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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA September 20, 2012 The regular meeting of Council was held this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was given by Pastor Scottie Sweeney of St. Phillips A.M.E. Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Edna Jackson, Presiding Alderman Van Johnson, II Mayor ProTem Aldermen Tony Thomas, Chairman of Council Alderman Mary Osborne, Vice-Chairman of Council Alderman Carol Bell, Tom Bordeaux, John Hall, Estella Shabazz, And Mary Ellen Sprague City Manager Rochelle D. Small-Toney City Attorney James B. Blackburn, Sr. Assistant City Attorneys William W. Shearouse and Lester B. Johnson The Minutes of the following meetings were approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried: Approval of the Council Minutes of September 6, 2012 Approval of the summary/final minutes of the City Council Work Session/City Manager’s Briefing of September 6, 2012 Approval of the Council Minutes of a Special Council Meeting of August 31, 2012. Approval was given for the Mayor to sign two affidavits and resolutions for Executive Sessions held on Friday, August 31 and Thursday, September 6, upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. PRESENTATIONS President of the Coastal Jazz Association was present to invite City Council to the Savannah Jazz Festival, September 23-30, 2012. He thanked the Council for their support and he stated jazz was good for Savannah’s cultural and economic life. He gave the line-up for the upcoming festival. Mayor Jackson thanked them for their work on the festival. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS ALCOHOL BEVERAGES LICENSE HEARING As advertised, the following alcoholic license petitions were heard. No one appeared in objection to the issuance of these licenses and upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague, and unanimously carried, they were approved: Daniel Allen Carpenter for UPR Enterprises, LLC t/a West Wing Pizza, requested a beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales at 18 E. State Street, which is located between Bull and Drayton Streets in District 1. (New request by existing business) Jennifer Huskey for 5 Spot Sav, LLC t/a 5 Spot, requested a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales at 4430 Habersham Street, which is a new location between Lamara Drive and E. 60th Street in District 4. (New owner/location) Derrick Pair for Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC t/a Courtyard Savannah, requested to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license from Angela Small at 415 W. Liberty Street, which is located between Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Montgomery Street in District 1. (Change of management) 1  ZONING As advertised, Dr. Roland S. Summers, Agent for Georgia Medical Society, Owner (Z- 120404-62503-2), requested to rezone 612 Drayton Street from RIP-A (Residential, Institutional, Professional – Medium Density) to RIP-B (Residential, Institutional, Professional – Medium Density). The Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) recommends approval. The building located at 612 Drayton Street has existed since approximately 1900 and is currently vacant. It has been continuously owned by the Georgia Medical Society and in the recent past has served as an office and meeting facility. The proposed change from RIP-A to RIP-B is consistent with the Tricentennial Comprehensive Plan which indicates that commercial uses are appropriate and mixed use buildings should be encouraged within the areas designated Traditional Commercial. Marcus Lotson was present to give the MPC’s recommendations. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried the public hearing was closed. Upon a motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried the request was granted. As advertised, William Dempsey, Agent for Figure 8 Georgia, LLC, Owner (Z-12-000110-ZA), requested a text amendment to the Savannah Zoning Ordinance to amend Article L New Hampstead PUD Section 4.12 Signage, Subsection 4.12.1 to change the design and location of Community Boundary Monument Signs for the New Hampstead planned residential community. MPC recommends approval. The New Hampstead Master Plan is officially part of the approved zoning district for the New Hampstead development. Figure 8 Georgia, LLC owns the development and is the legal Master Developer. The proposed amendment is site specific to the New Hampstead development and will not affect other areas. Marcus Lotson was present to give the MPC’s recommendations. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried the public hearing was closed. