City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 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.

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(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)

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"Savannah will be a safe, environmentally healthy, and economically thriving community for all of its citizens."

 
November 25, 2025 City Council Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for November 25, 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on November 13, 2025, at 12:00 p. m.
Agenda Plus -WS DRAFT MINUTES_ November 13, 2025 City Council Workshop-watermark.pdf
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on November 13, 2025, at 2:00 p. m.
Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES November 13, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting_watermark.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation celebrating The Salvation Army's 125th Anniversary
5. Proclamation declaring Saturday November 29, 2025 as "Small Business Saturday" in the City of Savannah, Georgia
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. First Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the 2026 Proposed Service Program and Budget.
ZONING HEARINGS
7. Petition of Nancy Maia, Victorian Neighborhood Association; Jason Combs, Thomas Square Neighborhood Association; and Bernadette Perry, Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association for a Text Amendment to Section 7.13 Hotel Development Overlay District in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 (25-004589-ZA). At the Petitioners’ request, this item has been continued to December 11, 2025.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Hotel Text Amendment (25-004589-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map of Victorian, Streetcar, and Cuyler-Brownville Districts.pdf
Exhibit 3: Hotel Overlay Expansion Study 07.20.2025.pdf
8. Petition of Nancy Maia, Victorian Neighborhood Association; Jason Combs, Thomas Square Neighborhood Association; and Bernadette Perry, Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association for a Zoning Map Amendment to Expand the Hotel Overlay in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 (25-004592-ZA). At the Petitioners’ request, this item has been continued to December 11, 2025.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Hotel Map Amendment (25-004592-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map of Victorian, Streetcar, and Cuyler-Brownville Districts.pdf
Exhibit 3: Hotel Overlay Expansion Study 07.20.2025.pdf
9. Petition of Bridget Lidy on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Text Amendment to Sections 8.7 Accessory Structures and Uses (25-004594-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet ADU Text Amendment (25-004594-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for ADU Text Amendment (25-004594-ZA).pdf
10. Petition of John D. Northup, III on behalf of Keigan Stacho, Southeastern Retail Development, LLC to Amend the Future Land Use Map of 2.8 acres at 11750 Abercorn Street (PIN 20755 01002) from Civic/Institutional to Commercial-Suburban in Aldermanic District 6 (25-004963-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 11750 Abercorn FLUM (25-004963-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 11750 Abercorn Street.pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 11750 Abercorn FLUM (25-004963-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Hunter Army Air Field Review.pdf
11. Petition of John D. Northup, III on behalf of Keigan Stacho, Southeastern Retail Development, LLC to Amend the Zoning Map of 2.8 acres at 11750 Abercorn Street (PIN 20755 01002) from OI-E (Office and Institutional - Expanded) to B-C (Community Business) in Aldermanic District 6 (25-004964-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Rezoning for 11750 Abercorn (25-004964-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 11750 Abercorn Street.pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 11750 Abercorn Rezoning (25-004964-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Hunter Army Air Field Review.pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
12. Petition of Nancy Maia, Victorian Neighborhood Association; Jason Combs, Thomas Square Neighborhood Association; and Bernadette Perry, Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association for a Text Amendment to Section 7.13 Hotel Development Overlay District in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 (25-004589-ZA). At the Petitioners’ request, this item has been continued to December 11, 2025.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Hotel Text Amendment (25-004589-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map of Victorian, Streetcar, and Cuyler-Brownville Districts.pdf
Exhibit 3: Hotel Overlay Expansion Study 07.20.2025.pdf
13. Petition of Nancy Maia, Victorian Neighborhood Association; Jason Combs, Thomas Square Neighborhood Association; and Bernadette Perry, Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association for a Zoning Map Amendment to Expand the Hotel Overlay in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 (25-004592-ZA). At the Petitioners’ request, this item has been continued to December 11, 2025.
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Hotel Map Amendment (25-004592-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map of Victorian, Streetcar, and Cuyler-Brownville Districts.pdf
Exhibit 3: Hotel Overlay Expansion Study 07.20.2025.pdf
14. Petition of Bridget Lidy on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Text Amendment to Sections 8.7 Accessory Structures and Uses (25-004594-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet ADU Text Amendment (25-004594-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance for ADU Text Amendment (25-004594-ZA).pdf
15. Petition of John D. Northup, III on behalf of Keigan Stacho, Southeastern Retail Development, LLC to Amend the Future Land Use Map of 2.8 acres at 11750 Abercorn Street (PIN 20755 01002) from Civic/Institutional to Commercial-Suburban in Aldermanic District 6 (25-004963-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 11750 Abercorn FLUM (25-004963-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 11750 Abercorn Street.pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 11750 Abercorn FLUM (25-004963-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Hunter Army Air Field Review.pdf
