City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 6:30 pm
City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401 www.savannahga.gov |
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Kesha Gibson-Carter, 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 |
| Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-Chairman |
| Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem |
| Kurtis Purtee, District 6 |
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| Jay Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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March 24, 2022 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 March 24, 2022.
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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 March 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
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Agenda Plus_WS DRAFT MINUTES_March 10, 2022 City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on March 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_March 10, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. A Proclamation Declaring March 26th as Mamie George S. Williams Advocacy Day in Savannah. A voter registration and education event will be held on Saturday March 26, 2022, noon - 2 p.m. in the King Frazier Student Center Ballroom at Savannah State University.
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5. Recognition of the Savannah State University (SSU) Men Basketball Team and Coach Horace Broadnax for winning the 2022 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Championship along with the SSU Lady's Basketball Team and Coach Cedric Baker as the 2022 SIAC Runner-Ups
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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6. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License to Krunal Patel for 3G, A Convenience Store at 703 Wheaton Street, Between Randolph and Harmon Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Staff Recommend Continuation of Item to the April 14, 2022 City Council Meeting)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - 703 Wheaton Street.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - 703 Wheaton Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Documents - 703 Wheaton Street.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - 703 Wheaton Street.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - 703 Wheaton Street.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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7. Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone ~3.85 acres at 4801 Meding Street (PIN 20108 01001) from C-P (Conservation-Park) to RMF- 2 (Residential Multifamily-2) in Aldermanic District 5. File No. 22-000531-ZA.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 4801 Meding Street (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Maps of Meding Street (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 3: Area to be Rezoned (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 4: Fairground Tatemville-Feiler Park Vitality Plan (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 5: Review by MPC of the Fairgrounds RFP Submittals (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 6: Fairgrounds Photos (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 7: Draft Ordinance for 4801 Meding (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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8. Petition of Ellen Harris from Ethos Preservation on Behalf of Heath Shelton for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone Williams Street (PIN 20084 05003) from B-N (Neighborhood Business) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) in Aldermanic District 3. File No. 22-000444-ZA.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Williams Street (File No. 22-000444-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps for Williams Street (File No. 22-000444-ZA)
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Williams Street (File no. 22-000444-ZA)
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9. Petition of Harold and Josh Yellin on Behalf of Jennifer J. Collins and Paula D. Collins to Rezone 618 East Montgomery Crossroads (PIN 20494 04023) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family) to OI-T (Office-Institutional Transition) in Aldermanic District 4. File No. 22-000445-ZA.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 618 E. Montgomery Crossroads (File No. 22-000445-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps for 618 E. Montgomery Crossroads (File No. 22-000445-ZA)
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Exhibit 3: Combined Photos for 618 E. Montgomery Crossroads (File No. 22-000445-ZA)
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Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 618 E. Montgomery Crossroads (File No. 22-000445-ZA)
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10. Petition of Carlton J. Ray on Behalf of Drayton Parker Companies, LLC to Zone 1750 Grove Point Road & 1754 Pine Grove Road (PINs 10993A04001 and 10993A04002) from P-B (Planned Business) to B-C (Community Business) and to Zone 1758 Pine Grove Road (PIN 10993A05001) from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to R-A-CO (Residential Agriculture-County) to Support Annexation Petition. File No. 22-000483-ZA.
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Exhibit 1: 1750 Grove Point, Rd 1754 Pine Grove & 1758 Pine Grove (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Maps for Grove Point Road (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 3: Proposed Site Plan (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 4: Uses Allowed in the County's B Zoning District (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 5: Uses Allowed in the City's B-C Zoning District (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 6: Uses Allowed in the County's RA Zoning District (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 7: Draft Ordinance (File No. 22-00483-ZA)
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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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11. Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone ~3.85 acres at 4801 Meding Street (PIN 20108 01001) from C-P (Conservation-Park) to RMF- 2 (Residential Multifamily-2) in Aldermanic District 5. File No. 22-000531-ZA.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 4801 Meding Street (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Maps of Meding Street (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 3: Area to be Rezoned (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 4: FairgroundTatemville-Feiler Park Vitality Plan (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 5: Review by MPC of the Fairgrounds RFP Submittals (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 6: Fairgrounds Photos (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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Exhibit 7: Draft Ordinance for 4801 Meding (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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12. Petition of Ellen Harris from Ethos Preservation on Behalf of Heath Shelton for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone Williams Street (PIN 20084 05003) from B-N (Neighborhood Business) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) in Aldermanic District 3. File No. 22-000444-ZA.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Williams Street (File No. 22-000444-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps for Williams Street (File No. 22-000444-ZA)
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for Williams Street (File No.. 22-000444-ZA)
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13. Petition of Harold and Josh Yellin on Behalf of Jennifer J. Collins and Paula D. Collins to Rezone 618 East Montgomery Crossroads (PIN 20494 04023) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family) to OI-T (Office-Institutional Transition) in Aldermanic District 4. File No. 22-000445-ZA.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 618 E. Montgomery Crossroads (File No. 22-000445-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Combined Maps for 618 E. Montgomery Crossroads (File No. 22-000445-ZA)
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Exhibit 3: Combined Photos for 618 E. Montgomery Crossroads (File No. 22-000445-ZA)
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Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance for 618 E. Montgomery Crossroads (File No. 22-000445-ZA)
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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14. Approval of Annexation of 2.593 Acres on Sweetwater Station Drive near Abercorn Street. (Carlton J. Ray Petitioner) The land under petition is contiguous to existing city territory and therefore, can be annexed by ordinance adopted by City Council.