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried the request was granted. As advertised, Metropolitan Planning Commission (Z-120404-62503-2), recommended a text amendment to the Savannah Zoning Ordinance to amend Article K, Section 8-3214 Traditional Neighborhood – 2 (TN-2) to clarify the use conditions related to corner lots. Article K, Section 8-3214 of the Zoning Ordinance presents a listing of allowable uses in the TN-2 District. Although the TN-2 district is considered to be primarily a residential classification, limited commercial uses are allowed by right on corner lots. Additionally, part f. of that section states generally that the owner of a building located on a corner lot, upon meeting certain criteria, shall be permitted to establish any use allowed in the TC-1 (Traditional Commercial) district subject to conformance with development standards of the TN-2 district. The proposed text amendment would alter the format of the section to more accurately follow the format in place prior to the 2007 amendment and would restore the specific site characteristics which were inadvertently omitted from the previous amendment. The changes, though slight in number, will clarify the intent of the district and the provisions which may be used to establish TC-1 uses on an appropriate corner lot. Marcus Lotson was present to give the MPC’s recommendations. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried the public hearing was closed. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried the request was granted. PETITIONS Pete Liakakis, Chatham County Commission Chairman, for Chatham County – Petition 120197, requested an encroachment onto Apache Avenue right-of-way at the Bell’s Landing Boat Ramp in order to renovate and improve the existing facility. The Bell’s Landing Boat Ramp facility is located at the most southerly end of Apache Avenue in the Village/Rio/Armstrong neighborhood and dead-ends at Hoover Creek. Included in the request is a 17’ x 120’ encroachment along the east side of the street for two (2) parallel parking spaces, curb, gutter, and landscaping and a 25’ x 36’-6” encroachment at the dead-end of Apache Avenue for three (3) head-in parking spaces, a partial handicap access lane, and curb and gutter. The petition has been reviewed by Public Works and Water Resources, Development Services, Sanitation and Fire with no notable objections. There is a 6” water main located on Apache Avenue. The City will not be responsible for any damage within the encroachment areas in the event the water main requires maintenance. The approval of said petition is subject to the signing of a user’s agreement by Chatham County which is currently being drafted between the City’s Public Works and Water Resources Bureau and the County. All City permitting and construction guidelines must be followed and the petitioner is responsible for all maintenance of all items within encroachment request. Approval of Petition 120197 in which Chairman Liakakis requests granting of encroachment onto Apache Avenue right-of-way for improvements to the Bell’s Landing Boat Ramp facility, subject to the above conditions. Petitioner should also be advised that such encroachment grants no ownership rights to the property and that if ever required the structure(s) must be removed at the property owner’s expense. The City is held harmless for maintenance and liability of the encroachment. Alderman Thomas thanked the County because this is an improvement within the City limits of Savannah, in District 6, the old Bells Landing area. The City is undertaking the Coffee Bluff Marina project and access to the water would be temporarily cut off, and this will be the closest point. Upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz carried with Aldermen Bell, Bordeaux, Osborne, Thomas, Sprague, Hall, Shabazz, Mayor Jackson voting in favor, and Alderman Johnson recusing himself because he works for Chatham County. 2 Thomas A. Nash of Nash Law Firm, P.C. for Abercorn Terrace Investment, LLC – Petition 120110, requested a refund for 2011 property taxes on Parcel Identification Number 2-0106 -04-002 (Abercorn Terrace Apartments in Savannah, Georgia). The property is located at 113-144 E. 62nd Street between Abercorn, 63rd, and 61st Streets. The request for refund is filed pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-380 which allows for a refund when there is an overpayment of taxes due to an erroneous assessed value. The request has been reviewed by the Revenue Department, Management Services, and Administrative and Community Services. The original petition requested the refund be based on an assessed value of $3,501,000. Staff reviewed all of the information that was provided and recommended approval of a 2011 City tax refund based on a professional appraisal assessing the property at $5,100,000. Approval of a 2011 City tax refund to be issued in the amount of $89,950.00 based on a professional appraisal assessing the property at $5,100,000.00. Alderman Osborne stated because it involved tax monies, the public needed an explanation for the requested refund, which prompted City Manager Toney to read the stated petition. City Attorney Blackburn said this was different than most refund requests. The