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June 20, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting | |
Savannah City Government SUMMARY/FINAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of Council was held at 2:03 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Hall. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, which was recited in unison, Alderman Van Johnson introduced Reverend Kimberly McMichael, Pastor of Greater Gain AME Church, to offer the invocation. PRESENT: Mayor Eddie W. DeLoach, Presiding Mayor Pro-Tem Carolyn H. Bell Alderman Julian Miller, Chairman of Council Alderman Brian Foster, Vice-Chairman of Council Alderman Van R. Johnson, II, District 1 Alderman Bill Durrence, District 2 Alderman John Hall, District 3 Alderwoman Dr. Estella E. Shabazz, District 5 Alderman Tony Thomas, District 6
OTHERS PRESENT: Acting City Manager Patrick C. Monahan Assistant to the City Manager Bret Bell City Attorney Bates Lovett Deputy City Attorney Jen Herman Assistant City Attorney William Shearouse Clerk of Council Mark Massey and Deputy Clerk of Council Margaret Fox |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA | |
1. Motion to Adopt the Agenda for the June 20, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting | |
Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to adopt the Agenda for the June 20, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting as amended below, Alderwoman Shabazz seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
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PRESENTATIONS | |
2. Special Recognition of Savannah Police Officer Nicholas Peterson for Life Saving Actions on May 5, 2019 | |
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3. Appearance by Savannah Pride Representatives to Invite the City Council to Attend a Block Party Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising | |
PRESENTED The Savannah Pride Organization representatives invited Mayor and Aldermen to attend their 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising Celebration on Friday, June 28, 2019, 7:00pm - 10:00pm at 1515 Bull Street. They also requested Council to consider passing an anti-discrimination ordinance that applies to City government and contractors. |
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4. An Invitation by the Georgia Municipal Association to Attend the Award Ceremony Recertifying the City of Savannah as a Georgia Certified City of Ethics on Monday June 24, 2019 at 12:15pm | |
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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.) | |
5. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda (Item 5 through Item 32) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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6. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on June 6, 2019 | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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7. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing on June 6, 2019 | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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8. Motion to Renew the Annual HVAC York Chiller Service and Maintenance Agreement with Johnson Controls (York) in the Amount of $76,174 from Savannah Airport Commission funds | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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9. Motion to Procure a Five-Color Matrix Portable Message Signs from Safety Zone Specialists, Inc. in the Amount of $27,150.20 from Savannah Airport Commission Funds (Event No. 7065) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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10. Motion to Procure a Heavy Duty Cutter Head for the Excavator from Yancey Bros. Company in the Amount of $53,215 from Savannah Airport Commission Funds (Event No. 7031) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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11. Motion to Approve a Paid Integration Partnership with the Hilton Head Island - Bluffton Chamber of Commerce in the Amount of $100,000 from Savannah Airport Commission Funds | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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12. Motion to Approve a Co-Op Partnership with the Hilton Head Island – Chamber of Commerce for the Travel & Leisure Campaign in the Amount of $50,000 from Savannah Airport Commission Funds | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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13. Motion to Approve Amendment No. 5 to Task Work Order No. 24 with AECOM, for Additional Services related to the Concourse and Security Checkpoint Expansion – Ticket Lobby and Baggage Claim in the Amount of $61,395 from Savannah Airport Commission Funds | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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14. Motion to Procure 48 Inch Bell Joint Repair Clamp from Core and Main in the Amount of $28,294 (Event No. 7215) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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15. Motion to Procure One Utility Pursuit Interceptor from Alan Jay Automotive Management in the Amount of $34,216 (Event No. 6967) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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16. Motion to Procure Flooring for Tremont Community Center from Culver Rug Company, Inc. in the Amount of $49,760 (Event No. 6890) | |
Alderman Johnson addressed Mayor and Aldermen pretaining to Tremont Community Center which needs a complete overhaul and not just regular patch jobs. The Acting City Manager responded that it would be added to the Capital Improvement Budget. Alderman Johnson moved to approve Item16, Alderwoman Shabazz seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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17. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Renew an Annual Maintenance Contract for Cemetery Management Software with CemSites Software in the Estimated Amount of $38,730 (Event No. 4654) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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18. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Renew an Annual Contract for Curbside Schedule Packets with Proforma PrintSource in the Estimated Amount of $51,670 (Event No. 6133) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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19. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Design Services with Thomas and Hutton for Hutchinson Island Gravity Sewer Replacement in the Amount of $97,500 (Event No. 7216) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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20. