City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, June 12, 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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June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
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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 May 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
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Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_May 22, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on May 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_May 22, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting_watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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4. City Council Consideration of Personnel Evaluations.
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Exhibit 1: 2025 Evaluation and Amendment to City Attorney Contract.pdf
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Exhibit 2: 2025 Evaluation and Amendment to City Manager Contract.pdf
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Exhibit 3: 2025 Evaluation and Salary Consideration for The Clerk of Council.pdf
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. A Proclamation Recognizing The 250th Birthday of The United States Army on June 14, 2025.
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6. An Appearance by the PROUD Savannah Taskforce to Receive a Proclamation to Declare June 2025 as Pride Month in Savannah.
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7. National Waste & Recycling Workers Week (June 16-20, 2025).
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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8. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Chiragkumar Patel for Savannah Mart, a Convenience Store. The Establishment is Located at 2810 Skidaway Road Between Rowland Avenue and Shell Road in Aldermanic District 3.
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Exhibit 1: Check List - Savannah Mart
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Savannah Mart
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Savannah Mart
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Savannah Mart
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Savannah Mart
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9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Devendrabhai Patel for Corner Stop at 2314 Skidaway Road, a Convenience Store. The Establishment is Located Between East 39th and East 40th Streets in Aldermanic District 3.
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Exhibit 1: Check List - Corner Stop
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Corner Stop
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Corner Stop
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Corner Stop
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Corner Stop
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10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) with Sunday Sale to Lindsey Pourciau for Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q, a Restaurant at 7822 Abercorn Street. The Establishment is Located Between Mall Boulevard and White Bluff Road in Aldermanic District 4.
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Exhibit 1: Check List - Jim 'N Nick's
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Jim 'N Nick's
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Jim 'N Nick's
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Jim 'N Nick's
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Jim 'N Nick's
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11. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Yadimar Patino for Mias Latin Super Market at 103 East Montgomery Crossroads, a Supermarket. The Establishment is Located Between Atwood Street and Cindy Avenue in Aldermanic District 4.
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Exhibit 1: Check List - Mias Latin Supermarket
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Exhibit2: Density Map - Mia's Latin Supermarket
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Mia's Latin Supermarket
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Mias Latin Supermarket
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Mias Latin Supermarket
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12. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Vinay Patel for CBD+ at 802 Montgomery Street, a Convenience Store. The Establishment is Located Between West Bolton and West Gwinnett Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Continued from the May 22, 2025 City Council Meeting.) (THE APPLICANT HAS WITHDRAWN THE APPLICATION.)
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Checklist - CBD Convenience
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Density Map - CBD+ Convenience
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Alcohol Reports - CBD+ Convenience
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Measurement Report - CBD+ Convenience
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Security Plan - CBD+ Convenience
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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13. Public Hearing on the Draft 2024 Savannah GPS Strategic Plan.
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Resolution - Savannah GPS Strategic Plan
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Savannah GPS Strategic Plan
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ZONING HEARINGS
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14. Petition of Andria Canella on Behalf of Midtown Savannah Property Investments, LLC for a Special Use Permit to Permit Accessory Alcohol Sales in Association with Restaurant at 1722 Habersham Street (PIN 20064 09015) in Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 25-001606-ZA)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1722 Habersham Street (File No. 25-001606-ZA) .pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 1722 Habersham St (File No. 25-001606-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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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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15. Petition to Annex ~159.7 Acres Located at 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (11045 01001A, 11046 01001B and 11047 01018) from Chatham County to the City of Savannah.
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Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (25-124).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (25-124).pdf
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16. Petition of Harold Yellin on Behalf of Forino Co., LLP to Amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Suburban Single Family to Planned Development for 159.7 acres at 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (11046 01001A, 11046 01001B and 11047 01018) to Support an Annexation (File No. 25-001356-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 95-001356-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (25-001356-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001356-ZA).pdf
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17. Petition of Harold Yellin on Behalf of Forino Co., LLP to Amend the Zoning Map from R-A (Residential Agriculture – Chatham County) and P-R-C (Protected River Corridor – Chatham County) to PD (Planned Development – City) for 159.7 acres at 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (11046 01001A, 11046 01001B and 11047 01018) to Support an Annexation. (File No. 25-001312-ZA)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Rezoning of 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001312-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001312-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Rezoning Ordinance for 605 Old River Road and Sandhill Road (File No. 25-001312-ZA).pdf
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18. An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1, Personal Conduct, of Part 9, Offenses, of the Code of The City of Savannah, Georgia; to Regulate Urban Camping and Improper Use of Public Places; to Repeal All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and for Other Purposes.
