City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
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SCCPSS Eli Whitney Administrative Complex
2 Laura Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
www.savannahga.gov
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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 |
| Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-Chairman |
| Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem |
| Kurtis Purtee, District 6 |
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| Joseph A. Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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NOTE TO AUDIENCE
Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW 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 of its citizens."
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November 7, 2024, 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 November 7, 2024.
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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 October 24, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_October 24, 2024, City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on October 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - October 24, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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4. Adoption of the 2025 Meeting Calendar for the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah.
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Exhibit 1: 2025_COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE_10-28-2024.pdf
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. Presentation of Proclamation Designating November 3, 2024, as Retired Educators Day in the City of Savannah, GA.
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6. Presentation of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) National Child ID Program Minority and Missing Initiative.
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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 G (Complimentary) (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Samman Dabit for Joseph’s Clothiers, a Clothing Store Located at 28 West Broughton Street. The establishment is located between Whitaker and Bull Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Joseph's Clothiers.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Joseph's Clothiers.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Joseph's Clothiers.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Joseph's Clothiers.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Joseph's Clothiers.pdf
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8. Approval of a Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Chengchen Xin for Etang Dim Sum, a Restaurant Located at 10 Whitaker Street. The establishment is located between West Bryan and West Bay Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Etang Dim Sum.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Etang Dim Sum.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Etang Dim Sum.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Etang Dim Sum.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Etang Dim Sum.pdf
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9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Krishna Patel for Residence Inn, a Hotel Located at 5710 White Bluff Road. The establishment is located between Abercorn and Johnston Streets in Aldermanic District 4.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Residence Inn.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Residence Inn.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Residence Inn.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Residence Inn.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Residence Inn.pdf
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10. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Kruhal Dhimmar for Ogeechee Shell, a Convenience Store Located at 3618 Ogeechee Road. The establishment is located between Westgate Boulevard and Interstate 516 in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Ogeechee Shell.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Ogeechee Shell.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Ogeechee Shell.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Ogeechee Shell.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Ogeechee Shell.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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11. Petition of Joshua Yellin on Behalf of Jessica Glenn for Anderson & Waters LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.14 Acres at 1105 East Anderson Street (PIN 20055 08014) from TR-2 (Traditional Residential-2) to Traditional Commercial-1 (TC-1) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-005184-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 1105 East Anderson Street (File No. 24-005184-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Map for 1105 East Anderson Street (File No. 24-005184-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 1105 East Anderson Street (File No. 24-005184-ZA).pdf
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12. A Joint Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia and Brianna Paxton for a Zoning Text Amendment to Sections 3.12 Special Exceptions, 3.21 Variances, 5.4 Principal Use Table, 5.9 Traditional Residential Districts, 5.12 Traditional Neighborhood Districts, 5.13 Traditional Districts, 8.1 Residential Use Standards for Limited and Special Uses (File No. 24-004284-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: 10242024 Council Workshop Presentation on the Density Bonus for Affordable Housing Program.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Final Proposed Revisions 10092024 (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
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13. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savanah, Georgia for a Zoning Text Amendment to Section 7.8.10. Savannah Historic Overlay District Design Standards (7.8.10.t.iii.2. Footprint, 7.8.10.t.v.1. and 7.8.10.t.v.2.a.i., and Table 7.8-1 Height Standards for Large Scale Development) (File No. 24-005604-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Staff Report for Revision 7.8 Savannah Downtown Historic Overlay District.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Proposed Ordinance Revisions (File No. 24-005604-ZA).pdf
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14. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Colin Breland, Madeline Ott, and Zachary Shultz for Riette Bradley for a Special Use Permit at 2805 Bull Street (20074 33001) for a Bar/Tavern Use in the TC-1 (Traditional Commercial - 1) Zoning District in Aldermanic District 5 (File No. 22-001219-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-001219-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 2805 Bull Street (File No. 22-001219-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Zoning Confirmation Letter for 2805 Bull Street.pdf
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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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15. Petition of Joshua Yellin on Behalf of Jessica Glenn for Anderson & Waters LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 0.14 Acres at 1105 East Anderson Street (PIN 20055 08014) from TR-2 (Traditional Residential-2) to Traditional Commercial-1 (TC-1) in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-005184-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 1105 East Anderson Street (File No. 24-005184-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Map for 1105 East Anderson Street (File No. 24-005184-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 1105 East Anderson Street (File No. 24-005184-ZA).pdf
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16. A Joint Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia and Brianna Paxton for a Zoning Text Amendment to Sections 3.12 Special Exceptions, 3.21 Variances, 5.4 Principal Use Table, 5.9 Traditional Residential Districts, 5.12 Traditional Neighborhood Districts, 5.13 Traditional Districts, 8.1 Residential Use Standards for Limited and Special Uses (File No. 24-004284-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: 10242024 Council Workshop Presentation on the Density Bonus for Affordable Housing Program.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Final Proposed Revisions 10092024 (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance (File No. 24-004284-ZA).pdf
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17. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savanah, Georgia for a Zoning Text Amendment to Section 7.8.10. Savannah Historic Overlay District Design Standards (7.8.10.t.iii.2. Footprint, 7.8.10.t.v.1. and 7.8.10.t.v.2.a.i., and Table 7.8-1 Height Standards for Large Scale Development) (File No. 24-005604-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Staff Report for Revisions to 7.8 Savannah Downtown Historic Overlay District (File No. 24-005604-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Proposed Ordinance Revisions (File No. 24-005604-ZA).pdf
