City of Savannah


City Council Regular Meeting


AGENDA


Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.


City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahga.gov
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL

Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor
Carolyn H. 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-Chair
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 2:00p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED ONLY FOR HEARINGS

(Alcohol, Public, Zoning, and Budget)

Please limit comments to 2 minutes.

 
September 12, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for September 12, 2024.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on August 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - August 22, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
PRESENTATIONS
3. A Proclamation Recognizing September 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month and Appearance by HOLA Savannah Task Force Members in Observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The City of Savannah honors and celebrates the contributions of Hispanic Americans in our history across the nation, as well as celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans who currently serve our communities here in Savannah.
Exhibit 1: 2024 National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation.pdf
ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
4. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Rudy Gasdik for The Whiskey, a Bar Located at 224 West Bay Street. The establishment is located between Barnard Street Ramp and Montgomery Street in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Whiskey.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Whiskey.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Whiskey.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurements - The Whiskey.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - The Whiskey.pdf
5. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) and Class E (Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Rudy Gasdik for Wine Bar on the River, a Bar Located at 425 West River Street. The establishment is located between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Barnard Street in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Wine Bar on the River.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Wine Bar on the River.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Wine Bar on the River.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurements - Wine Bar on the River.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Wine Bar on the River.pdf
6. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Rudy Gasdik for River Street Mercantile, a Convenience Store Located at 427 West River Street. The establishment is located between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Barnard Street in Aldermanic District 2.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - River Street Mercantile.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - River Street Mercantile.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - River Street Mercantile.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurements - River Street Mercantile.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - River Street Mercantile.pdf
7. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Mital Patel for Diamond Food Mart, a Convenience Store Located at 3017 Bull Street. The establishment is located between West 46th and West 47th Streets in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Diamond Food Mart.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Diamond Food Mart.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Diamond Food Mart.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurements - Diamond Food Mart.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Diamond Food Mart.pdf
8. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Nirav Sheth for Liberty City Convenience Store, a Convenience Store Located at 1940 Mills B. Lane. The establishment is located between Interstate 516 and Liberty Parkway in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Liberty City Convenience Store.pdf
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Liberty City Convenience Store.pdf
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Liberty City Convenience Store.pdf
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Liberty City Convenience Store.pdf
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Liberty City Convenience Store.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Public Hearing on State-Mandated Annual Update to the Community Work Program Portion of the Capital Improvements Element (Adopted by City Council in February 2023, Which Amended the Chatham County-Savannah Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040).
Exhibit 1: Impact Fee Revenue by Public Service Facility.pdf
Exhibit 2: Savannah Five-Year Community Work Program (2025-2029) Redline Draft.pdf
Exhibit 3: Savannah Five-Year Community Work Program (2025-2029) Final Draft .pdf
Exhibit 4: Proposed Transmittal Resolution.pdf
ZONING HEARINGS
10. Petition of Donald Dyches on Behalf of Fort Argyle Storage, LLC and Fort Argyle, LLC for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Category from Residential - Suburban Single-Family to Commercial – Suburban at 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (11048B01022 and 11048B01023). Item supports annexation request (File No. 24-003509-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 2501 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (File No. 24-003509-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (File No. 24-003509-ZA).pdf
11. Petition of Donald Dyches on Behalf of Fort Argyle, LLC and Fort Argyle Storage, LLC to Zone Approximately 7.21 Acres Located at 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (11048B01022 and 11048B01023) from B-N (Neighborhood-Business) Zoning District to the B-N-CO (Neighborhood Business-County) Zoning District. Item supports annexation request (File No. 24-002255-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (File No.24-002255-ZA) .pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road Rezoning (File No. 24-002255-ZA).pdf
