City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 2:00 p.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 |
| 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
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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November 9, 2023 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 9, 2023.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on October 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes_October 26, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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3. Appearance by the Veterans Council of Chatham County to Introduce the New Veteran of the Year and the 2023 Veteran's Day Parade Grand Marshal.
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4. Appearance by the Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) and Proclamation Recognizing November 5, 2023, as Georgia Retired Educators Day.
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5. A Proclamation and Recognition of the Stand Down for Homelessness Event in Support of National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, from November 13 Through November 21.
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6. A Proclamation Recognizing November as National Runaway Prevention Month.
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7. A Proclamation Declaring November 12 Through November 18 as Literacy Week in the City of Savannah, Georgia.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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8. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Alkesh Patel for Waters Market, a convenience store located at 4402 Waters Avenue. The establishment is located between East 59th and East 60th Streets in Aldermanic District 3.
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EXHIBIT 1- CHECKLIST - WATERS MARKET.pdf
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EXHIBIT 2- DENSITY MAP- WATERS MARKET.pdf
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EXHIBIT 3- ALCOHOL REPORTS - WATERS MARKET.pdf
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EXHIBIT 4- MEASUREMENTS REPORT - WATERS MARKET.pdf
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EXHIBIT 5- SECURITY PLAN- WATERS MARKET.pdf
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9. Approval to add Class A (Caterer) (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) to their existing Class C (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Ryan Williamson for Common Thread, a restaurant located at 122 East 37th Street. The establishment is located between Drayton and Abercorn Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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EXHIBIT 1- CHECKLIST - COMMON THREAD.pdf
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EXHIBIT 2- DENSITY MAP - COMMON THREAD.pdf
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EXHIBIT 3- ALCOHOL REPORT - COMMON THREAD.pdf
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EXHIBIT 4- MEASUREMENT REPORT - COMMON THREAD.pdf
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EXHIBIT 5- SECURITY PLAN- COMMON THREAD.pdf
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10. Approval to add Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) to their existing Class C (Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Ryan Williamson for Wildflower Café on Telfair Square, a restaurant located at 207 West Oglethorpe Avenue. The establishment is located between Jefferson and Barnard Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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EXHIBIT 1- CHECKLIST - WILDFLOWER CAFE.pdf
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EXHIBIT 2- DENSITY MAP- WILDFLOWER CAFE.pdf
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EXHIBIT 3- ALCOHOL REPORTS - WILDFLOWER CAFE.pdf
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EXHIBIT 4- MEASUREMENT REPORT - WILDFLOWER CAFE.pdf
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EXHIBIT 5- SECURITY PLAN- WILDFLOWER CAFE.pdf
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11. Approval of a Class D (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Radseh Patel for Jack’s Package Shop, a package shop located at 3320 Ogeechee Road. The establishment is located between Mills B. Lane and Liberty Parkway in Aldermanic District 5.
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EXHIBIT 1- CHECKLIST- JACKS PACKAGE SHOP.pdf
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EXHIBIT 2- DENSITY MAP- JACKS PACKAGE SHOP.pdf
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EXHIBIT 3- ALCOHOL REPORTS - JACKS PACKAGE SHOP.pdf
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EXHIBIT 4- MEASUREMENT REPORT - JACKS PACKAGE SHOP.pdf
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EXHIBIT 5- SECURITY PLAN - JACKS PACKAGE SHOP.pdf
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12. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Taia Harris for King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Bar, a restaurant located at 514 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. The establishment is located between West Gaston and West Huntingdon Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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EXHIBIT 1- CHECKLIST- KING OLIVERS CREOLE JAZZ BAR.pdf
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EXHIBIT 2- DENSITY MAP- KING OLIVERS CREOLE JAZZ BAR.pdf
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EXHIBIT 3- ALCOHOL REPORTS - KING OLIVERS CREOLE JAZZ BAR.pdf
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EXHIBIT 4- MEASUREMENT REPORT - KING OLIVERS CREOLE JAZZ BAR.pdf
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EXHIBIT 5- SECURITY PLAN - KING OLIVERS CREOLE JAZZ BAR.pdf
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13. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Osama Mustafa for Toast All Day, a restaurant located at 1 West Broughton Street. The establishment is located between Whitaker and Bull Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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EXHIBIT 1- CHECKLIST -TOAST ALL DAY.pdf
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EXHIBIT 2- DENSITY MAP -TOAST ALL DAY.pdf
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EXHIBIT 3- ALCOHOL REPORTS -TOAST ALL DAY.pdf
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EXHIBIT 4- MEASUREMENT REPORT - TOAST ALL DAY-.pdf
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EXHIBIT 5- SECURITY PLAN - TOAST ALL DAY.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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14. Second Public Hearing to Receive Comments Concerning the City’s 2024 One Year Action Plan
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Exhibit 1: 2024 One Year Action Plan Proposed Budget.pdf
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ZONING HEARINGS
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15. Petition of Joshua Yellin (agent) on Behalf of The Habersham School, Inc. (owner) for Bludworth Holdings, LLC to Change the Future Land Use Map Amendment from Residential – Suburban Single-family to Residential – General at 505 E. 54th Street (PIN 20086 27004) Aldermanic District 4. (File No. 23-004628-ZA). (Item continued by the Petitioner until November 21, 2023).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Report for 505 E. 54th Street (23-004628-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 505 East 54th Street (23-004628-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: 505 East 54th Street Site Proposal 09.09.2023.pdf
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16. Petition of Joshua Yellin (agent) on Behalf of The Habersham School, Inc. (owner) for Bludworth Holdings, LLC to Rezone 1.37 Acres at 505 E. 54th Street (PIN 20086 27004) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-19 (Residential Multi-family 2- 19 units per acre) Aldermanic District 4. (File No. 23-004627-ZA). (Item continued by the Petitioner until November 21, 2023).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Report for 505 East 54th Street (23-004627-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 505 East 54th Street (23-004627-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Use and Development Standards.pdf