State law provides, in a clear error, someone can appeal to the governing body the assessment. The owners detected an error and appealed to the Chatham County Commissioners. Although the County Commissioners can’t over-rule the assessors, this is a safety valve where one can go to the governing body. The County Commissioners held a public hearing, had an extensive debate, and concluded that the appraisal submitted by a private appraiser found a definite error in the matter of computation by the assessor. After this hearing and findings of the fact, the Commissioners set the assessment. Since the County does the assessing, the City has some legal obligation through the normal procedures of accepting the findings of the County Assessor. The only way the City could make an assessment was to make the same findings that the County had made and the Revenue Department treats it as if it was the same assessment of the assessors. Mr. Thomas Nash thanked the Mayor and Council Members for allowing the hearing of this item. The notice of assessment was never received by the manager in 2011, and apparently went to an old address and former partner. The present manager was extremely surprised when receiving the county and city tax notices. The assessors had miscalculated the rent which caused the increase in taxes. They approached the County with the mistake and the county had refunded the taxes and were now asking the City to do the same. City Attorney Blackburn pointed out that he has the minutes from the County Meeting and he asked that they become a part of these minutes so that they become a part of the permanent record. Therefore, the minutes are on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried and approved the refund was granted ORDINANCES First and Second Readings Sean Brandon stated the ordinance presented this date is the product of several months of hard work by City staff and the Project Advisory Committee who identified various residential parking issues and traffic problems with the growth of SCAD. Through a collaborative alliance with the community, the Committee established goals and solutions that encompassed supporting the Thomas Square Comprehensive Plan and sanctioning their proposed Ordinance. He acknowledged the people who were present that were involved in the project and thanked them for their long hours: Virginia Mobley, Library staff, Stephanie Cutter, Susan Broker, Heather Fish, additional citizens and City staff. Mayor Jackson thanked all of the people involved. Alderman Shabazz thanked Susan Broker and the Citizens Office working with the citizens on a job well done. Alderman Thomas commended the group by saying problems in the community are solved best by neighbors working together, this is a good example of that, and the government could help but it takes the neighborhood coming together. He did register a concern that came from years of asking SCAD for an update on their growth plan/capital improvement plan, as there are many issues regarding parking. Ordinance read for the first time in Council September 6, 2012, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time September 6, 2012, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried and approved. AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND DIVISION II, CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES, APPENDIX 1- TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, SECTION 218-PARKING METER ZONES, TO ESTABLISH NON- METERED TIME CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES WITHIN AN AREA BOUNDED BY 33RD STREET ON THE NORTH, 37TH STREET ON THE SOUTH, BARNARD STREET ON THE WEST AND ABERCORN STREET ON THE EAST IN ORDER TO IMPROVE PARKING AVAILABILITY FOR RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND LIBRARY PATRONS AND STAFF. Sec. 218. - Parking meter zones and non-metered time-controlled zones (see section 7-1062). (a)Generally. This Ordinance shall apply to the area bounded on the north by the Savannah River, on the east by the eastern curbline of East Broad Street, on the south by the southern curbline of 37th Street, and on the west by the western curbline of West Boundary Street. (b)Meter zones. Pursuant to section 7-1062 and section 7-1069 of this Code, parking meter zones are defined as follows: 3  Zone A: That area of the city bounded on the north by the Savannah River; on the east by the eastern curbline of Abercorn Street; on the south by the southern curbline of Oglethorpe Avenue; and on the west by the western curbline of Barnard Street. Zone B: All areas of the city as defined in paragraph [subsection] (a) above, where meters have been authorized, except those areas defined as Zone A and Zone C. Zone C: Any street or street segment within the area defined in paragraph [subsection] (a) above which has been designated for placing of ten-hour parking meters. Zone D: Any street or street segment within the area defined in paragraph [subsection] (a) above which has been designated