannah Police Department with Gulf State Distributors in the Amount of $210,532.30. (SPD) (Item was Continued from June 25, 2026 Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1 Funding Verification - SPD Annual Ammunition.pdf
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Exhibit 2 Purchasing Notes - SPD Annual Ammunition.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for ERP CloudSuite with Infor in the Amount of $5,085,349.50. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - ERP CloudSuite.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - ERP CloudSuite.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Water Treatment Services and Related Equipment Maintenance with Evoqua Water Technologies in an Amount not to Exceed $150,375. (Sewer Conveyance)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Water Treatment Services and Related Equipment.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Water Treatment Services and Related Equipment.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract with New South Associates (Primary) and Brockington Associates (Secondary) for Archaeological Services in an Amount not to Exceed $250,000. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Archaeological Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Archaeological Services.pdf
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Polote Corporation for the Savannah Police Department's Traffic and Records Building Renovation Project in the Amount of $975,000. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Traffic and Records Building Renovation.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Traffic and Records Building Renovation.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Adobe Software Licenses Renewal with CDW Government, LLC in the Amount of $50,914.76. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Adobe Software Licenses Renewal.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Adobe Software Licenses Renewal.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Short-Term Rental Management Software with Deckard Technologies in the Amount of $92,500. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - STVR - Management Software.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - STVR Management Software.pdf
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25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Debris Monitoring and Oversight Services with Thompson Consulting Services in an Amount not to Exceed $750,000. (Solid Waste)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification: Debris Monitoring and Oversight Services
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note: Debris Monitoring and Oversight Services
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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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AGREEMENTS
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26. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement for Hopeton West, a Development of Single-Family and Multi-Family Units, with Hopeton South Land Trust, LLC Located in Aldermanic District 5. (WR- Planning & Engineering)
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Hopeton South.pdf
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27. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement for 308 Dennis Street Project, a Development Consisting of Nine Single-Family Homes, with Eugene Street Investments, LLC Located in Aldermanic District 4. (Water Resources Planning & Engineering)
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Exhibit 1: 308 Dennis Street Project.pdf
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28. Approval of the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Chatham County for Improvements Associated with the President Street Grade Separation Project. (SDOT)
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Exhibit 1: MOU2 City and County Revised.pdf
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29. Approval of the City Manager to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Savannah Airport Commission, Chatham County Board of Commissioners and Savannah Economic Development Authority. (SDOT)
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Exhibit 1: IGA Airport_City_County_SEDA_Traffic Signal(gulfstream).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Gulfstream Road at Gulfstream Drive Intersection Improvements.Signal Plan with Municipal Boundary.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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30. Settlement #1
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31. Settlement #2
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MISCELLANEOUS
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32. Approval for the Issuance of the Downtown Savannah Authority Bond Application for Approximately $31 Million in Bond Funding to Construct a Parking Garage at Eastern Wharf. (Financial Services Department)
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Exhibit 1: City Request For Assistance.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Preliminary Bond Numbers.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Development Agreement.pdf
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Exhibit 4: DSA Application For Assistance.pdf
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33. Authorize the Approval of the Installation of the Updated River Street Maritime History Panels along the Savannah Riverfront Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Municipal Archives & History)
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Exhibit 1: River Street Historical Markers_Final_2026.pdf
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Exhibit 2: SIGNED Staff_Decision_26-001233-HM.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Transfer of Ownership 05.05.2026 (003).pdf
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34. Request for Approval to Relocate the Nina Anderson Pape Historical Marker from the Front of the SEDA Building at 906 E. Drayton Street to the Adjacent Corner of the SEDA Building on East Bolton St. Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Parking Services Department)
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Exhibit 1: SEDA _DOT Stop.pdf
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35. Recognizing the 2026 Savannah Police Athletic League (PAL) Girls Football Champions (Savannah Police Department)
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