City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 2:00p.m.
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, Chairman |
| 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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November 23, 2021 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 Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing Held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus_WS DRAFT MINUTES_November 9, 2021 City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus_RM DRAFT MINUTES_November 9, 2021 City Council Meeting.pdf
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4. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Meeting re: the 2022 Budget (Retreat) held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
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20211116_MINUTES_Budget Hearing.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. A Proclamation Recognizing Captain Morgan Winsor, Advanced Firefighter Matthew Spivey, and Advanced Firefighter Andrew Stevenson as Heroes and Public Servants who Saved a Life in the Call of Duty on November 6, 2021 during the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon.
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Exhibit 1: Proclamation - SFD Employee Recognition.docx
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6. A Proclamation Recognizing Captain Morgan Winsor, Fire Engineer Michael Greene, Advanced Firefighter Matthew Spivey, and Advanced Firefighter Ronald Strauser as Heroes and Public Servants who Saved a Life in the Call of Duty While Responding to a Call for Service on November 13, 2021.
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Exhibit 1: Proclamation - SFD Employee Recognition Nov 13th Event.docx
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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7. Approval of a Class C (Wine, Liquor)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Edilma A. Martin Lopez for La Fonda, a Full-Service Restaurant at 310 E. Montgomery Crossroads, Between Bruce Ave. and Aegean Ave.in District 4. No concerns by Police or issues with littering or loitering. Distance measurement met. (Existing Business/New Request)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - La Fonda.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - La Fonda.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports- La Fonda.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report- La Fonda.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - La Fonda.pdf
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8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License to Diane M. Boyette for Captain's Lounge, a Bar at 8414 Waters Ave., Between E. Montgomery Crossroads and Shannon Ave. in District 4. No concerns by Police or issues with littering or loitering. Distance measurement met. (Existing Business/New Owner)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Captain's Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Captain's Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Captain's Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Captain's Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Captain's Lounge.pdf
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License to Diane M. Boyette for Candlelight Lounge, A Bar at 8606 White Bluff Rd., Between Wesley St. and Travis St. in District 4. No concerns were noted by the Police or issues with littering or loitering. Distance measurement met. (Existing Business/New Owner)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Candlelight Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Candlelight Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Candlelight Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Candlelight Lounge.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Candlelight Lounge.pdf
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10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales for Jacqueline Somesso for Sloppee Toppee, A Full-Service Restaurant at 416 W. Liberty St., Between Martin L. King Blvd. and Montgomery St. in District 2. No concerns noted by Police or issues with littering or loitering. Distance measurement met. (New Owner/New Location)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Sloppee Toppee.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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11. First Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2022 Proposed Service Program and Budget
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ZONING HEARINGS
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12. Petition of Rebecca Holcombe on Behalf of Property Owner Jaki Gatch for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 5313 Skidaway Road (PIN 20122 02021) from RSF-10 (Residential Single Family-10) to O-I (Office Institutional). Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 21-004900). MPC Recommends Rezoning to OI-T (Office Institutional-Transition) with Conditions.
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Exhibit 1: Maps -- 5313 Skidaway Road
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Exhibit 2: MPC Recommendation -- 5313 Skidaway Road
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance -- 5313 Skidaway Road
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13. Petition of Wesley Dixon on Behalf of Property Owner Hal Jenkins for a Special Use Permit to Permit Vehicle Sale, Rental, and Leasing at 2301 Montgomery Street (PIN 20073 14004) Within the TC-2 Zoning District. Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 21-004407-ZA). MPC Recommends Approval with Conditions.
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Exhibit 1: Maps -- 2301 Montgomery Street
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Exhibit 2: MPC Recommendation Packet -- 2301 Montgomery Street
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Exhibit 3: Applicants Improvements to Property for Special Use Permit -- 2301 Montgomery Street
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Exhibit 4: Handicapped Parking Standards
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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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14. Petition of Rebecca Holcombe on Behalf of Property Owner Jaki Gatch for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 5313 Skidaway Road (PIN 20122 02021) from RSF-10 (Residential Single Family-10) to O-I (Office Institutional). Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 21-004900). MPC recommends rezoning to OI-T (Office Institutional-Transition) with conditions.
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Exhibit 1: Maps -- 5313 Skidaway Road
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Exhibit 2: MPC Recommendation -- 5313 Skidaway Road
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance -- 5313 Skidaway Road
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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15. Approval of the 2022 Revenue Ordinance
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Exhibit 1: Revenue Ordinance - Cover Memo.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Revenue Ordinance - Redline Version.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Revenue Ordinance - Clean Version.pdf
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16. First Reading of a Resolution to Approve the Proposed 2022 Service Program and Budget and Five-Year Capital Plan.
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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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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Three Fire Pumpers with Sutphen Corporation in the Amount of $2,000,000 (SPLOST-VII Funded). Savannah Fire Department will use the fire apparatuses to replace fire apparatuses reaching their end-of-service life.
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Fire Pumpers.pdf
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Exhibit 2- Purchasing Summary - Fire Pumpers.pdf
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Computer Replacement Devices with Dell, Inc. in the Amount of $950,000. This agreement will allow for the purchase of end-user devices such as, laptops, desktops, monitors, and rugged tablets to replace broken or damaged devices across the City in all user departments.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dell
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dell
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Design of the Savannah Springfield Canal with EMC Engineering, Inc. (Local) in the Amount of $546,559. First phase will Include widening the 100-foot bottom width. The improvements will be the first initial steps toward the Springfield Canal upgrades which will provide 100-year storm conveyance to the Savannah River outfall.
