City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 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-Bryan, 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 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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September 11, 2025 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 September 11, 2025.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session/Executive Session Held on August 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - WS DRAFT MINUTES_August 28, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting_watermark.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on August 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus - RM DRAFT MINUTES_August 28, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting_watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. An appearance by the members of the 912 Day Steering Committee in honor of Savannah Day 2025 on September 12, 2025.
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5. An appearance by Hispanic Outreach Leadership and Advocacy (HOLA) Savannah Task Force Members in observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, 2025, honoring the contributions of Hispanic Americans throughout our nation’s history and recognizing their continued service and impact within the Savannah community.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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6. Petition of Robert McCorkle on behalf of 1800 East 63rd, Property Owner, LLC for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment of 14.28 acres from Conservation and Residential General to Residential General at 1800 East 63rd Street (PIN 20104 30014) in Aldermanic District 3 (25-002852-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1800 E. 63rd Street FLUM (25-002852-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps of 1800 E. 63rd Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance FLUM (25-002852-ZA).pdf
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7. Petition of Robert McCorkle on behalf of 1800 East 63rd Property Owner LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment of 14.28 acres from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-16 (Residential Multifamily-2-16) with Conditions at 1800 East 63rd Street (PIN 20104 30014) in Aldermanic District 3 (25-002851-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1800 E. 63rd Street Rezoning (25-002851-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 1800 E. 63rd Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Survey of 1800 E. 63rd Street.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Multifamily Concept Plan for 1800 E. 63rd Street (07.2025).pdf
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Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for Rezoning (25-002851-ZA).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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8. Petition of Robert McCorkle on behalf of 1800 East 63rd Property Owner LLC for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment of 14.28 acres from Conservation and Residential General to Residential General at 1800 East 63rd Street (PIN 20104 30014) in Aldermanic District 3 (25-002852-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1800 E. 63rd Street FLUM (25-002852-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 1800 E. 63rd Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance FLUM (25-002852-ZA).pdf
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9. Petition of Robert McCorkle on behalf of 1800 East 63rd Property Owner LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment of 14.28 acres from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-16 (Residential Multifamily-2-16) with Conditions at 1800 East 63rd Street (PIN 20104 30014) in Aldermanic District 3 (25-002851-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1800 E. 63rd Street Rezoning (25-002851-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps of 1800 E. 63rd Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Survey for 1800 E. 63rd Street.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Multifamily Concept Plan for 1800 E. 63rd Street (07.2025).pdf
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Exhibit 5: Draft Ordinance for Rezoning (25-002851-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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10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Piping for Lift Stations 193 and 194 with Mersino Dewatering, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $58,591. (Sewer Maintenance)
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Exhibit1: Funding Verification - Piping.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Piping.pdf
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11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Delinquent Fee Collections for Code Compliance with Midwest Municipal Services, LLC in an Amount not to Exceed $77,400. (Code Compliance)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Delinquent Code Compliance Fee Collections.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Delinquent Code Compliance Fee Collections.pdf
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12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Ready-Mix Concrete to Diamond Construction and Renovation in an Amount not to Exceed $190,000. (Transportation Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Ready Mix Concrete.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Ready Mix Concrete.pdf
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13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Concrete & Asphalt Crushing Services to United Grounds Maintenance Services in an Amount not to Exceed $85,000. (Transportation Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Concrete and Asphalt Crushing Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Concrete and Asphalt Crushing Services.pdf
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14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (2) Combination Sewer Cleaner trucks and (2) Sewer Jetter trucks, in the amount of $1,793,644. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Combination Sewer Cleaner and Jetter Trucks.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Combination Sewer Cleaner Trucks & Sewer Jetter Trucks.pdf
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15. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract with Delinquent Tax Service, Inc., for the collection of Delinquent Property Tax, in an amount not to Exceed $162,000. (Revenue)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Delinquent Property Tax Collection.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Delinquent Property Tax Collection.pdf
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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Dredging of Alum Sludge Pond with D and DJ Carrier Group, LLC (LOCAL)(DBE) in the Amount of $2,370,000. (Industrial & Domestic Water Plant)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dredging of Alum Sludge Pond.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dredging of Alum Sludge Pond.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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17. Approval of a Corporate Partnership with Georgia Southern University for the Three-Year Period of 2025-2028, in the Amount of $157,500.