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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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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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Elevator Repairs at the Liberty Street Parking Garage with TK Elevator Corporation (LOCAL) in the Amount of $18,359. This modification is needed due to the vendor recommending that a new main brake and new emergency brake be installed to fix the brake issues prior to being able to fix the controller drive. (Parking and Mobility Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Elevator Repairs Liberty Street Parking Garage.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Elevator Repairs Liberty Street Parking Garage.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Chlorine Tank Hoist Replacement with Kone Cranes in an Amount Not to Exceed $51,912. The hoist will be used to offload both empty and full one-ton chlorine cylinders for disinfecting wastewater at the Water Reclamation Plant. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Hoist Replacement.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Hoist Replacement.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Holiday Decorations with Jubilee Decor, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $76,814. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the City's festive atmosphere during the holiday season, fostering community spirit, and creating a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. The use of high-quality, weather-resistant decorations will ensure durability and longevity, allowing for their display throughout multiple seasons, even in varying weather conditions. (Special Events)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Holiday Decorations.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Holiday Decorations.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Control Panel Upgrade from Aqua Aerobic in an Amount Not to Exceed $98,931. The control panel is essential for monitoring and managing the various cycles of the water filtering system. (Water Reclamation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Aqua Aerobic Control Panel Upgrade.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Aqua Aerobic Control Panel Upgrade.pdf
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Tree Planting Services with CGS, LLC (Primary), ASAP Landscape Management Group (Secondary), and Victory Hive, LLC (LOCAL) (Tertiary) in an Amount Not to Exceed $661,262. The Park & Tree Urban Forestry Division will utilize this contract to maintain and preserve the City of Savannah urban tree canopy. (Park & Tree)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Tree Planting Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Tree Planting Services.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for 36 Marked Police Interceptor SUVs from Santee Automotive LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,348,144. This purchase will provide replacements for marked patrol vehicles in the City’s fleet. These vehicles will be used by the Savannah Police Department Patrol Division for routine law enforcement services. (Fleet)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Marked Patrol Vehicles.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Marked Patrol Vehicles.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Mechanical Repairs and Services with Ruby Collins, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $9,000,000. This contract will be used for proposed work to include periodic construction services for emergency mechanical repairs and on-call construction services. (Water Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Mechanical Repairs.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Mechanical Repairs.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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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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25. Resolution Defining Affordable Housing and Associated Terms, and Supporting the Preservation, Improvement, and Creation of New Affordable Housing Within Savannah. This will be done through the continued implementation of the Housing Savannah Action Plan, adoption of housing friendly policies, and legislative action.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution - Housing Affordability.pdf
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26. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Transfer Nine Vacant Lots in West Savannah to the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority (LBA) to Facilitate Development of Affordable Housing.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution to Transfer Nine Vacant Lots to the Land Bank Authority.pdf
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27. Resolution in Support of Revisions to Affordable Housing Exemptions for the Development Impact Fee Program under the Development Impact Fee Act.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution - Development Impact Fee Exemptions for Affordable Housing.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Resolution - Development Impact Fee Exemptions - Redline Version.pdf
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28. Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the 2024 Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Annual Update Following the Approval of the Draft Report by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The CIE Annual Update is required each year to comply with the Georgia Development Impact Fee Act and to maintain the City of Savannah’s qualified local government certification.
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Exhibit 1: Proposed Resolution 10222024.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Final City of Savannah 2024 CIE Update 10222024.pdf
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AGREEMENTS
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29. Approval of PY2024 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Provider Sub-award in the Amount of Up to $274,067 for Delivery of Training and Support Services to Low-Income Youth Ages 16-24 in Chatham County.
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Exhibit 1: PY24 Youth Grant Award.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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30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Land Lease with Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC (AT&T) on Wilmington Island. The City of Savannah owns a +/- 10-acre site on Wilmington Island that houses water and sewer facilities, of which Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC (“AT&T”) currently leases +/- 625 square feet where their telecommunications equipment and cabinets are placed.
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Exhibit 1: Location Maps - 1121 Wilmington Island Road.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Land Lease Agreement - 1121 Wilmington Island Road.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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31. Approval of a Major Subdivision: Oakwood Phase 2A at New Hampstead. The proposed property totals 20.241 acres and will consist of 62 lots of varying lot sizes located at 3401-B Highlands Boulevard in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision Savannah Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 2A.pdf
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Exhibit 2: MPC Decision - Savannah Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 2A.pdf
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32. Approval of a Major Subdivision: Hill-Durrence West Tract, Parcel B. The subject property is the western portion of land formerly known as the Hill Durrence Tract. This proposed property totals 167.354 acres and will consist of 5 lots with varying lot sizes and a publicly dedicated right-of-way located at Fort Argyle Road and Arkwright Lane in Aldermanic District 5.
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Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision Hill-Durrence West Tract, Parcel B.pdf
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Exhibit 2: MPC Decision - Major Subdivision Hill-Durrence West Tract, Parcel B.pdf
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33. NEW ITEM ADDED: Proclamation celebrating 50th Anniversary of BAPS in North America and recognition of the 20th Anniversary of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Savannah, GA .
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34. NEW ITEM ADDED: Proclamation honoring the service of Paula Kreissler, Executive Director, of Healthy Savannah upon her retirement.
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35. NEW ITEM ADDED: Approval of Major Subdivision, The Hill-Durrence East Tract Parcel B. The subject property is the eastern portion of land formerly known as the Hill-Durrence Tract. The proposed subdivision will consist of 3 lots and new public right-of-way. The property is in Aldermanic District 5 at Street Location: Fort Argyle Road and Arkwright Lane.
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Exhibit 2: MPC Decision.pdf
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision: The Hill-Durrence East Tract Parcel B.pdf
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