City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, September 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 September 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus_WS DRAFT MINUTES September 11, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting_watermark.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on September 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
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Agenda Plus_ RM DRAFT MINUTES_September 11, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting_watermark.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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PRESENTATIONS
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4. Appearance and Recognition by the City of Savannah Human Resources Team of Human Resources Professionals Day.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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5. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Jacob Grier for Garden Square, a Restaurant located at 2400 Bull Street, Suite 6. The Establishment is located between East 40th and East 41st Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exbibit 1: Checklist - Garden Square
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Garden Square
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Garden Square
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Garden Square
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Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - Garden Square
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6. Approval of Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License to Kayla Black for Savannah Pirates & Treasure Museum, a museum located at 219 West Julian Street. The establishment is located between West Congress and West Bryan Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Savannah Pirates & treasure Museum
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Savannah Pirates & Treasure Museum
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Savannah Pirates & Treasure Museum
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Exhibit 5: Safety Plan Form - Savannah Pirates & Treasure Museum
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7. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Christopher Clarke for Honky Tonk South, a Restaurant located at 311 West Congress Street. The establishment is located between Montgomery and Jefferson Streets in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist Honky Tonk South
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Exhibit 2:Density Map- Honky Tonk South
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Honky Tonk South
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Exhibit 4: Measurement report - Honky Tonk South
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Exhibit 5: Safety Plan Form - Honky Tonk South
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8. Approval of a Class C (Beer) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales for Marco H. Sierra for Taqueria Los Compas, a Restaurant at 1101 East Montgomery Crossroads, Unit 5. The Establishment is Located Between Waters and Gohler Avenues in Aldermanic District 4.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Taqueria Los Compas
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Taqueria Los Compas
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Taqueria Los Compas
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Taqueria Los Compas
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Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - Taqueria Los Compas
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING HEARINGS
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9. Petition of Glynda M. Jones, President of the Liberty City-Richfield Southover Community Improvement Association for a Text Amendment Articles 5 Base Standards, 8 Use Standards, and 9 General Site Standards Pertaining to the Regulation of Vehicle and Freight Terminals and Vehicle Towing and Impound Facilities (25-003914-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Text Amendment (25-003914-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Map of IL-R Parcels (Aldermanic Districts).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Map of IL-R (Neighborhoods).pdf
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10. Petition of Wesley Green on behalf of Blue Heron Development, Inc. to Amend the Future Land Use Map Amendment from Planned Development to Commercial-Regional for 0 Ft. Argyle Road (11034 01035) (25-002523-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet FLUM Amendment for 0 Ft. Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: FLUM Map for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Concept Plan for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft FLUM Ordinance for 0 Ft. Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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11. Petition of Wesley Green on behalf of Blue Heron Development, Inc. to Amend the Zoning Map from P-B-C (Planned Community Business-County) to B-C (Community Business-City) with Conditions to Support the Annexation of 66.05 Acres at 5 West Gateway Blvd and 0 Ft. Argyle Rd (11034 01035 and 11034 01031) (25-000359-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet to Rezone 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle (25-000359-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Zoning Map for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle (25-000359-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Concept Plan for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance to Rezone 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle (25-000359-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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12. Petition of Glynda M. Jones, President of the Liberty City-Richfield Southover Community Improvement Association for a Text Amendment Articles 5 Base Standards, 8 Use Standards, and 9 General Site Standards Pertaining to the Regulation of Vehicle and Freight Terminals and Vehicle Towing and Impound Facilities (25-003914-ZA). (Additional Item Added)
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Text Amendment (25-003914-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Map of IL-R Parcels (Aldermanic Districts).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Map of IL-R (Neighborhoods).pdf
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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13. Petition to Annex ~66.05 acres Located at 5 W Gateway Blvd (PIN 11034 01031) and 0 Fort Argyle Road (PIN 11034 01035) from Chatham County to the City of Savannah.
