City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 6:30 p.m.
Via ZOOM
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, Chairman |
| 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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| Jay Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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September 23, 2021 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 23, 2021.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of Minutes for the Work Session & City Manager's Briefing held on September 9, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - September 9, 2021 City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on September 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - September 9, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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4. Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting held on September 13, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.
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Exhibit 1: Draft Minutes - September 13, 2021 City Council Special Called Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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5. Appearance by SAFE Shelter Representatives to Receive a Proclamation Designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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6. A Proclamation Recognizing September 15, 2021 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month
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Exhibit 1: National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation.docx
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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 C (Beer, Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License to Seshu Kotcherlakota for The Hideaway Cafe, a Cafe at 105 Tibet Avenue, Between Abercorn Street and LaBrea Boulevard in District 6. No Concerns by Police or Issues with Littering or Loitering. Distance Measurement Met. (Existing Business/New Request) (Continued from September 9, 2021)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - The Hideaway20210825_17242286.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - The Hideaway20210825_17250239.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - The Hideaway Cafe20210923_09060005.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - The Hideaway20210825_17360333.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Neighborhood Agreement - The Hideaway20210825_17345644.pdf
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Exhibit 6: Security Plan - The Hideaway Cafe20210826_16461965.pdf
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8. Approval of a Class C (Wine)(By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Margurite Seckman for Superbloom, A Coffee Shop at 2418 Desoto Ave., Between W. 40th St. and W. 41st St. in District 2. No Concerns by Police or Issues with Littering or Loitering. Distance Measurement Met. (Existing Business/New Request)
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Superbloom.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map- Superbloom.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports- Superbloom.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report- Superbloom.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Superbloom.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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9. Petition of Phillip R. McCorkle from McCorkle, Johnson & McCoy, LLP (Petitioner) on Behalf of Whitaker @ Charlton Lane, LLC (Owner) for a Special Use Permit with Conditions to Have a Restaurant at 348 Whitaker Street (PIN 20032 05001). Aldermanic District 2. File No. 21-002772-ZA (Public Hearing Closed on August 26, 2021) [Continued from September 9, 2021 by Petitioner]
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet - 348 Whitaker Street.pdf
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Exhihibt 2: Good Neighborhood Agreement - 348 Whitaker Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Signed Good Neighborhood Agreement and Conditions of Special Use Permit 09.17.2021.pdf
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10. Petition of Nathan Pollard on Behalf of Linda B. Morgan and Charles D. Broometo to Amend the Zoning Map with Conditions for 1103 East 69th Street (PIN 20114 19002) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to O-I (Office Institutional) (File No. 21-003122-ZA). Aldermanic District 3. (Continued from September 9, 2021)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendations - 1103 E 69th Street.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance with Conditions - 1103 E 69th Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Proposed Conceptual Layout - 1103 E 69th 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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11. Petition of Nathan Pollard on Behalf of Linda B. Morgan and Charles D. Broometo to Amend the Zoning Map with Conditions for 1103 East 69th Street (PIN 20114 19002) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to O-I (Office Institutional) (File No. 21-003122-ZA). Aldermanic District 3. (Public Hearing Held on August 12, 2021 and Item Continued from September 9, 2021)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendations - 1103 E 69th Street.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance with Conditions - 1103 E 69th Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Proposed Conceptual Layout - 1103 E 69th Street.pdf
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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12. Approval for the Annexation of 5.019 Acres Located off Ogeechee Road near Canebrake Road. Property has been Developed as a Tractor Supply Company Store (Opened in July 202)
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Exhibit 1 - Petition - Tract A-1 Ogeechee Road
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Exhibit 2 - Annexation Ordinance - Tract A-1 Ogeechee Road
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13. Approval to Amend the Zoning Map for 6078 Ogeechee Road (PIN 11029 05004) Owned by F & A of Savannah, LLC from B-N (Neighborhood Business) to B-N-CO (Neighborhood Business-County) to Support Annexation (File No. 21-004509-ZA) (Tractor Supply Company Store; Opened in July 2021)
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Exhibit 1: Map - 6078 Ogeechee Road
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Exhibit 2: Annexation Petition - 6708 Ogeechee Road.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Map - 6078 Ogeechee Road
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14. Petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on Behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to East Broad Market Lofts Planned Unit Development (PUD). Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002411-ZA)
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Exhibit 1 MPC Recommendations - 527 E 39th Street.pdf
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Exhibit 2 Draft-Ordinance - 527 E 39th Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3 Map - 527 E 39th Street.pdf
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15. Petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on Behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to Amend East Broad Market Lofts Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Include 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010) with a Special Use Permit Condition for All Uses Except Residential. Located in Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002377-ZA)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendations - 527 E 39th Street.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Map - 527 E 39th Street.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Baldwin Park Letter - 527 E 39th Street.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft PD Ordinance Revised as of 09.17.2021
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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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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Consulting Services for an Impact Fee Program with Ross + Associates in the Amount of $92,800. Services will Include: Preparation of an Impact Fee Methodology Report, Capital Improvements Element, Final Impact Fee Schedule and Ordinance for Council Approval, Assistance with Program Implementation, etc. (Approx. 10 Months)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Impact Fees
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Impact Fees
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Exhibit 3: Proposal Letter - Impact Fees
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Exhibit 4: Scope of Work - Impact Fees
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Exhibit 5: Statement of Qualifications - Impact Fees
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Exhibit 6: Example of an Impact Fee Schedule - Impact Fees
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Exhibit 7: Development Impact Fees Executive Summary Memo 07.16.2021 - Impact Fees
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Exhibit 8: Henry County Matrix - Impact Fees
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Exhibit 9: Ross Proposal - Impact Fees
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Exhibit 10: Henry County RFP - Impact Fees
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17. Notification of an Emergency Procurement for the Repair of a Fire Truck with Williams Fire Apparatus in the Amount of $41,663. Fire Pumper Unit # 4518 Incurred Extensive Damage Due to an Accident. To Avoid Service Disruption, Immediate Repair is Necessary.
