City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.


City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
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
Joseph A. Melder, City Manager
Mark Massey, City Clerk
R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney

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."

 
March 26, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for March 26, 2026.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on March 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_March 12, 2026 City Council Workshop_watermark.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on March 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_ March 12, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting_watermark.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
4. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Aran Hatten for Bar Nine at 306 West Lower Factors Walk. The Establishment is Located between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Barnard Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Bar/Lounge. (New Applicant/New Business)
Exhibit 1- Checklist - Bar Nine
Exhibit 2- Density Map - Bar Nine
Exhibit 3- Alcohol Reports - Bar Nine
Exhibit 4- Measurement Report - Bar Nine
Exhibit 5- Safety Plan - Bar Nine
5. Approval of a Class G (Wine) (Complimentary) Alcohol License to Christopher Ferguson for Bobbles and Lace Savannah, A Retail Store Located 103 West Broughton Street. The Establishment is Located between Barnard Street and Whitaker Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Continue to Operate as a Clothing Store. (New Request/Existing Business)
Exhibit 1- Checklist- Bobbles and Lace Savannah
Exhibit 2- Density Map - Bobbles and Lace Savannah
Exhibit 3- Alcohol Reports - Bobbles and Lace Savannah
Exhibit 4- Measurement Report - Bobbles and Lace Savannah
Exhibit 5- Safety Plan - Bobbles and Lace Savannah
6. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Crystal Beasley for Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront at 102 West Bay Street. The Establishment is Located between Barnard Street and Whitaker Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Continue to Operate as a Hotel. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
Exhibit 1- Checklist -Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront
Exhibit 2- Density Map- Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront
Exhibit 3- Alcohol Reports - Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront
Exhibit 4- Measurement Report - Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront
Exhibit 5- Safety Plan - Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront
7. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Sharath Gudla for Naan on Broughton & Estia Kitchen, a Restaurant Located at 6-8 East Broughton Street. The Establishment is Located between Bull Street and Drayton Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/New Location)
Exhibit 1- Checklist -Naan on Broughton & Estia Kitchen
Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Naan on Broughton & Estia Kitchen
Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Naan on Broughton & Estia Kitchen
Exhibit 4 - Measurements Report - Naan on Broughton & Estia Kitchen
Exhibit 5 -Safety Plan - Naan on Broughton & Estia Kitchen
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Weston Putman for State & Whitaker at 117 Whitaker Street. The Establishment is Located between West Broughton and West State Streets in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Bar/Lounge. (New Applicant /New Business)
Exhibit 1- Checklist - State and Whitaker
Exhibit 2- Density Map - State and Whitaker
Exhibit 3- Alcohol Reports- State and Whitaker
Exhibit 4- Measurement Report -State & Whitaker
Exhibit 5- Safety Plan -State & Whitaker
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING HEARINGS
9. A Petition of Michelle Hagan on behalf of Briland Properties, LLC for a Special Use Permit for 0.09 Acres at 125 W. Duffy Street (20044 35024) for On-premises Consumption of Alcohol for an Instructional Studio/Classroom with Conditions in the TC-1 (Traditional Commericial-1) Zoning District in Aldermanic District 2 (26- 000369-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet 125 W. Duffy Street (26-000369-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 125 West Duffy (26-000369-ZA).pdf
10. A Petition of Craig A. Call – Scheer, Montgomery & Call, P.C., on behalf of Elizabeth A. Tootle New for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.25 Acres at 8501 Lyn Ave (20530 07028) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to OI-T (Office Institutional -Transition) in Aldermanic District 4 (26-000034-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet 8501 Lyn Avenue (26-000034-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 8501 Lyn Avenue (26-000034-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
11. A Petition of Craig A. Call – Scheer, Montgomery & Call, P.C., on behalf of Elizabeth A. Tootle New for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.25 Acres at 8501 Lyn Ave (20530 07028) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to OI-T (Office Institutional -Transition) in Aldermanic District 4 (26-000034-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance for 8501 Lyn Avenue (26-000034-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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.)
PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
12. ​​Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 with West Construction Company to Establish the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $4,800,000 for Construction Services for the Eastside Gym at PARC Project Located at 425 Pennsylvania Avenue. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Eastside Gym at PARC.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Eastside Gym at PARC Expansion.pdf
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Manager at Risk Contract with Ruby Collins, Inc. in Collaboration with the Polote Corporation for Pre-Construction Services for the New Greenfield Georgetown Water Reclamation Facility and the Travis Field Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project in the Amount of $419,447.60. (Water Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - New Georgetown WRF & Travis Field WRF Expansion.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - New Georgetown WRF & Travis Field WRF Expansion.pdf
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification #1 for Welding and Fabrication of Handrails for Pedestrian Safety for the Enmarket Arena with L&H Welding (Local) in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000. (Mobility & Parking Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Welding & Fabrication
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note -Welding & Fabrication
