A RESOLUTION

ADOPTING THE SAVANNAH GPS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SAVANNAH

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah (the “Council”), the governing body of the City of Savannah, Georgia (the “Municipality”), are committed to providing high-quality, equitable, and transparent municipal services to all residents of Savannah; and

WHEREAS, the Council further recognizes the importance of long-term strategic planning as a tool to align City operations, investments, and services with the needs, priorities, and values of the community; and

WHEREAS, the members of Council, in partnership with City staff and community stakeholders, initiated a strategic planning process that included significant public engagement through the “Savannah GPS: Your City. Your Future. Your Voice.” campaign; and

WHEREAS, more than 1,200 residents contributed to the planning process through community meetings, an online survey, and a virtual kickoff, sharing their experiences, ideas, and aspirations for the future of Savannah; and

WHEREAS, the input gathered from residents shaped the creation of six key priorities within the Savannah GPS Strategic Plan, which include:

1. Increase Public Safety and Our Collective Sense of Security

2. Invest in Equitable Community Development and Resiliency

3. Expand Economic Access, Opportunity, and Vitality for All

4. Develop World-Class Livable Environments and Infrastructure

5. Improve Quality of Life by Raising Municipal Service Standards

6. Always Be a High-Performing Government; and

WHEREAS, the Savannah GPS Strategic Plan outlines measurable goals, objectives, and strategies that will guide implementation and accountability across departments and throughout the City; and

WHEREAS, the Council desires to publicly affirm its commitment to the implementation of this plan and to ensuring that it leads to meaningful, measurable progress that benefits all residents;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION ONE

The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah hereby adopt the Savannah GPS Strategic Plan as the official guiding document for the City’s operations, service delivery, and strategic decision-making.

SECTION TWO

The Council directs the City Manager and staff to develop an equity-centered implementation framework and related departmental work plans to ensure timely execution of the plan’s goals and measurable outcomes.

SECTION THREE

The Council acknowledges that the Savannah GPS Strategic Plan is a living document, and its success will rely on continued collaboration, transparency, and accountability to the public.

SECTION FOUR

The City of Savannah commits to providing regular updates to the public on progress toward the Strategic Plan’s priorities through reporting tools, performance dashboards, and ongoing community engagement.

ADOPTED this ___ day of ____________, 2025.