for non-metered time limit parking. (c)Metered Time limitations between certain hours. A. Fifteen minutes, unless otherwise stated: Along the northern curb of Bryan Street from Bull Street to a point 140 feet east of Bull Street. McDonough Street, adjacent to the Little Theater. On Bull Street, east side, first space north of State Street. On State Street, north side, first space east of Bull Street. Three meters located on the north side of the 00 block of West Bryan Street east of Whitaker Street. Two meters on the south side of St. Julian Street between Bull and Drayton Streets. On the north side of Gaston Street between Barnard and Tattnall Street. York Street, 100 block east, two meters on the south side west of the yield sign at Abercorn Street. B. Thirty-minute limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Saturdays after noon, Sundays and public holidays, unless otherwise stated: Along the east curb of Lincoln Street starting at a point 42 feet north of the north curb of Oglethorpe Avenue and extending 44 feet northward. Along the east side of Barnard Street between Broughton Street and State Street. Along the easterly curb of Bull Street east of Johnson Square and north of St. Julian Street, and between Bryan Street and Bay Street Lane. Along the easterly curb of Bull Street east of Wright Square and between President Street and York Street. Along the easterly side of Bull Street beginning at the southerly curb of York Street and extending southerly 65 feet. Along the north side of State Street between Bull and Drayton Streets. Along the northerly curb of Bay Street north of Emmett Park 42 feet east of the point where such curb is intersected by a line parallel to the easterly property line of Lincoln Street and extending easterly from such point a distance of 44 feet along such northerly curb of Bay Street north of Emmett Park. Along the northerly curb of Bryan Street between a point 140 feet east of Bull Street and Drayton Street. Along the northerly curb of St. Julian Street between Full Street and Drayton Street. Along the northerly side of State Street between Bull and Whitaker Streets. Along the south curb of Congress Street commencing 30 feet west of Abercorn Street and extending 44 feet westward. Along the south side of Bay Street commencing 30 feet east of Barnard Street and extending eastwardly for a distance of 136 feet. Along the southerly curb of York Street at the first two parking spaces east of Whitaker Street. Along the southerly side of Congress Street between Bull and Drayton Streets. Along the west curb of Bull Street from Broughton Street to State Street. Along the west curb of Jefferson Street for a distance of 45 feet north of Bay Lane. Along the westerly curb of Abercorn Street between Broughton Street and Congress Street. Along the westerly curb of Bull Street between Broughton Street and Congress Street. Along the westerly curb of Bull Street west of Johnson Square and south of St. Julian Street. Around Johnson Square. At the easternmost parking space on the north curb in the 200 block of the parking area north of Bay Street. Bryan Street from Whitaker Street 160 feet east. Easterly side of Abercorn Street beginning ten feet south of Congress Lane, continuing to 45 feet south of Congress Lane. Easterly side of Abercorn Street between Bay Lane and Bryan Street. First three spaces on York Street, south side, east of 4  Barnard Street. Four meters on Congress Street east of Jefferson Street. North side of President Street east of Bull Street, beginning 28 feet from Bull Street and continuing to 66 feet along the north side of President Street. North side of State Street start 20 feet west of Abercorn Street to a point 110 feet to the west. On Congress Street between Barnard Street and Bull Street: seven 30-minute meters, one ten-hour meter, and nine two-hour meters. On the east side of Barnard Street between St. Julian Street and Congress Street. On the east side of Montgomery Street between York Street and State Street. On the south side of York Street at the first two parking stalls west of Habersham Street. On the west side of Bull Street between York Lane and Oglethorpe Avenue. On the west side of Habersham Street at the first parking stall south of York Street. South side of Congress Street between Barnard Street and Jefferson Street (parking meters 305, 313). South side of East Bay Street (parking meter 011). The first three former two-hour parking meters south of State Street on the east side of Barnard Street. The first two meter spaces on the east side of Montgomery Street between Oglethorpe Avenue and York Street. The first two parking spaces on the north side of St. Julian Street east of Drayton Street. The five parking meters located on the east side of Bull Street between Jones Street and Jones Lane between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The five parking meters on the east side of Bull Street between Jones Street and Jones Lane. The northernmost