12. Petition of Ellen Harris on Behalf of James Silver for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Category from Residential General to Traditional Commercial at 0 William Street (PIN 20084 04012) on 0.27 Acres in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 24-003649-ZA). (Continued from the August 22, 2024, Council Meeting)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003649-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: FLUM Map for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003649-ZA).pdf
13. Petition of Ellen Harris on Behalf of James Silver for an Amendment to the Zoning Map from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) at 0 William Street (PIN 20084 04012) with Conditions on 0.27 Acres in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 24-003648-ZA). (Continued from the August 22, 2024, Council Meeting)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Rezoning of William Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Proposed Site Plan for 0 Wiliam Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
14. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of HOS Management, LLC for a Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Sec. 7.8 Savannah Downtown Historic District, Sec. 7.8.10(b) Historic District Height Map to Permit a Five-Story Development on Parcels Adjoining Cohen and Selma Streets with Conditions in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-000559-ZA). (Continued from the August 22, 2024, Council Meeting)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Text Amendment to Sec. 7.8 (File No. 24-00559-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: 601 Cohen Street Concept Plan from 06.05.2024.pdf
Exhibit 3: I-16 Perspective as of 06.05.2024.pdf
Exhibit 4: Savannah Station Hotel Program Study - updated 08.20.2024.pdf
15. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of HOS Management, LLC for a Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Section 7.13 Hotel Development Overlay District, Figure 7.13-1 to Permit Hotel Development on Parcels Adjoining Cohen Street in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-000558-ZA). (Continued from the August 22, 2024, Council Meeting)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Text Amendment to Sec. 7.13 (File No. 24-000558-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: 601 Cohen Street Concept Plan from 06.05.2024.pdf
Exhibit 3: I-16 Perspective as of 06.05.2024.pdf
Exhibit 4: Savannah Station Hotel Program Study - updated 08.20.2024.pdf
16. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah for a Text Amendment to Sections 7.8.10, 7.9.10, 7.10.11, 7.11.10, and 13.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to Address the Definition of True Stucco (File No. 24-003913-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for a Text Amendment Regarding Stucco (File No.24-003913-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Proposed True Stucco Ordinance (File No. 24-003913-ZA).pdf
PETITIONS
ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
17. Petition of Ellen Harris on Behalf of James Silver for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Category from Residential General to Traditional Commercial at 0 William Street (PIN 20084 04012) on 0.27 Acres in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 24-003649-ZA). (Continued from the August 22, 2024, Council Meeting)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003649-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: FLUM Map for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003649-ZA).pdf
18. Petition of Ellen Harris on Behalf of James Silver for an Amendment to the Zoning Map from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) at 0 William Street (PIN 20084 04012) with Conditions on 0.27 Acres in Aldermanic District 3 (File No. 24-003648-ZA). (Continued from the August 22, 2024, Council Meeting)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Rezoning of William Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 0 William Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 3: Proposed Site Plan for 0 Wiliam Street (File No. 24-003648-ZA).pdf
19. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of HOS Management, LLC for a Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Sec. 7.8 Savannah Downtown Historic District, Sec. 7.8.10(b) Historic District Height Map to Permit a Five-story Development on Parcels Adjoining Cohen and Selma Streets with Conditions in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-000559-ZA). (Continued from the August 22, 2024, Council Meeting)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Text Amendment to Sec. 7.8 (File No. 24-00559-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: 601 Cohen Street Concept Plan from 06.05.2024.pdf
Exhibit 3: I-16 Perspective as of 06.05.2024.pdf
Exhibit 4: Savannah Station Hotel Program Study - updated 08.20.2024.pdf
20. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of HOS Management, LLC for a Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Section 7.13 Hotel Development Overlay District, Figure 7.13-1 to Permit Hotel Development on Parcels Adjoining Cohen Street in Aldermanic District 2 (File No. 24-000558-ZA). (Continued from the August 22, 2024, Council Meeting)
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Text Amendment to Sec. 7.13 (File No. 24-000558-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: 601 Cohen Street Concept Plan from 06.05.2024.pdf
Exhibit 3: I-16 Perspective as of 06.05.2024.pdf
Exhibit 4: Savannah Station Hotel Program Study - updated 08.20.2024.pdf
21. Petition of Bridget Lidy on Behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah for a Text Amendment to Sections 7.8.10, 7.9.10, 7.10.11, 7.11.10, and 13.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to Address the Definition of True Stucco (File No. 24-003913-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for a Text Amendment Stucco Text Amendment (File No.24-003913-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Proposed True Stucco Ordinance (File No. 24-003913-ZA).pdf
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
22. Approval for the Annexation of 7.21 Acres Located at 2505 and 2521 Fort Argyle Road. The property owner desires to connect to City utilities at inside city rates.
Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - Fort Argyle Road.pdf
Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - Fort Argyle Road.pdf
23. Petition of Donald Dyches on Behalf of Fort Argyle Storage, LLC and Fort Argyle, LLC for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Category from Residential - Suburban Single-Family to Commercial – Suburban at 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (11048B01022 and 11048B01023). Item supports annexation request (File No. 24-003509-ZA).
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 2501 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (File No. 24-003509-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road FLUM (File No. 24-003509-ZA).pdf
24. Petition of Donald Dyches on Behalf of Fort Argyle, LLC and Fort Argyle Storage, LLC to Zone Approximately 7.21 Acres Located at 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (11048B01022 and 11048B01023) from B-N (Neighborhood-Business) Zoning District to the B-N-CO (Neighborhood Business-County) Zoning District. Item supports annexation request (File No. 24-002255-ZA).
Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road (File No.24-002255-ZA) .pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 2505 and 2521 Ft. Argyle Road Rezoning (File No. 24-002255-ZA).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)
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Janitorial and Floor Care Services with Klean-Pro Facility Services, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $51,666. This contract will provide janitorial services for the Sanitation facilities. (Sanitation)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Janitorial Sanitation.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Janitorial Sanitation.pdf
26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Job Training Program with Summit Training Specialist, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $71,400. The Child Development Associate (CDA) job training program will serve 120 income eligible scholarship recipients. (Human Services)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Child Development Associate Training Services (Emerge).pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Child Development Associate Training Services (Emerge).pdf
27. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Securing Structures with Beers Housing, Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $77,662. The Code Compliance Department will utilize this contract for the removal of unsafe structures that can attract criminal activity or other unwanted elements. (Code Compliance)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Securing Structures Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Securing Structures Services.pdf
28. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Illegal Dumping Clearing Services with Sam-Jay Services, Inc. (LOCAL) in An Amount Not to Exceed $87,600. The Park & Tree Services Division will utilize this contract for clearing services of illegal dumped items on City owned properties and right-of-ways within the City of Savannah. (Park &Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Illegal Dumping Clearing Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Illegal Dumping Clearing Services.pdf
29. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) with Layer 3 Communications (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $119,989. SCADA is a system of software and hardware elements that maintains efficiency in the City's Water Supply and Treatment Department by controlling processes locally or remotely. (Water Supply & Treatment)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SCADA Annual Maintenance Renewal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SCADA Annual Maintenance Renewal.pdf
30. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Portable Radios with Motorola Solutions in an Amount Not to Exceed $175,560. This contract will be used by the Innovation + Technology Services Department to purchase replacement radios for the Savannah Fire Department (SFD) to replace aging radios that have fallen out of production. (Innovation + Technology)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Motorola Portable Radios SFD.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Motorola Portable Radios SFD.pdf
31. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Grounds Maintenance of Canals & Ditches with J. Corbett Enterprises, Inc. (LOCAL)(DBE) in An Amount Not to Exceed $302,245. The Park & Tree Department will utilize this contract for grounds maintenance services on various canals, ditches, and their associated rights-of-ways, and easements within the City limits. (Park & Tree)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Grounds Maintenance for Canals & Ditches.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Grounds Maintenance for Canals & Ditches.pdf
32. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Crossroads Water Reclamation Facility Clarifier Drain Repairs with Ruby-Collins, Inc in the Amount of $275,583.The repairs will include replacement of broken plug valves on the drain lines of the three secondary clarifiers at the Crossroads Water Reclamation Facility. (Public Works & Water Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Crossroads Clarifier Repairs.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Crossroads Clarifier Repairs.pdf
33. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Electronic Time Keeping System with Workforce Systems Group/TCP Software in an Amount Not to Exceed $213,580. The contract extension will provide City-wide implementation of the electronic timekeeping system which will increase operational efficiency, reduce manual workload and errors, and provide auditing capabilities to accurately track and manage time, attendance, payroll, and FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Requirements. (Human Resources)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Modification Electronic Time Keeping System.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Modification Electronic Time Keeping System.pdf
34. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Building Envelope Design with Raymond Engineering-GA, Inc. (LOCAL)(DBE) in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000. The City of Savannah has ongoing needs for business envelope design services and ongoing observation on various building envelope projects, which may vary in complexity, on an as-needed, on-call basis. Following disaster events, damage assessments of roofs and water damage in City facilities, and safety evaluations will be needed as well. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Building Envelope Design Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchase Note - Building Envelope Design Services.pdf
35. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Design Services of the Eastside Gym Addition at PARC with Hussey Gay Bell (LOCAL) in the Amount of $452,500. These services will be used to develop addition plans to construct a gym at the existing building at PARC. The program of spaces will include a gymnasium, player locker rooms, gym office and storage, public restrooms, and lobby. (Capital Projects) (Continued from the August 22, 2024, Council Meeting)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - PARC Eastside Gym.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - PARC Eastside Gym.pdf
36. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 to the Existing Agreement with C.E. Garbutt Construction Company for the City Hall Restoration Phase 1 Project in the Amount of $107,475. This contract modification is for additional Scope of Work to replace the finishes in the 2nd floor Media Room. (Capital Projects)
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - City Hall Restoration Project.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - City Hall Restoration Project.pdf
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
37. Approval to Procure Wayfinding Stanchions, Panels, and Signage from Lavi Industries, in the Amount of $81,300.
38. Approval to Procure Taxiway Lighting Equipment from Allen Enterprises, Inc., in the Amount of $99,600.
39. Approval to Execute a Work For Hire Agreement with BenL Consulting International d/b/a Ben Lao & Associates, in the Amount of $144,800.
40. Approval to Procure Common Use Passenger Processing System Gate Positions and Gate Information Displays from Infax., in the Amount of $221,122.
41. Approval to Renew a Five-Year Contract with GoApron for a Gate Management System, in the Amount of $267,300.
42. Approval to Participate in a Robmark Advertising Campaign to Promote New Air Service, in the Amount of $287,678.
43. Approval to Procure Security Screening Equipment from Leidos Corporation, in the Amount of $317,611.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
44. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the FY2024 and FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding and Grant Agreement with the Subrecipient Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless, Inc. for Federal Assistance as the Project Sponsor.
Exhibit 1: Resolution - Authorize Submission of FY24 CoC Application.pdf
45. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Transmit the Draft 2024 Capital Improvements Element Annual Update for Regional and State Review. 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.
Exhibit 1: Impact Fee Revenue by Public Service Facility.pdf
Exhibit 2: Savannah Five-Year Community Work Program (2025-2029) Redline Draft.pdf
Exhibit 3: Savannah Five-Year Community Work Program (2025-2029) Final Draft .pdf
Exhibit 4: Proposed Transmittal Resolution.pdf
AGREEMENTS
46. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), Bryan County, Bulloch County, Chatham County, and the City of Savannah to Conduct a Comprehensive Analysis of the Housing Market and Provide a Housing Market Needs Assessment and Planning Services for the Four-county Area.
Exhibit 1: Intergovernmental Agreement - Housing Study.pdf
Exhibit 2: Intergovernmental Agreement - Housing Study (Redline).pdf
47. Approval of Modification No. 2 and Extension of the PY2023 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Year-Round Youth Sub-award Period of Availability for WIOA Services.