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 for Low Voltage Cabling with Netplanner in the Amount of $76,000 (Event No. 3747) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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21. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Painting Materials to Contractor's Depot in the Estimated Amount of $42,230.34 (Event No. 7025) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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22. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Polymer to Polydyne in the estimated amount of $80,250 (Event No. 6930) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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23. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Weed Control Chemicals to Nutrien AG Solutions in the Estimated Amount of $85,574.78 (Event No. 6846) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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24. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Asset Custodial Services to Northern Trust Company in the Amount of $55,000 (Event No. 7218) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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25. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Pump Repair for Water Reclamation to GoForth Williamson in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 (Event No. 7070) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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26. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Pest Control Services to McCall Service, Inc. in the Estimated Amount of $50,000 (Event No. 7010) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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27. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Eastern Wharf Dock Repairs in the Amount of $56,214 (Event No. 6767) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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28. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2 for Georgetown Sewer Improvements with EMC Engineering Services, Inc. in the Amount of $6,500 (Event No. 5906) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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29. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Miscellaneous Waterline Improvements with McLendon Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $27,761.69 (Event No. 6098) | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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30. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Declare Undeveloped Right-Of-Way Along 3212 Bee Road As Surplus and Available For Sale - Petition #190106. | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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31. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Purchase an Easement at 1101 Stiles Avenue (PIN: 2-0050-17-001A). | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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32. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 for the Coffee Bluff Marina Lease | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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33. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Reclaim the Deed In Trust for City-Owned Properties at 2205 and 2207 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | |
Alderman Hall moved to approve Item#5 through Item#33, excluding Item #16, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS | |
34. Motion to Approve a New Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (by the drink) Alcohol License for Nicholas A. Ormond of Starland Yard at 2411 Desoto Avenue (Aldermanic District 2) | |
a. Alderman Hall moved to open the public hearing for Item #34, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. b. Alderman Durrence moved to close the public hearing for Item #34, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion was withdrawn. Mayor DeLoach opened the public hearing for Item#34, #35, #37, and #38. There were no speakers. c. Alderman Durrence moved to close the public hearing, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously d. Alderman Durrence moved to approved Item#34, #35, #37, and #38, Alderman Johnson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
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35. Motion to Approve a Transfer of a Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine)(by the drink) Alcohol License from Timothy Hargus to Theresa Reed of Savannah Station at 601 Cohen Street (Aldermanic District 1) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approved Item#34, #35, #37, and #38, Alderman Johnson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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36. Motion to Approve a Transfer of a Class E (Beer and Wine) (by the package) Alcohol License from Avinah Patel to Daksha Patel at 4004 Montgomery Street (Aldermanic District 5) | |
Mayor DeLoach opened the public hearing for Item #36.
Alderwoman Shabazz recommended Daksha & Avinan Patel meet with the Neighborhood Association and work out any disagreements. A meeting was scheduled for July 9, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Alderman Durrence moved to continue Item #36 to the July 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council, Alderman Johnson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Alderman Miller moved to close the public hearing, Alderwoman Shabazz seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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37. Motion to Approve a Location Transfer of a Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (by the drink) Alcohol License from 301 East River Street to 224 Lower Factor Walk for Curtis E. Winters of Chuck's Bar (Aldermanic District 2) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approved Item#34, #35, #37, and #38, Alderman Johnson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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38. Motion to Approve a Location Transfer of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (by the drink) Alcohol License from 10419 Abercorn Street to 11412 Abercorn Street for Terry M. Smith of My Favorite Grill (Aldermanic District 6) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approved Item#34, #35, #37, and #38, Alderman Johnson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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ZONING HEARING | |
39. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Regarding the Policies and Procedures which Govern the Calling and Conducting of Public Hearings for Zoning Decisions (NewZO) | |
Mayor DeLoach opened the public hearing for Item#39, #40 and #41. a. Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#39, #40 and #41, Alderman Miller seconded. No vote was taken on this motion. The following speakers spoke in support of Item #39.