parking meter on the east side of Abercorn Street between Bryan Street and Bay Street Lane. The third, fourth and fifth spaces on the south side of York Street between Whitaker Street and Bull Street, east of Whitaker Street. Two meters on the east side of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between Congress and St. Julian Streets. Two spaces on the west side of Bull Street between York Street and York Lane. West side of Abercorn Street between Broughton Street and Congress Street (six parking spaces). Two meters on Habersham Street south of Bay Street. C. One-hour limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Saturdays after noon, Sundays and public holidays, unless otherwise stated: Along both sides of St. Julian Street between Abercorn Street and Lincoln Street. Along both sides of St. Julian Street between Drayton and Abercorn Streets. Along the easterly side of Abercorn Street east of Reynolds Square between Congress Street and Bryan Street. Along the easterly side of Bull Street between Congress and St. Julian Streets. Along the southerly side of St. Julian Street between Bull and Drayton Streets. Meter number 217 on the west side of the 200 block of Bull Street. North (eight meters) and south (11 meters) sides of Charlton Street between Bull Street and Whitaker Street. On both sides of Bull Street on the east side of Madison Square between Harris Street and Charlton Street. The Madison Square side of Bull has five one-hour meters. Bull Street (east side) has three one-hour meters. The remaining three meters on that side are three-hour meters. On St. Julian Street between Johnson Square and Whitaker Street. On the east side of Habersham Street between York Lane and Oglethorpe Avenue: four five-hour meters. On the west side of Bull Street between Liberty Street and Harris Street: five one-hour meters, one five-hour meter. On the west side of West Broad Street in the first two parking spaces south of Zubly Street: one three-hour meter, one one-hour meter. Parking meters 101, 103 and 105 on Abercorn Street being adjacent to 123 Abercorn Street. Parking spaces on the south side of York Street between Drayton Street and Abercorn Street: four one- hour meters, three five-hour meters. Parking spaces on the south side of York Street between Whitaker and Bull Streets, except for the third, fourth and fifth spaces east of Whitaker Street. Spaces 1 to 4 and space 9 are one-hour meters. South side of Congress Street between Bull Street and Drayton Street: eight one- hour meters. South side of Perry Street (first seven meters) between Whitaker Street and Bull Street east of Whitaker Street. 5 D. Three-hour limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Saturdays after noon, Sundays and public holidays, unless otherwise stated: Along both sides of Broughton Street between Price and Houston Streets, except between Bull Street and Drayton Street. Between Price and Houston, there are five five-hour meters on the north side and nine two-hour meters on the south side of Broughton Street. Along the east side of Bull Street from Jones Street to Taylor Street. Along the east side of Drayton Street from Gordon Street to Gaston Street. Along the northerly side of Bryan Street between Abercorn Street and Lincoln Street. Along the southerly side of Congress Street between Abercorn Street and Lincoln Street. Along the southerly side of York Street between Jefferson Street and Lincoln Street. Along the westerly side of Abercorn Street between Liberty and Harris Streets. Along the westerly side of Abercorn Street west of Reynolds Square and between St. Julian Street and Bryan Street. Charlton Street between Bull and Whitaker Streets. East Broad Street, east side, between Broughton and Bay Streets. East Bryan Street, 500 block. Houston Street, 100 block. Macon Street, north and south sides, between Bull and Drayton Streets. On both sides of Bull Street between Gordon and Gaston Streets. On the south side of Bay Street between Habersham Street and Price Street. On the south side of Charlton Street between Drayton Street and Abercorn Street. E. Two-hour limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Saturdays after noon, Sundays and public holidays, unless otherwise stated: Along both sides of Abercorn Street between 40th Street Lane and 42nd Street. Along both sides of Abercorn Street between Gaston Street and Huntingdon Street. Along both sides of Broughton Street between Jefferson Street and West Broad Street. Along the east side of Habersham Street between Perry Street and Liberty Street. Along the north curb of Oglethorpe Avenue between Drayton Street and Lincoln Street. Along the north side of Bryan Street between Lincoln Street and Habersham Street. Along the west side of Bull Street between Duffy Street and Duffy Street Lane. Along the west side of Habersham Street between Perry Lane and Liberty Street. Around the perimeter of Chatham Square. At the north curb of Oglethorpe Avenue between Drayton