Exhibit 1: PY23-25 Adult and DW Statement of Grant Awards.pdf
Exhibit 2: PY23 Youth Grant Award.pdf
48. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the FY2024 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Award in the Amount $250,000, Transferring Dislocated Worker Funds to the Adult Funding Stream. The award will be used to provide training and supportive services to adults who are unemployed or underemployed from October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
Exhibit 1: FY24 Dislocated Workers Transfer to Adult Funds.pdf
49. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the Initial PY24 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Awards for Adult ($161,516) and Dislocated Worker ($417,154) Programs. The awards will be used to provide programs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 to adults who are unemployed or underemployed, and adults who have lost their jobs. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
Exhibit 1: Initial Allocation - PY24 Dislocated Worker Grant Award.pdf
Exhibit 2: Initial Allocation - PY24 Adult Grant Award.pdf
50. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the PY24 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Grant Award in the Amount of $1,056,927. The award will be used to provide youth programs from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, to low-income youth between the ages of 16 and 24. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
Exhibit 1: PY24 Youth Grant Award.pdf
51. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with West Highland Developers, LLC for Tract N Townhomes. This is for a development consisting of 158 townhomes in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Tract N Townhomes.pdf
52. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Forsyth Conservancy Inc. and City of Savannah Which Outlines Mutually Beneficial Roles and Responsibilities to Promote and Maintain the Preservation, Historic Integrity, and Open Access of Forsyth Park for All of Its Users. (Item Postponed at the Request of Staff)
Exhibit 1: MOU - Friends of Forsyth Park Conservancy Inc.pdf
REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
53. Authorize the Sale of Timber at the New Hampstead Conservation Tract. The City obtained a forest stewardship management plan from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) to assist the City in safe and productive management of this important property and recommended the City engage an experienced forestry management consultant and timber broker to implement the forestry management plan.
Exhibit 1: Map Attachment - New Hampstead.pdf
Exhibit 2: Timber Harvesting Agreement - New Hampstead.pdf
54. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Land Lease with Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC (AT&T). Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC (“AT&T”) currently leases two parking spaces in the State Street Parking Garage from the City of Savannah.
Exhibit 1: Bellsouth Land Lease Agreement - State Street Parking Garage.pdf
Exhibit 2: Map Attachment - State Street Parking Garage.pdf
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
55. Settlement #1.
MISCELLANEOUS
56. Approval to Rename Magnolia Park, Located at the Corner of Bacon Park Drive and Morgan Street, to Robert "Bobby" Sturgess Park.
Exhibit 1: SIGNED Decision - Sturgess Park 24-003715-HM.pdf
Exhibit 2: Staff Report - Sturgess Park.pdf
Exhibit 3: Submittal Packet - Sturgess Park.pdf
57. Approval of an Honorary Street Designation for "Linda B. Harris Way" on the Portion of Live Oak Street Between East 35th and East 36th Streets.
Exhibit 1: SIGNED - HSMC Linda B Harris Way Honorary Naming 24-003712.pdf
Exhibit 2: Support Letter - Linda B Harris Way.pdf
Exhibit 3: Submittal Packet - Linda B Harris Way.pdf
58. Approval of Major Subdivision: Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 1C. This proposed property totals 8.293 acres and will consist of 33 lots with varying lot sizes. The property is accessed from Highgate Boulevard in Aldermanic District 5.
Exhibit 1: Major Subdivision: Oakwood at New Hampstead Phase 1C.pdf
59. Approval of a Major Subdivision: Tract N, Phase 3, The Highlands at Godley Station. The proposed property totals 3.758 acres and will consist of 36 single family lots with varying lot sizes. The property is located at Slade Street and Goodleigh Circle in Aldermanic District 1.
Exhibit 1: Plat - Major Subdivision Tract N Phase 3 The Highlands at Godley Station.pdf
60. Added Item: Authorize the City Manager to Accept the PY24 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Award for National Dislocated Worker/Disaster Recovery Grant (NDW/DRG) Program in the Amount of $215,000. The award will be used to provide disaster recovery activities from August 5, 2024, through June 30, 2025, to assist with temporary loss of employment, clean-up projects, demolition, repair, renovation, and reconstruction of destroyed public structures, facilities and lands within the 10-county region communities affected by Hurricane Debby.
61. Added Item: Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act FY2024 Rapid Response Grant Award in the Amount of $50,000. The award will be used to implement general Dislocated Worker workforce training activities. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
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