The following speaker spoke in opposition of Item#39
Bridget Lidy, Planning and Urban Design Director, assured Mayor and Council that according to the Historic Preservation Commission the NewZo Ordinance meets all requirements. b. Alderman Durrence moved to amend Item#39, to include a notification to the Airport Commission, Alderman Hall seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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40. Motion to Adopt Standards Governing the Exercise of the Zoning Powers (NewZO) | |
Alderman Miller moved to approve Item#40 and #41, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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41. Motion to Adopt the City of Savannah Zoning Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Savannah (NewZO) | |
Alderman Miller moved to approve Item#40 and #41, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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42. Motion to Amend the Future Land Use Category of 7201 Van Buren Avenue (Petitioner: Joshua Yellin for Brenda K. Horton) | |
Mayor DeLoach opened the hearing. There were no speakers. a. Alderman Miller moved to close the hearing, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion passed unanimously. b. Alderman Miller moved to approve Item #42, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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43. Motion to Rezone 7201 Van Buren Avenue from R-6 to I-P (Petitioner: Joshua Yellin for Brenda K. Horton) | |
Mayor DeLoach opened the hearing. There were no speakers. a. Alderman Miller moved to close the hearing, Alderman Foster seconded. The motion passed unanimously. b. Alderman Miller moved to approve Item #43, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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44. Motion to Amend Article A and Article B of the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Convenience Stores (Petitioner: Mayor and Aldermen) | |
Mayor DeLoach opened the hearing. There were no speakers. a. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to close the hearing, Alderwoman Shabazz seconded. The motion passed unanimously. b. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #44, Alderwoman Shabazz seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
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45. CANCELED: Motion to Amend the City of Savannah Zoning Pertaining to Campaign Signs (Petitioner: Mayor and Aldermen) | |
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ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING | |
46. Motion to Amend the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Nonconforming Uses at 321 Habersham Street (Petitioner: Robert L. McCorkle for Fox and Fig, LLC) | |
After the first reading was considered the second, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #46, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried, 8-0-1. Alderman Miller recused himself. |
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47. Motion to Amend Part 6, Chapter 1, Article H of the 2017 Alcohol Beverage Ordinance of the City of Savannah Code | |
a. After the first reading was considered the second, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #47, Alderwoman Shabazz seconded. No vote was taken on this motion. Ashley Simpson detailed the amendments in the Alcohol Beverage Ordinance including the square footage for convenience stores for Mayor and Council. b. After the first reading was considered the second, Alderman Johnson moved to approve Item #47, Alderwoman Shabazz seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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48. Motion to Amend Article Y, Section 30 of the 2019 Revenue Ordinance of the City of Savannah to Incorporate Changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance | |
After the first reading was considered the second, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #48, Alderwoman Shabazz seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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49. Motion to Amend Article J of the 2019 Revenue Ordinance to Update Various Towing-Related Fees | |
After the first reading was considered the second, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #49, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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50. Motion to Approve the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Ordinance | |
Mr. Milin Patel addressed Mayor and Council and asked the City officials to work with State and Lottery officials to assist with enforcement of coin operated amusement machines. After the first reading was considered the second, Alderwoman Shabazz moved to approve Item #50, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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RESOLUTIONS | |
51. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Regarding the Policies and Procedures which Govern the Calling and Conducting of Public Hearings for Zoning Decisions (NewZO) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item #51, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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52. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Relinquishing the City of Savannah’s Role as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Recipient, Fiscal Agent, CEO and Administrative Entity for the Region 12 Coastal Workforce Development Board | |
Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item #52, Alderman Durrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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SPLOST PROJECTS | |