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Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Concept Plan for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance to Annex 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argley.pdf
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14. Petition of Wesley Green on behalf of Blue Heron Development, Inc. to Amend the Future Land Use Map Amendment from Planned Development to Commercial-Regional for 0 Ft. Argyle Road (11034 01035) (25-002523-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet FLUM Amendment for 0 Ft. Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: FLUM Map for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Concept Plan for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft FLUM Ordinance for 0 Ft. Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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15. Petition of Wesley Green on behalf of Blue Heron Development, Inc. to Amend the Zoning Map from P-B-C (Planned Community Business-County) to B-C (Community Business-City) with Conditions to Support the Annexation of 66.05 Acres at 5 West Gateway Blvd and 0 Ft. Argyle Rd (11034 01035 and 11034 01031) (25-000359-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet to Rezone 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle (25-000359-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Zoning Map for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle (25-000359-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Concept Plan for 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft Argyle (25-002523-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 4: Draft Ordinance to Rezone 5 W Gateway and 0 Ft. Argyle (25-000359-ZA).pdf
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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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16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for 66 Police Vehicles in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,821,589 from Santee Automotive LLC. (Fleet Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Vehicle Replacement & Fleet Additions.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Vehicle Replacements & Vehicle Additions.pdf
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Storm Debris Removal from Crowder Environmental Services (primary), Ceres Environmental Services (secondary), and DRC Emergency Services (tertiary) in an Amount that Will Vary Based on the Severity of the Natural Disaster. (Sanitation Department)
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Exhibit1: Purchasing Note - Storm Debris Removal
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract for Street Maintenance & Repair Services to Samjay Services Inc. (Primary Contractor) and Savannah Paving (Secondary Contractor) in an Amount not to Exceed $800,000. (Transportation Services)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Street Maintenance & Repair Contract.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Street Maintenance & Repair Contract.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 to Expand Geographic Boundaries of the Economic and Land Use Study for the Civic Center with Robert Charles Lesser Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000. (Planning & Urban Design)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Expanded Scope Land Use Study.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Expanded Scope Land Use Study.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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20. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Documents Related to $146 Million in State of Georgia Funding Package for the City’s Phase 1 Improvements to the Savannah Industrial & Domestic (I&D) Water Treatment Plant and Associated Facilities (I&D Department)
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Savannah GFAPP002 Loan Agreement.docx
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21. Approval of an Amendment to the 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 for Federal Assistance as the Project Sponsor. (Human Services Department)
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Exhibit 1: Amended Resolution
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AGREEMENTS
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22. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the Initial PY25 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Awards for Adult ($164,196) and Dislocated Worker ($312,999) Programs. (WorkSource Coastal)
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Exhibit 2 Initial Allocation PY25 WIOA Dislocated Worker Grant Award.pdf
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Exhibit 1 Initial Allocation PY25 WIOA Adult Grant Award.pdf
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23. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the PY25 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Grant Award in the Amount of $1,022,865. (WorkSource Coastal)
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Exhibit 1 PY25 WIOA Youth Grant Award.pdf
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24. Authorize the City Manager to Accept a FY25 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant Award in the Amount of $500,000. The award will be used to provide programs from October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 to eligible dislocated workers who have been impacted by a natural disaster, laid off or job displacement and are seeking employment or training opportunities in high-demand industries. The City serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region.
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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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25. Authorize the Approval of the Installation of the East Savannah Neighborhood Historical Markers in Aldermanic District 3 (25-003989-HM) (Municipal Archives)
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Exhibit 1: HSMC Recommendation for East Savannah Neighborhood Historical Markers.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Map of East Savannah Neighborhood Historical Markers.pdf
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Exhibit 3: East Savannah Neighborhood Historical Markers.pdf
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26. Authorize the Approval of the Naming and Renaming of Public Property, Facilities and Streets Petition to Name the Basketball Court in Crawford Square to Honor Larry "Gator" Rivers in Aldermanic District 2 (25-004049-HM) (Information & Public Affairs)
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Exhibit 1: HSMC Recommendation for Larry "Gator" Rivers (25-004049-HM).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Submital Paket for Larry "Gator" Rivers.pdf
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27. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision, Meadow Lakes Phase 2. (Development Services Department)
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Exhibit: 1 Plat - Major Subdivision, Meadow Lakes Phase 2.pdf
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Exhibit: 2 MPC Decision.pdf
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28. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Major Subdivision, Brookline, Phase 5. (Development Services Department)
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Exhibit: 1 Plat Major Subdivision Brookline Subdivision Phase 5.pdf
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Exhibit:2 MPC Decision
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