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Exhibit 1: 052225 ORD Urban Camping.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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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One Waste Handler Dozer with Yancey Bros. Company in the Amount of $629,832. The Waste Handler Dozer will be utilized by the Sanitation Department’s Refuse Disposal Division to spread, push, and compact garbage at the Dean Forest Landfill. The new dozer will replace unit 8717, which is scheduled for replacement in the FY25 equipment replacement plan.(Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Waste Handler Dozer.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Waste Handler Dozer.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two Bucket Trucks from Fouts Bros, Inc., dba Smyrna Truck c/o Versalift in the Amount of $351,000. The two bucket trucks will be used by Traffic Operations Division and Stormwater Management. They will replace units 9253 and 0812, both of which are scheduled for replacement in the FY25 Equipment Replacement Plan. (Fleet)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Bucket Trucks.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Bucket Trucks.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Economic and Land Use Study for the Savannah Civic Center with Robert Charles Lesser Company in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000. The consultant will focus on the Civic Center site's redevelopment, including market and financial feasibility analyses, development strategies, cost-benefit modeling, and parking needs, all in alignment with priorities identified in the resolution adopted by the City Council on June 27, 2024. (Planning and Urban Design)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Economic and Land Use Study for the Civic Center.pdf
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Exhibit 2-Purchasing Notes-Economic and Land Use Study for the Civic Center.pdf
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One Pothole Patcher Truck with Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, c/o LeeBoy, Inc. in the Amount of $328,302. The pothole patcher truck will be utilized by the Street Maintenance Division to perform timely and efficient pothole repairs across the City. The new pothole patcher truck will replace unit 6230, which is scheduled for replacement in the FY25 equipment replacement plan.(Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Pothole Patcher Truck.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Pothole Patcher Truck.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Seimitsu Fiber Services in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000. This Contract will be used by the City of Savannah’s Innovation and Technology Services Department to Bury the City’s Aerial Fiber, adding redundant Fiber Paths, and any other Fiber Services Needed throughout the City. (ITS)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Seimitsu Fiber Services Contract Renewal.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Seimitsu Fiber Services Contract Renewal.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Furniture Package for the Clerk of Council with JSI Furniture, Patterson Pope, and KI Walls c/o Mason, Inc. in the Amount of $100,000. This furniture will support the Clerk of Council's chambers as part of the City Hall restoration project. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Clerk of Council Furniture.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes- Furniture Package for Clerk of Council.pdf
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25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Electric Motor Repair with Carbone Technology Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $278,908. The purpose of these services for repairing various sizes of electric motors and providing maintenance for two key maintenance programs. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification-Electric Motor Repair
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Exhibit2: Purchasing Note - Electric Motor Repair
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26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Pump Repair with GoForth Williamson, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $100,575. These services will provide both routine pump maintenance and emergency repair services for all pumping systems associated with the Water Reclamation Plants. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Pump Repair
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note- Pump Repair
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27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Materials for New Lift Station and Force Main Phase 2 from Ferguson Waterworks in the Amount of $2,796,912. The materials being purchased are pipe, fittings and valves for the “New Lift Station and Force Main Upgrades” construction contract. The purchase of the materials will expedite the installation of the new 30-inch force main from the Dean Forest Road at Pipe Makers Canal to the Travis Field Water Reclamation Facility. (Public Works & Water Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Lift Station 193.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Lift Station 193.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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28. Approval of Ald. Carolyn H. Bell's Nomination of Tara Scott Brown to Serve on the Traffic Calming Committee (Post 1 - At-Large), replacing Marion (Mac) Singleton.
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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29. First Reading Only - A Resolution Adopting the Savannah GPS Strategic Plan for the City of Savannah.
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Resolution - Savannah GPS Strategic Plan
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Savannah GPS Strategic Plan
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AGREEMENTS
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30. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Forsyth Conservancy, Inc. and City of Savannah Which Outlines Mutually Beneficial Roles and Responsibilities to Promote and Maintain the Preservation, Historic Integrity, and Open Access of Forsyth Park for All of Its Users.
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060625 MOU Forsyth Park.pdf
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31. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Savannah Harbor Owner, LLC for Savannah Harbor. This is for a development consisting of 242 single family homes on Hutchinson Island in the President Street Plant service area in Aldermanic District 1.
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Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Savannah Harbor.pdf
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32. Request Approval to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County and the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) for the Vision 2033 Strategic Initiative.
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Vision 2033 Strategic Initiative Memo, Intergovernmental Agreement, and Council Workshop Presentation.pdf
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33. Second Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the Georgia Department of Transportation and the City of Savannah to Proceed with Preliminary Engineering Commitments Related to the I-16 at Montgomery Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Ramp and Overpass Removal (PI No. 0011744) Located in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2.
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Draft MOA for Project #0011744 06.03.2025.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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34. Settlement #1
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MISCELLANEOUS
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35. Approval of Major Subdivision Sweetwater Station Phase 12. The subject property is the twelfth phase in a subdivision named Sweetwater. This proposed phase totals 13.156 acres and will consist of 42 single family lots with varying lot sizes. The property is Aldermanic District 6 at Street Location: Sessile Oak Drive and Snowbell Court.
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision Sweetwater Station Phase 12.pdf
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Exhibit 2: MPC Decision Sweetwater Station Phase 12.pdf
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