and Whitaker Streets. Both sides of Bull Street between Harris Street and Jones Street. Both sides of Charlton Street between the west curb of Bull Street and Drayton Street. Both sides of Jones Street between Montgomery Street and Jefferson Street. Both sides of Taylor Street between Habersham Street and Price Street. Bull Street, east side, between Henry and Duffy Streets and on both sides of Duffy Street between Bull and Drayton Streets. Congress Street on the south side from Barnard Street to Whitaker Street. East Factor's Walk, 400 block. East side of Habersham Street between Hull Street and McDonough Street, three spaces. In the parking lots between River Street and the Savannah River, East Broad Street to West Broad Street, owned by the City of Savannah. Liberty Street between Lincoln Street and Habersham Street. North and south side of the zero block of West Harris Street (17 parking spaces). North side of Macon Street between Abercorn Street and Drayton Street. North side of Oglethorpe Avenue in the first three spaces west of Houston Street. North side of Oglethorpe Lane between Bull Street and Whitaker Street. On Abercorn Street between Gaston and Gordon Streets. On both sides of Barnard Street from Liberty Street to Harris Street. On both sides of Broughton Street between East Broad Street and Houston Street. On both sides of Bull Street from Taylor Street to Gordon Street (area around Monterey Square). On both sides of Gordon Street from Bull Street to Barnard Street. On both sides of Gordon Street from Bull Street to Drayton Street. On both sides of Houston Street between York Street and Oglethorpe Avenue. On both sides of Taylor Street between Abercorn Street and Drayton Street. On both sides of Taylor Street from Bull Street to Barnard Street. On both sides of Taylor Street from Bull Street to Drayton Street. On both sides of Wayne Street from Bull Street to Barnard Street. On both sides of Wayne Street from Bull Street to Drayton Street. 6  On Factor's Walk in the 300 block (east of Lincoln Street). On the east side of Abercorn Street between Huntingdon Street and Huntingdon Lane. On the east side of Abercorn Street from Charlton Lane to Jones Street and from Jones Street to Jones Lane. On the east side of Barnard Street between Wayne and Gaston Streets. On the north and south sides of Macon Street from Lincoln Street to Habersham Street. On the north side of Gaston Street from Bull Street to Barnard Street. On both north side of Gordon Street between Barnard Street and Whitaker Street. On the north side of River Street between the Barnard Street ramp and the Bull Street ramp. On the north side of River Street from Bull Street to a point 130 feet east of the Lincoln Street ramp between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except Sundays and public holidays unless there are signs posted prohibiting parking at any time. On the north side of State Street between Price and Habersham Streets. On the northerly curb of Bay Street between the easterly line of Bull Street and the easterly line of Abercorn Street. On the south side of Congress Street between Whitaker and Barnard Streets. On the south side of Congress Street from its intersection with Drayton Street and extending eastward for three parking spaces. On the south side of Gordon Street between Barnard Street and Whitaker Street. On the south side of Williamson Street between Jefferson Street and Montgomery Street. On the south side of York Street between Price Street and Houston Street. On the west side of Barnard Street between Taylor Street and Gaston Street. South side of 66th Street between Frederick Street and Sutlive Street. South side of Bay Street between Price Street and East Broad Street. State Street between East Broad Street and Houston Street. The east side of Barnard Street between McDonough Street and Hall Street. The north and south sides of McDonough Street between Whitaker Street and Barnard Street. The north curb of Gaston Street between Drayton and Bull Streets. West side of Abercorn Street between McDonough and Perry Streets. West side of Bull Street between Bay Street and Bay Lane. West side of Jefferson Street between Jones Street and Berrien Street. Within the area bounded by the south property line of Bay Street, the east property line of Lincoln Street, the north property line of Oglethorpe Avenue, and the west property line of Jefferson Street, except where other time limits are specified. On the north side of East Hull Street between Price Street and Habersham Street. On the north side of Jones Street between Montgomery Street and Jefferson Street. On the south side of Charlton Street between Montgomery Street and Jefferson Street. On the east side of Montgomery Street between Jones and Charlton Street. State Street between East Broad Street and Houston Street. East St. Julian Street, between Abercorn and Drayton Street. Oglethorpe Avenue, north side, between Drayton Street and Bull Street. All vehicles parked