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Exhibit 4: 505 East 54th Street Site Proposal 09.09.2023.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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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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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Financial Audit Services with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC (LOCAL) in the amount of $139,000. The Financial Services Department will use this contract for the financial statements dated December 31, 2023. The City is required by state and federal regulations to undergo an annual external audit to determine whether the published financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. (Finance)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Financial Audit Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Financial Audit Services.pdf
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Rental Services with Big Truck Rental, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.The modification of this rental contract is aimed at maintaining the current equipment levels and ensuring the continuity of operations for the City of Savannah’s Residential Refuse Division. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Knuckle Boom Rental.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Knuckle Boom Rental.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Sports Equipment with Ridell All American Sports, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $81,900. The Recreational and Leisure Services Division will utilize the sports equipment for the athletic sports programs and youth football teams. The items include helmets and pads and are being purchased as part of the City’s Recreation Reimagined initiative to improve recreational programming and services to the public. (Recreation & Leisure Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sports Equipment.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sports Equipment.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One (1) Compact Track Loader and One (1) Skid Steer Loader with Bobcat of Savannah in the Amount of $161,760. The Compact Loader will be utilized by Park & Tree and the Skid Steer Loader will be utilized by Street Maintenance. The new loaders will be replacing units 7621 and 0202, which are planned replacements. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Compact Loader & Skid Steer Loader.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Compact Loader & Skid Steer Loader.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One (1) 36 Passenger Bus with The Bus Center Atlanta, LLC., in the Amount of $188,717. The 36 Passenger Bus will be utilized for Senior Programming by the Recreation & Leisure Services Department. The new bus will be replacing unit #3614, which is a planned replacement for FY23. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - 36 Passenger Bus.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - 36 Passenger Bus.pdf
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Three (3) Dump Trucks with Freightliner of Savannah in the Amount of $794,145. The dump trucks will be utilized by the Water Reclamation Division and Street Cleaning Division. The new trucks will be replacing vehicles # 2831, #8892, and #5722, which are planned FY23 replacements. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dump Trucks.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dump Trucks.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for One (1) Toro Turf Sprayer with Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation in the Amount of $111,781. The new turf sprayer will be utilized by the City’s Park and Tree Department. The new turf sprayer will be replacing unit 2242, which is a planned FY23 replacement. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Turf Sprayer.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Turf Sprayer.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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24. Approval to Renew Out-of-Home Advertising on Hwy 278 and Hwy 170 with Adams Outdoor Advertising, in the Amount of $280,904.
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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. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the City of Savannah's 2024 One Year Action Plan, Authorize the City Manager to submit the plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and to enter into grant agreements with subrecipients.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution - 2024 One Year Action Plan.pdf
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26. Approval of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Adopt and Execute the City of Savannah’s Updated Economic Development Administration Revolving Loan Fund (EDA RLF) Administrative Plan, to execute a Request to Defederalize the City’s RLF Award #04-39-04101, and to Execute an “Agreement to Release” the EDA Federal Interest in the Revolving Loan Fund
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Exhibit 1 Resolution - Savannah (Legacy) EDA RLF Administrative Plan Update.pdf
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Exhibit 2 EDA RLF Administrative Plan Update.pdf
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Exhibit 3 Savannah Request for Defederalization of Legacy EDA RLF Award.pdf
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AGREEMENTS
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27. Authorize the City Manager to Accept a WorkSource Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy and Training (QUEST) Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant Award in the Amount of $731,000. The award will be used to fund training activities for dislocated workers in key regional high demand industries. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the ten-county region.
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QUEST Grant. Statement of 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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28. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Pedestrian Access Easement Agreement and Acceptance of a Deed of Open Space/Park Sites at Eastern Wharf.
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Exhibit 1 - Eastern Wharf - Limited Warranty Deed to City of Savannah.doc
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Exhibit 2 - Pedestrian Access Easement Agreement - 4860-6909-1636 v.5.docx
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Exhibit 3 - Map Attachment Eastern Wharf.pdf
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29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Sewer and Drainage Pipeline Easements with the Secretary of the Army on Hunter Army Airfield
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Exhibit 1 - Map Attachment HAAF Easements.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - Easement 20-0058 - HAAF Easements.pdf
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Exhibit 3 - Easement 23-0044 - HAAF Easements.pdf
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30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of Real Property for $13,000 located at 5215 Augusta Road, Garden City, GA to facilitate the installation of a Water & Sewer Infrastructure Project.
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Exhibit 1 - Map Attachment - Westside Truck Sales.pdf
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Exhibit 3 - PSA - Westside Truck Sales.pdf
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Exhibit 2 - Plat - Westside Truck Sales.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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31. Approval of a Major Subdivision, Sister’s Corner Subdivision. The property is in Aldermanic District 2 located at Abercorn Street and 37th Street.
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision: Sister’s Corner Subdivision. pdf
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32. Approval of a Major Subdivision for Eastern Wharf. The subject property is in the established lands known as Eastern Wharf, Aldermanic District 2. The proposed totals 7.711 acres and will consist of 12 varying lot sizes.
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision of the Lands Known as Fill Area West, Parcel C-5, Parcel U-3, and Parcel C-6B being a portion of Eastern Wharf. pdf
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33. Approval of a Major Subdivision, Edgewater Phase 1A New Hampstead Subdivision. The property is located in Aldermanic District 5, East of Little Neck Rd Savannah, GA and north of the intersection of Little Neck Road and New Hampstead Parkway.
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Exhibit 1: Plat: Major Subdivision: Edgewater Phase 1A New Hampstead Subdivision.
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