53. Motion to Award Live Oak Street Improvements to Johnson-Laux Construction (Event No. 7217) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item #53, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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54. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2 for Cultural Arts Center Design Services with Gunn Meyerhoff Shay (Event No. 1173) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item #54, Alderman Johnson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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PURCHASING ITEMS | |
55. Motion to Approve Task Work Order No. 1 with AECOM for a Short-Term Development Environmental Assessment in the Amount of $227,374 from Savannah Airport Commission Funds | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#55 through #62, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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56. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Renew an Annual Contract for Utility Rings and Covers with Ferguson Waterworks in the Estimated Amount of $168,346.92 (Event No. 3791) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#55 through #62, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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57. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Lot Clearing to Beers Housing, Inc. in the Estimated Amount of $120,000 (Event No. 7071) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#55 through #62, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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58. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Backflow Preventers to Ferguson Waterworks in the Estimated Amount of $157,802.01 (Event No. 6844) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#55 through #62, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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59. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2 for the Bio-Solids Dryer Facility with Reynolds Construction in the Amount of $850,000 (Event No. 4382) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#55 through #62, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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60. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Flygt Pump Repair with Xylem in the Amount of $200,000 (Event No. 6490) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#55 through #62, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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61. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 3 for Springfield Basin in the Amount of $111,420 (Event No. 5381) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#55 through #62, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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62. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for the State Street Parking Garage Envelope Repairs with Restocon Corporation in the Amount of $156,820 (Event No. 6542) | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#55 through #62, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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AGREEMENTS | |
63. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Water and Sewer Agreement for Cove at Dundee in the Amount of $61,560 | |
Alderman Durrence moved to approve Item#63, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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MISCELLANEOUS | |
64. Motion to Accept a Grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Construction Project | |
Mayor Pro-Tem Bell moved to approve Item#64, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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65. Motion to Approve Budget Amendment to the Community Development Fund | |
Alderman Miller moved to approve Item#65, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell seconded. The motion carried unanimously. |
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66. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Send a Letter to the Downtown Savannah Authority (DSA) to Request an Additional $9.5 Million in Taxable Revenue Bonds for the Parking Garage at Plant Riverside | |
Steve Argue addressed Mayor and Council with concerns of a bond resolution as it relates to the 1983 Georgia Constitution, Article 9, Section 6, Paragraph 1. He believes that the City cannot pledge its funds to issue revenue bonds. The City Manager explained to Mr. Argue that the City is not issuing the bonds, the Downtown Savannah Authority will issue the Bonds. The City Attorney stated the Georgia Development Authority's law. The law states a Development Authority can issue Revenue Bonds. Alderman Foster moved to approve Item#66 per staff recommendation, Alderman Miller seconded. The motion carried, 8-1-0. Alderwoman Shabazz voted no. |
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Following the last agenda item, Mayor DeLoach recognized Mr. Lane Madison for public comment. Mr. Madison expressed his concern with the Library Director's alleged destruction of reference books at the Bull Street Library. Alderman Johnson and Alderwoman Shabazz, on behalf of Mayor and Council, extended condolences to the family on the recent passing of Ms. Janette P. Scott, former President of the Tatemville Community . Mayor DeLoach announced that Alderman Durrence will have the prayer for the next Regular Council Meeting. Alderman Foster moved to adjourn the meeting, the Council seconded. Hearing no objections, the motion carried unanimously. Mayor DeLoach declared the City Council Meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m. The video recording of the Council meeting can be found by copying and pasting the below link in url: https://savannahgovtv.viebit.com/player.php?hash=NbD3fYAo8mnU
Mark Massey, Clerk of Council Date Minutes Approved: 07/02/2019 Initials: mm
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