in violation of this [sub] section shall be subject to being towed away in accordance with the towaway ordinances of the city. F. Ten-minute limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, unless otherwise stated: Along the curb of Bull Street between State Street and York Street in front of the post office building. G. Twenty-minute limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Saturdays after noon, Sunday and public holidays, unless otherwise stated: At the south court of Oglethorpe Avenue between Habersham Street and Lincoln Street. On the west side of Habersham Street from Oglethorpe Avenue to Bull Street. H. Two-hour parking at any time, unless otherwise stated: Along both sides of Harris Street between Abercorn Street and Lincoln Street. East and west sides of Houston Street between Congress and Bryan Streets. East 7  side of Montgomery Street north of Oglethorpe Avenue. North and south sides of Charlton Street between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets. North and south sides of President Street between Price and Houston Streets. North side of Bryan Street between East Broad and Houston Streets. North side of Bryan Street between Price and Habersham Streets. North side of St. Julian Street between East Broad and Houston Streets. On Abercorn Street between Jones Street and Taylor Street. On both sides of Barnard Street between Oglethorpe Lane and Hull Street. On both sides of Bull Street between Gordon Street and Gordon Lane. On both sides of Harris Street between Jefferson Street and Montgomery Street. On both sides of Harris Street from Whitaker Street to Barnard Street. On the east side of Lincoln Street from its intersection with Oglethorpe Avenue northward for two spaces. On the north and south sides of the roadway north and Bay Street between Whitaker Street and Barnard Street and on Whitaker Street from Bay Street northward. On the north side of Gaston Street between Abercorn and Drayton Streets. On the north side of Hull Street between Barnard and Jefferson Streets. On the north side of State Street between Houston Street and Price Street. On the south side of Harris Street starting 45 feet east of the east property line of Lincoln Street and extending eastward to Habersham Street. On the south side of Oglethorpe Avenue between Montgomery Street and Jefferson Street. On the south side of Perry Street between Barnard Street and Whitaker Street. On the west side of Bull Street between Henry Street and Henry Lane. On Old Liberty Street between West Broad and Liberty Streets. South side of Congress Street between Price and Habersham Streets. The north side of Harris Street from Drayton Street to Abercorn Street. The south side of Charlton Street from Abercorn Street to Lincoln Street. The south side of Jones Street from Bull Street to Drayton Street. Wayne Street, both sides, Montgomery Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Wayne Street, south side, Montgomery Street to Tattnall Street. Alice Street, both sides, Tattnall Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Tattnall Street, both sides, Gaston Street to Wayne Street. Jefferson Street, west side, Wayne Street to Gaston Street. I. Twenty-four-minute parking at any time, unless otherwise stated: At the immediate curb in front of Memorial Hospital, the distance of the canopied area, extending 156 feet. J. Five-hour parking at any time, unless otherwise stated: Both sides of Barnard Street between Charlton Street and Taylor Street. Both sides of Berrien Street between Montgomery Street and Tattnall Street. Both sides of Habersham Street between Oglethorpe Avenue and York Street. Both sides of Jones Street, Jefferson Street to Barnard Street. Both sides of Tattnall Street between Taylor Street and Charlton Street. Both sides of Taylor Street between Barnard Street and Tattnall Street. Bull Street between Charlton Street and Jones Street. Charlton Street between Drayton Street and Abercorn Street. East side of Abercorn Street between Oglethorpe Avenue and Colonial Place, 20 spaces. East side of Habersham Street between McDonough Street and Perry Lane, seven spaces. East side of Montgomery Street between Taylor Street and Charlton Street. In the 500 block of East Congress Street. North side of Gaston Street between Whitaker Street and Barnard Street. North side of Oglethorpe Avenue between Houston Street and Price Street. North side of Taylor Street between Tattnall Street and Montgomery Street. On both sides of Barnard Street between Perry Street and Liberty Street. On both sides of Barnard Street, Harris Street to Charlton Street. On both sides of Charlton Street, Montgomery Street, to Barnard Street. On both sides of Harris Street between Barnard Street and Tattnall Street. On both sides of Harris Street between Tattnall Street and Jefferson Street. On both sides of Houston Street from Congress Street to Broughton Street. On both sides of Jefferson Street, Harris Street to Charlton Street. On both sides of Tattnall Street between Liberty Street and Harris Street. 