City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, October 22, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
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City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
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, District 3, Vice-Chairman |
| Nick Palumbo, District 4, 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 2:00 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."
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October 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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PRESENTATION OF COLORS
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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 October 22, 2026.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Workshop Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on October 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
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Agenda Plus -WS DRAFT MINUTES October 8, 2026 City Council Workshop-watermark.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_October 8, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting-watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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4. Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2027 calendar year.
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Exhibit 1_2027_COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE_for 01-01-2027.pdf
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. An Appearance by and Recognition of Team Savannah Breast Cancer Warriors in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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6. An Appearance by and Recognition of the Veterans Council of Chatham County to Introduce the 2026 Parade Grand Marshall and Receive the 2026 Veterans Day Parade Permit to Conduct the 80th Veteran's Day Parade.
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7. Presentation of a Proclamation Designating November 1, 2026, as Retired Educators Day in the City of Savannah, GA.
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8. An Appearance by and Recognition of 311 Action Center Staff for 20 Years of 311 Customer Service Excellence within the City of Savannah.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Alfred Deutsch for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, a Bar/Lounge at 183 Wilshire Boulevard. The Establishment is Located between Balboa Boulevard and Abercorn Street in Aldermanic District 6. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Bar/Lounge. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Benevolent& Protective Order of Elks
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
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10. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer and Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to David Walker for House of Pakwan, a Restaurant Located at 401 Mall Boulevard, Unit 102C. The Establishment is Located between Hodgson Memorial Drive and Waters Avenue in Aldermanic District 4. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Restaurant. (New Applicant/Existing Business)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - House of Pakwan.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - House of Pakwan.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - House of Pakwan.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - House of Pakwan.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - House of Pakwan.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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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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11. Approval to Amend the City of Savannah Parking Ordinance for Implementation of the Parking Matters Study Plan Establishing New Parking Districts from Midtown to Victory Drive and Unifying Parking Districts Currently Separated at Liberty Street. (Mobility & Parking Services)
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Exhiibit 1 - Parking Matters Plan - Parking Ordinance Amendment.docx
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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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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for DOT Transit Services with Chatham Area Transit (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,942,893.39. (Parking & Mobility)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Circulator Services Agreement
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - 12635 Circulator Services Agreement
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a (1) Year Contract Renewal for One-Ton Chlorine Cylinders with JCI Jones Chemical Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $487,500. (Industrial and Domestic Water Plant Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Renewal of One Ton Chlorine Cylinders Contract.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Renewal of One Ton Chlorine Cylinders Contract.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Roadway and Pothole Assessment System with Citylogix, Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $125,000. (SDOT)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Roadway and Pothole Assessment System.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Roadway and Pothole Assessment System.pdf
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15. Notification of an Emergency Purchase of a Smith and Loveless D30-AL-Bridge Mounted Drive Unit from B&D Industrial in an Amount Not to Exceed $151,744.45. (Water Reclamation Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Emergency Purchase of Bridge Mounted Drive Unit.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Emergency Purchase of Bridge Mounted Drive Unit.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (1) Landfill Compactor, (1) Waste Dozer, (1) Backhoe Loader, and (2) Steel Drum Rollers from Yancey Bros. in the Amount of $2,195,190. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Heavy Duty Vehicles.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Heavy Duty Vehicles.pdf
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (2) Utility Tractors and (1) Tractor Loader Backhoe from Shea Tractor & Equipment c/o Kubota in the Amount of $197,055.55. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Utility Tractors & Tractor Loader Backhoe.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Utility Tractors & Tractor Loader Backhoe.pdf
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (49) Police Interceptor Utility Patrol Vehicles and Outfitting from Wade Ford in the Amount of $3,131,271.50. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Utility Patrol Vehicles and Outfitting.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Utility Patrol Vehicles and Outfitting.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Software as a Service (SaaS) Subscription from MHC Northstar Software, Inc. in the Amount of $57,375.24. (IT Department)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - MHC SaaS Subscription.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - MHC SaaS Subscription.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Rescind Award of a One-Time Purchase for Grit Removal Equipment from OldCastle Infrastructure, Inc. dba Hydro International in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,660,000. (Water Reclamation Department)
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Exhibit 1: Purchasing Notes - Rescind Award of Onetime Purchase of Grit Removal Equipment.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with BRW Construction Group, LLC for the Fairgrounds Housing Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $2,732,028.75. (Capital Projects)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification_12444 Fairgrounds Housing Infrastructure FV.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes_Event No. 12444 - PN Fairgrounds Housing Infrastructure Project.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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22. Approval of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Two FY2026 HOPWA Renewal Grant Applications to the Housing and Urban Development on behalf of Project Sponsor Union Mission, Inc. (Human Services)
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Exhibit 1: Resolution - FY2026_HOPWA Renewal Grant Applications
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23. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the City of Savannah’s 2026 Community Rating System Plans. (Development Services)
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Exhibit 1: Resolution to Adopt the City of Savannah's 2026 FEMA NFIP CRS Floodplain Management Plan.docx
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Exhibit 2: 2026 City of Savannah FSAP.pdf
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Exhibit 3: 2026 City of Savannah PPI.pdf
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Exhibit 4: 2026 City of Savannah RLAA.pdf
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Exhibit 5: City of Savannah FMP.pdf
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24. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Chatham County–Savannah 2040–2045 Comprehensive Plan Update. (Planning & Urban Design)
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Exhibit 1: Resolution to Adopt Plan 2040-2045.pdf
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Exhibit 2: MPC Recommendation Report for Plan 2040-2045.pdf
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Exhibit 3: DCA Approval Email Confirmation.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Plan 2045- What has changed Since 2040.pdf
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25. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the 2026 Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Annual Update for the City's Development Impact Fee Program. (Planning & Urban Design)
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Exhibit 1: Resolution to Approve the 2026 Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Annual Update for the City's Development Impact Fee Program.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Final Impact Fee CIE Update (FY25 Financial Report & FY27-31 Community Work Program) 09.10.2026 FINAL.pdf
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AGREEMENTS
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26. Authorize the Approval of a Development Agreement for the New Hampstead Parkway Extension and Other Improvements at 0 Fort Argyle Road with Brookhaven Development, LLC and Forest Lakes Developers, LLC Located in a Newly Annexed Area. (Planning & Urban Design)
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Exhibit 1: Ft. Argyle Road Development Agreement 10.14.2026.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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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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27. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision of Parcel B, Coastal Empire Fairgrounds, within Dewitt Ward Located in Aldermanic District 5. (Development Services Department).
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Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision Parcel B, Coastal Empire Fairgrounds, Dewitt Ward
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Exhibit 2: MPC Decision
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