16. Petition of John D. Northup, III on behalf of Keigan Stacho, Southeastern Retail Development, LLC to Amend the Zoning Map of 2.8 acres at 11750 Abercorn Street (PIN 20755 01002) from OI-E (Office and Institutional - Expanded) to B-C (Community Business) in Aldermanic District 6 (25-004964-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Rezoning for 11750 Abercorn (25-004964-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 11750 Abercorn Street.pdf
Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 11750 Abercorn Rezoning (25-004964-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 4: Hunter Army Air Field Review.pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
17. Approval of the 2026 Revenue Ordinance. Each year, City Council adopts a Revenue Ordinance to authorize the collection of taxes and fees.
Exhibit 1: 2025 Budget Memo on Water and Sewer Rates 2026 thru 2030 v1
Exhibit 2: Sanitation Fund Memo for 2026 - revised 9-23-2025 #2
Exhibit 3: MEMO FY26 Revenue Ordinance Proposed Fee Changes and Modifications
Exhibit 4: 2026_Revenue_Ordinance Redline Final
18. Adoption of the Amendment to the 2026 Revenue Ordinance to establish a Stormwater Utility Rate Ordinance within the City of Savannah Code of Ordinances (FY 2026 Revenue Ordinance)..
Exhibit 1_Draft SW Utility Rate Ordinance_11182025_final formatted.pdf
Exhibit 2_MEMO_Revenue Ord Amendment_SW Utility Rate Ord_111825.pdf
Exhibit 3_Savannah_Stormwater_Utility_Project_Memo_11_18_2025_ES.pdf
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)
19. Authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Modification No. 1 for construction services to Garney Companies, Inc. for the I&D Water Systems Improvements Project. This contract modification is for the Phase 1A Guaranteed Maximum Price of $69,919,146 (GMP for Phase 1A).
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - CMAR I&D Water System Improvements.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - CMAR I&D Water System Improvements.pdf
20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (1) Remote - Operated Tracked Slope Mower with Jet-Vac Equipment Company, LLC, c/o RC Mower, in the Amount of $67,176. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Remote-Operated Tracked Slope Mower.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Remote-Operated Tracked Slope Mower.pdf
21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Services to Repair Damages on Fire Pumper with William Fire Apparatus, in the Amount of $62,946. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification Fire Pumper Damage Repair.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fire Pumper Damage Repair.pdf
22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (1) Mini Excavator and Compact Track Loader from Yancey Bros. c/o Caterpillar Inc. in an Amount of $197,716. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Mini-Excavator and Compact Track Loader.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Mini Excavator and Compact Track Loader.pdf
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (1) Valve Maintenance Truck from Alan Jay Fleet Sales, c/o National Automotive Fleet Group in an Amount of $284,940. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Valve Maintenance Truck.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Valve Maintenance Truck.pdf
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 to Increase the Annual Contract Amount with Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Integrated Business Solutions) in the Amount of $800,000. (Fleet Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification No.1 for Auto Parts.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract Modification No.1 for Auto Parts.pdf
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Two 4-Ton Hoist Replacement with Kone Cranes in an Amount Not to Exceed $139,914 (Water Reclamation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Two 4-Ton Hoist
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Two 4-Ton Hoist
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Disaster Recovery Base and Support Services with Ashbritt (Primary), MLU Services (Secondary), and USA Upstar (Tertiary) in an Amount that Will Vary Based on the Severity of the Natural Disaster. (Emergency Management)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Disaster Recovery Program.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Disaster Recovery Program.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
27. Approval to Execute Change Order No. 11 for the Terminal Security Checkpoint Expansion Project with Collins Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $154,634.
28. Approval of the 2026 Airports Council International – North America Premier Airport Membership Dues, in the Amount of $37,742.
29. Approval to Fund an Additional Year of the Professional Services Agreement with Peachtree Government Relations, in the Amount of $60,000.
30. Approval to Renew the Annual License Subscription for Secure Credentials from Tadera for One Year, in the Amount of $76,259.
31. Approval to Execute a Contract with Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC for Airfield Painting and Rubber Removal, in the Amount of $107,600.
32. Approval to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Work-for-Hire Agreement with BenL Consulting International d/b/a Ben Lao & Associates, in the Amount of $43,500.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AGREEMENTS
33. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with HP Ogeechee Road LLC for Pointe Grand Chatham. This is a development consisting of 411 apartment units located at 10 Patriot Drive off Highway 17 in the Gateway service area and is in Unincorporated Chatham County. (Water Resources)
Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - Pointe Grand Chatham.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
34. Approval to Change the Name of the Visual Arts Studio 1 in the Dr. Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center to the Bill Durrence Visual Arts Studio in Aldermanic District 2 (Information & Public Affairs)
Exhibit 1: HSMC_Recommendation_25-004446-HM.pdf
Exhibit 2: HSMC_Application_DurrenceStudio.pdf
35. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision, Bradley Pointe South, Phase 7 in Aldermanic District 6. (Development Services Department)
Exhibit 1: Plat of Major Subdivision, Bradley Pointe South, Phase 7.pdf
Exhibit 2: MPC approval decision.pdf
Agenda Plus