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Fire Pumper
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a Fuel Monitoring System with MECO of Savannah, Inc. (Local) in the Amount of $38,157. System will Serve Approx. 38 Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles Dispatching from the Interim Sanitation Headquarters at 1809 West Highway 80. Facility will be Used by Various Departments During the Design and Construction of the Permanent Facility on Dean Forest Road.
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Fuel Master
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Fuel Master
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Issue a Payment to S2K Consulting in the Amount of $75,569.93 for Completion of an Organization-wide Telecom Audit. Company Performed a Comprehensive Audit of the City's Telecommunications Billing Structure to Identify Services No Longer Needed. An Estimated Annual Savings of $203,350 was Identified.
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Audit of Telecom Bills
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Other Post Employee Benefits with United Healthcare in the Amount of $1,379,297. Contract will be Used by the Human Resources Department to Provide Group Medicare Advantage Plan with Part D Coverage for Retirees (65 and Older) and Spouses Who are Medicare Primary. Annual Cost is for Approximately 775 Covered Individuals.
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Other Post Employee Benefits
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Other Post Employee Benefits
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for East Bay Street Stair Repairs with E & D Contracting Services, Inc. (Local,DBE) in the Amount of $65,540. Contract will be Used to Repair Factors Walk Wall Stairwell Near 316 East Bay Street in Emmet Park. Stairwell has been Closed to the Public Since February 2020.
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Exhibit 1- Funding Verification - Factors Walk Stairwell
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Summary - .Factors Walk Stairwell
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification for Grounds Maintenance for Public Rights of Way with Samjay Services (Local) in the Amount of $85,000. Contract is Used to Maintain Grounds on Approximately 70 Miles of Medians and Street Rights of Ways (i.e. Abercorn St., White Bluff Rd., Middleground Rd., W. Bay Street, Derenne Avenue and Ogeechee Road).
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Installation of the Foundation and Substructure along with the Assembly of the Pedestrian Bridge at the Enmarket Arena with Johnson-Laux (Local, DBE) in the Amount of $749,931. The Enmarket Arena is Expected to Open in 2022. (Cost Included in Project Budget, SPLOST VI Funds)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arena Pedestrian Bridge
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Arena Pedestrian Bridge
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Two Electric Forklifts & Charging Stations (Internal Use) at the Enmarket Arena with Thompson Lift Truck in the Amount of $70,188. Equipment will be Used for Heavy Equipment and Materials. Due to Supply Chain Shortages, Expediting Purchase will Ensure Equipment is in Place for Arena Opening. (Cost Included in Project Budget)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arena Forklifts
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Arena Forklifts
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25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Removal of Diesel and Gasoline Fuel Pumps and Tanks (Including Potential Remediation) at the Old City Lot with Central Industries, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $80,000. Equipment is no Longer Needed at this Location Since Departments Have Relocated Operations to the New Floyd Adams Jr. Complex. (Cost Included in Project Budget)
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Exhibit 1: Purchasing Notes - Removal of Fuel Tank
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26. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for The Purchase and Installation of a Portable Basketball Floor System at the New Enmarket Arena with Connor Sports in the Amount of $165,612. (Cost Included in Project Budget)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Arena Basketball Flooring
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Arena Basketball Flooring
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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27. Appointment of City Manager Jay Melder to Serve on the Following Boards in his Official Capacity: Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC); Pension Board; Visit Savannah; and Savannah Resource Recovery Development Authority.
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Board Positions for Mayor and Alderman_20210923.pdf
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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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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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28. Settlement #1
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MISCELLANEOUS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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