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18. Approval to Fund an Additional Year of the Professional Services Agreement with Carol Holladay & Associates, in the Amount of $96,000.
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19. Approval to Execute a Contract with TK Airport Solutions for the Purchase and Installation of Five Passenger Boarding Bridges for the Terminal Expansion Project, in the Amount of $8,496,166.
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20. Approval to Execute Task Work Order No. 13 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. for Design Services for the Economy Parking Garage Restoration Project, in the Amount of $250,193.
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21. Approval to Procure 44 Dell Pro Slim Plus Desktop Computers from Howard Technology Solutions, in the Amount of $44,440.
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22. Approval to Execute Task Work Order No. 10 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. for the Taxilane GA-V Reconstruction Project, in the Amount of $306,835.
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23. Approval of Task Work Order No. 3 Amendment 6 with Pond & Company for the Air Cargo Building Project, in the Amount of $60,627.
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24. Approval of Change Order No. 3 with C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. for the Taxiway G and Bridge Project, in the Amount of $51,107.
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25. Approval to Execute a Contract with Cooper Construction, for All Services Associated with the Replacement of Three Boilers, in the Amount of $918,800.
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26. Approval to Execute a Professional Maintenance Service Agreement with Johnson Controls for Years 2025-2030 for Three Chillers, in the Amount of $524,405.
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27. Approval for the Procurement of Services from ALTEL Systems Group for the Public Address Titan Upgrade Project, in the Amount of $134,959.
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28. Approval to Procure One Heavy Duty Trailer with Electric Brakes from All American Trailer Connection, in the Amount of $32,995.
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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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29. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with River Marsh-GSL, LLC for River Marsh for development consisting of 24 townhomes at 7719 Johnny Mercer Boulevard near Hwy 80.
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Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - River Marsh - Johnny Mercer Boulevard.pdf
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30. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Starland Bull, LLC for 2517 Bull Street for a development consisting of restaurant, office and retail space on Bull Street near West 42nd Street located in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - 2517 Bull Street.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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31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to Lease Agreement for the use of office space located at 6600 Abercorn Street (The Landmark Building) (Real Estate Services)
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Exhibit 1_Map Attachment- 6600 Abercorn.pdf
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Exhibit 2_Original Lease- 6600 Abercorn Landmark .pdf
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Exhibit 3_First Amendment- 6600 Abercorn.pdf
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32. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County governing construction of a new gymnasium on City property next to the Carver Village Community Center (Real Estate Services)
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Exhibit 1_IGA _County.CVGym.2025.V4.5Clean (003).pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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33. Authorize the Approval of a Major Subdivision named ‘Parcel C-8, Eastern Wharf, Phase 5’. The property will create 10 individual parcel lots located in Aldermanic District 2. (Development Services)
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Exhibit 2: MPC Approval
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Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision: Parcel C-8, Eastern Wharf, Phase 5.pdf
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34. Authorize the Approval of a Major Subdivision named ‘Parcel C-8, Eastern Wharf, Phase 6’. The property will create 10 individual parcel lots located in Aldermanic District 2. (Development Services)
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Exhibit 2: MPC Approval..pdf
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Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision: Parcel C-8, Eastern Wharf, Phase 6.pdf
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35. Authorize the Approval of a Major Subdivision development for two existing properties, named 'Parcel C-1B and C-1C, Eastern Wharf, Phase 7 totaling 0.841 acres located in Aldermanic District 2. (Development Services)
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Exhibit 2: MPC Approval.pdf
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Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision: Parcel C-1B & C-1C, Eastern Wharf, Phase 7.pd
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