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Exhibit 1:Funding Verification - Design of the Savannah Springfield Canal
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Exhibit 2:Purchasing Note - Design of the Savannah Springfield Canal
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Food Service Carts/Kiosk for the Enmarket Arena from Stafford-Smith, Inc. in the Amount of $530,204. The purchase will include a total of 22 carts and allow patrons to purchase snacks, food, and beverages at multiple locations throughout the arena. (Expenditure included in Project Budget)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes
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Exhibit 3: Food Service Portables
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Playground Equipment for the Enmarket Arena with Great Southern Recreation in the Amount of $297,313. (Expenditure included in Project Budget)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Playground Equipment
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Playground Equipment
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Exhibit 3: Proposed Playground Equipment
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for 115 Motorola Handheld Radios for the Enmarket Arena with Mobile Communications America in the amount of $69,015. The devices will be used for staff communication in the facility. (Expenditure included in Project Budget)
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Quality Assurance Services with Atlantic Coast Consulting (Local) in the Amount of $232,863. Services are for professional engineering, sampling, and testing required to document compliance with the EPD for the Dean Forest Landfill. The modification will cover additional costs associated with known time delays & addt’l work items.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification ($46,000 for FY21) and Renewal ($150K for FY22) for Microsoft Enterprise with Insight Public Sector, Inc. in the total amount of $196,000. The Information Technology Department will be adding the Azure Environment, used for MySavannah and other resources) to the existing contract.
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Azure Environment.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - Purchasing Summary - Azure Environment.pdf
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25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Utility Access Rings and Covers with Ferguson Facility Supply/DBA Ferguson Enterprises (Local) in the Amount of $187,097. The equipment will be utilized by Public Works divisions to keep sanitary sewer collection systems free of extraneous inflow and infiltration by preventing rain water from entering the system.
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26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Upgrade the Existing Internet Connection at the Critical Workforce Shelter (2 Water Filtration Drive) and Fire Station #5 (10 W. 32nd Street) with Lumen/DBA Level 3 Communications, LLC in the Amount of $84,974. This purchase will allow for a more robust and redundant internet service for the City.
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Upgrade Primary Internet Infrastructure.pdf
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Exhibit 2- Purchasing Summary - Upgrade Primary Internet Infrastructure.pdf
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27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Replacement Roll-Off Containers with Lewis Steel Works for up to $75,785. The contract is utilized to procure roll-off containers to replace worn and damaged units. Units are used throughout the City and Chatham County to containerize construction project debris by contractors and to assist City departments with cleanups.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Roll-Off Containers
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Roll-Off Containers
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28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Automated Vehicle Location Services (AVL) with Cal/Amp for up to $73,423. The Savannah Police Department use the AVL Services to track police vehicles.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Automated Vehicle Location Services
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Automated Vehicle Location Services
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29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for the Montgomery Cross Road Stormwater Pump Station Electronic Controls Upgrade with Control Instruments, Inc. in the Amount of $65,555. This modification allows for upgrading the Montgomery Cross Roads and The DeRenne Stormwater pumping stations to more stable, user-friendly and less expensive VT SCADA software.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Electrical Upgrades
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Electrical Upgrades
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30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Carpeting at 5515 Abercorn Street (Former Development Services Building) with Culver Rug Company, Inc. (Local) in the Amount of $36,498. These services will be used to replace carpet at the facility prior to moving staff from the Human Resources, Budget and Housing Departments into the building.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes.pdf
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31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Close-Out Modification for the Placentia Canal Drainage Improvements with Griffin Contracting, Inc in the Amount of $2,053. Improvement modifications include the installation of additional metal pipe and adjustments to quantities for flatwork, backfill, erosion control, gravel drive, and fencing.
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Placentia Canal
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Placentia Canal
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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32. Recommend Approval of Task Work Order Number 16 with AECOM Technical Services, for Design and Construction Phase Services for the Demo Air Cargo / Construct Apron / Construct SE Taxi lane Project, in the Amount of $408,590
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33. Recommend Approval to Procure a Pavement Marking and Striping System from Sherwin Williams, for Replacement, Calibration and Testing, in the Amount of $73,546
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34. Recommend Approval to Procure Services from Thomas Industrial Coatings, Inc, for the Fuel Tank Interior Coating, in the Amount of $66,761
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35. Recommend Approval of the Commission’s Agreement Share for City Works License Renewal with the City of Savannah, in the Amount of $40,000
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36. Recommend Approval of Executive Recruitment Fee with Steven Baldwin and Associates, in the Amount of $41,250.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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AGREEMENTS
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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37. Approval for the Sale of Timber on a Portion of the New Hampstead Conservation Tract (NHCT), an 863-Acre Tract of Land Donated to the City in 2020. Tract is situated along New Hampstead Parkway at Little Neck Road in the amount of $200,071 ($188K to the City; Remainder to Broker). Funds will be used to establish & maintain trails, fire breaks, enhance wildlife habitat & replant harvested areas.
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Exhibit 1: Map Attachment - Little Neck Road.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Georgia Forestry Commission Plan.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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38. Settlement #1
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39. Settlement #2
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40. Settlement #3
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MISCELLANEOUS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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41. Approval of a Major Subdivision, Sweetwater Station, Phase 9, which is located southwest of the intersection of Sweetwater Station Drive and Grove Point Road in Aldermanic District 6. This phase will consist of 29 single family lots with varying lot sizes.
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Exhibit 1: Plat of Major Subdivision, Sweetwater Station, Phase 9
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