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Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Carlton J. Ray.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - Carlton J. Ray.pdf
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15. Petition of Carlton J. Ray on Behalf of Drayton Parker Companies, LLC to Zone 1750 Grove Point Road & 1754 Pine Grove Road (PINs 10993A04001 and 10993A04002) from P-B (Planned Business) to B-C (Community Business) and to Zone 1758 Grove Point Road (PIN 10993A05001) from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to R-A-CO (Residential Agriculture-County) to Support Annexation Petition. File No. 22-000483-ZA.
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Exhibit 1: 1750, 1754 & 1758 Pine Grove Road (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 2: Maps for Grove Point Road & Pine Grove Road (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 3: Proposed Site Plan (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 4: Uses Allowed in the County's B Zoning District (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 5: Uses Allowed in the City's B-C Zoning District (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 6: Uses Allowed in the County's RA Zoning District (File No. 22-000483-ZA)
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Exhibit 7: Draft Ordinance (File No. 22-00483-ZA)
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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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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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Walker Gear Drive Assembly with Walker Process Equipment for $27,950. This gear drive assembly removes approximately 1100 gallons of settle sludge from the bottom of the clarifier at the Water Reclamation Plant.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Walker Gear Assembly
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Walker Gear Assembly
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification of an Engineering Agreement with Thomas & Hutton Engineering (Local) for Ogeechee Road Water & Sewer Relocation Design Services in the Amount of $83,100. This modification is necessary due to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) planning to widen Ogeechee Road from I-516 to Victory Drive.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Ogeechee RD Water & Sewer Design
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Ogeechee RD Water & Sewer Design
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Decorative Lighting with Georgia Power for Phase III of the Revitalizing Waters Avenue Project in the Amount of $250,000.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Phase III Waters Avenue Lighting
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Phase III Waters Avenue Lighting
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Phase III of Waters Avenue Revitalization with Johnson-Laux, LLC (LOCAL, DBE) in the Amount of $1,162,337. The Waters Avenue Phase III Streetscape Project is for the construction of a new streetscape along Waters Avenue between 37th Street and Victory Drive Right-of-Way.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Waters Avenue Phase III Construction
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Waters Avenue Phase III Construction
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Two Contracts for Temporary Staffing Services with Manpower (Primary) (Local) and Chatham Personnel Enterprises (Secondary) (Local) in an Estimated Amount of $1,525,695 (Event No. 7520). The Human Resources Department will use the contract to centralize and coordinate temporary staffing services to control costs.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Temporary Staffing
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Temporary Staffing
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Portable AV Equipment with B & H Foto & Electronics Corporation in the Amount of $56,848. This will provide AV and Conference room equipment for the Enmarket Arena.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arena AV System
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Arena AV System
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal and Modification for License Plate Reader Cameras with Flock Safety in the Amount of $120,000. The additional cameras will be installed throughout the City and the primary benefit of this technology is its ability to analyze vehicle license plates, vehicle color, and vehicle make.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - License Plate Reader Cameras
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - License Plate Reader Cameras
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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23. Approval of a Contract with TRP Construction Group for the Runway Paint Cleaning and Thermoplastic Sign Replacements Project (Phase II), in the Amount of $83,650.
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Exhibit 1: Savannah-Hilton Head Airport Runway Plan.png
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24. Approval to Participate in the 2022 Visit Savannah Co-Op Digital Advertising Campaign in the Amount of $300,000.
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25. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County for Computer-Aided Dispatch Services, in the Amount of $337,460.
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26. Approval of Two Co-Op Advertising Campaign Partnerships with the Hilton Head Island – Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, in the Amount of $600,000.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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27. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Authorities.
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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28. Approval of a Resolution Supporting the Establishment of Housing Savannah, Inc. Under the Umbrella of the Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Housing Savannah, Inc. Providing up to $300,000 Approved in the FY 2022 Budget to Support the Administrative costs of the New Non-governmental Organization.
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Exhibit 1: Housing Savannah NGO Resolution.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Letter from CHSA Regarding Housing Savannah.pdf
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29. Resolution Imposing a Temporary Stay on the Issuance of Any New License or Permit Related to the Sale and/or Distribution of Medicinal Marijuana for a Period of 180 Days.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution for a Stay on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
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AGREEMENTS
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30. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Georgia Crown Distribution Company for Georgia Crown Truck Court, A Development Consisting of a Truck Storage Lot with a Small Office Trailer.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement with Georgia Crown Distribution Company for Georgia Crown Truck Court.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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31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement to Acquire Real Property Located at 719 Cleland Street at Appraised Value.
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Exhibit 1: Map - 719 Cleland Street.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchase & Sales Agreement - 719 Cleland Street.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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32. Settlement #1
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MISCELLANEOUS
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