15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 2 to Increase the Annual Contract Amount with Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Integrated Business Solutions) in the Amount of $1,900,000. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - NAPA IBS Mod.2.pdf
Exihbit 2: Purchasing Notes - NAPA IBS Mod.2.pdf
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Digital Preservation with Preservica in the Amount of $114,675. (ITS)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification Digital Preservation Solution.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes -Digital Preservation Solution.pdf
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Scrap Tire Removal Services with Atlantic Waste, Inc. for Illegally Dumped Tires in an Amount Not to Exceed $73,500. (Solid Waste Department)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Scrap Tire Removal
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Scrap Tire Removal
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for New and Replacement Mobile Data Terminals from Law and Order Technology, LLC in the Amount of $392,733. (Information Technology Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Mobile Data Terminals.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Mobile Data Terminals.pdf
19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Overhead Door Maintenance & Repair with Action Overhead Door in the Amount of $260,000. (Savannah Fire Department)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SFD Overhead Door Maintenance and Repair.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SFD Overhead Door Maintenance and Repair.1.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) Replacement Parts for Water Reclamation Facilities with Cornerstone H2O in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.  (Water Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract for Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) Replacement Parts with Cornerstone H2O.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract for Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) Replacement Parts with Cornerstone H2O.pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) Replacement Parts for Water Reclamation Facilities with The TDH Company, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.  (Water Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract for Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) Replacement Parts with The TDH Company, LLC.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract for Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) Replacement Parts with The TDH Company, LLC.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) Replacement Parts for Water Reclamation Facilities with Principle Environmental in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000. (Water Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract for Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) Replacement Parts with Principle Environmental.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract for Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) Replacement Parts with Principle Environmental.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Concrete and Asphalt Crushing Services for Recycling Services of Stored Materials with United Grounds Maintenance Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000. (Transportation Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification No. 1 Concrete & Asphalt Crushing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract Modification No. 1 Concrete & Asphalt Crushing.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
24. Approval to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Carol G. Holladay & Associates for Preparation Related to the National Guard Lease Renewal, in the Amount of $40,000.
25. Approval to Procure a Public Safety Directional Amplifying System from Motorola Solutions, in the Amount Not To Exceed $950,000.
26. Approval to Procure a Bauer Verticus Air System from Air Breathing Systems, in the Amount of $88,776.
27. Approval to Procure Two Airport Lighting Control System Computers from Allen Enterprises, Inc., in the Amount of $34,133.
28. Approval to Procure a Backup Disaster & Recovery Solution from MGT Impact Solutions, in the Amount of $301,128.
29. Approval to Procure Four Pick-Up Trucks from Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc., in the Amount of $193,588.
30. Approval to Procure Two 15 Passenger Buses from Classic Bus Sales, in the Amount of $163,416.
31. Approval to Procure Three Mid-Size Sports Utility Vehicles from Fleet Vehicle Source, Inc., dba US Fleet Source, in the Amount of $120,750.
32. Approval of the 2026-2027 Airport Liability Insurance Program with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Inc., in the Amount of $1,137,759.
33. Approval of Task Work Order No. 4, Amendment No. 2, with AECOM for the Inline Baggage System, in the Amount of $135,740.
34. Approval of Change Order No. 5 with Iugis Construction for the Terminal Concourse Expansion Project, in the Amount of $167,639
35. Approval to Procure a Terminal Ramp Sweeper from Adams Equipment Co., Inc., in the Amount of $159,700.
36. Approval to Procure One Cargo Van with Interior Shelving from JC Lewis Ford, in the Amount of $50,748.
37. Approval to Procure an Autonomous Vacuum with a Charging Station from Southeastern Paper Group, in the Amount $34,620.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
38. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with HP ES IV Savannah Ga. LLC, for HP Echo Suites, a Development Consisting of a Four-Story Hotel Located at 175 Mulberry Boulevard in the Crossroads Treatment Plant Service Area in Aldermanic District 1. (WR- Planning & Engineering Department)
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - HP Echo Suites.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
39. Approval to Accept a Pedestrian Access Easement at Eastern Wharf Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Real Estate/ Capital Projects Department)
Exhibit 1 - Map Attachment.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Pedestrian Access Easement Agreement.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Plat.pdf
40. Approval to Acquire Property from Chatham Steel Corporation to Facilitate the Cohen Street Multimodal Connector Project Located in Aldermanic District 1. (Real Estate/ Capital Projects Department)
Exhibit 1 - Map - Chatham Steel.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Minor SD(DRAFT 01-22-26) (4).pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
41. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Supplemental Quarter 1 Budget Appropriations to the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Improvement Program to Incorporate Stormwater Utility Appropriations and other FY2026 Budget Adjustments. (Management & Budget Department)
Exhibit 1: 2026 Quarter 1 Budget Amendment.pdf
Agenda Plus