8  On both sides of Tattnall Street, Harris Street to Charlton Street. On the north side of Gordon Street between Bull Street and Drayton Street. On the north side of McDonough Street for the first six meters west of Bull Street. On the north side of Oglethorpe Avenue between Lincoln Street and Habersham Street. On the north side of Oglethorpe Avenue from its intersection with Abercorn Street to its intersection with Habersham Street. On the north, south and east sides of the grass plot north of Bay Street opposite the Savannah Vocational School. On the south side of Congress Street between Houston Street and East Broad Street. On the south side of Harris Street on the north side of Pulaski Square. On the south side of Strand Street between Whitaker Street and Barnard Ramp. On the south side of the 100 block of East Macon Street between Drayton and Abercorn Streets. On the south side of York Street between Lincoln Street and Price Street. On the west side of Montgomery Street between Turner Boulevard and Oglethorpe Avenue. West side of Jefferson Street between Berrien Street and Taylor Street. West side of Jefferson Street between Charlton Street and Jones Street. K. Fifteen-minute limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Saturdays after noon, Sundays and public holidays, unless otherwise stated: The north side of Bryan Street from its intersection with Bull Street eastwardly for a distance of 140 feet. L. Ten-hour limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, unless otherwise stated; provided further, that operators of vehicles utilizing such meters shall only be relieved of having to deposit sufficient money to operate the meters after 12:00 noon on Saturdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays: Bay Street between Barnard Street and Jefferson Street. Macon Street between Drayton Street and Abercorn Street. On the north side of Bay Street between Lincoln Street and East Broad Street. On the north side of Bryan Street between first four meters east of Lincoln Street. On the north side of Emmett Park beginning at a point 637 feet along the drive which commences at the intersection of Bay Street opposite Houston Street on the east, and continuing from said point along the north side of Emmett Park in a westerly direction a distance of 219 feet. On the south side of Bryan Street between Habersham Street and Lincoln Street. On the west side of Habersham Street between Bryan Street and Congress Street. Parking meter numbers 113 and 115 on York Street and parking meter numbers 128 and 130 on Barnard Street, all being adjacent to the Juliette Gordon Low Federal Building. South side of Oglethorpe Lane between Drayton Street and Floyd Street. M. Ten-hour parking meter zones, $0.25 per 2½ hours, unless otherwise stated: Bay Street between Barnard and Jefferson Streets, north side. Bay Street between Barnard and Jefferson Streets, south side. Bay Street between East Broad and Houston Streets, south side. Bay Street between Houston and Price Streets, south side. Bay Street between Montgomery and Jefferson Streets, south side. Bay Street between Price and Habersham Streets, south side. Bay Street between Rossiter Place and Rossiter Place, north side. East Broad Street between Bay and Bryan Streets, west side. East Broad Street between Bryan and St. Julian Streets, west side. First parking space on the south side of President Street just east of Drayton Street. On both sides of Harris Street between Montgomery Street and West Broad Street. On the east side of Montgomery Street, Liberty Street to Oglethorpe Avenue. On the east side of Tattnall Street between Taylor Street and Jones Lane. On the north side of Liberty Street, Barnard Street to Jefferson Street. On the north side of Taylor Street between Barnard and Tattnall Streets. On the north side of Taylor Street between Tattnall and Jefferson Streets. 9  On the south side of McDonough Street between West Broad Street and West Montgomery Street. On the south side of Perry Street west of Barnard Street. On the south side of Taylor Street between Barnard and Tattnall Streets. On the west side of Barnard Street between Jones Lane and Taylor Street. On the west side of Barnard Street, Turner Boulevard to Perry Street. On the west side of Jefferson Street between Liberty Street and Harris Street. On the west side of Montgomery Street between Liberty Street and Perry Street. On the west side of West Montgomery Street between Perry Street and McDonough Street. On the west side of West Montgomery Street between Turner Boulevard and McDonough Street. Rossiter Place, first 18 spaces north of Bay Street, north side. West Broad Street between Bay and Bryan Streets, east side. West Broad Street between Bay and Bryan Streets, west side. William Street between Jefferson and Montgomery Streets, south side. N. Ninety-minute limit between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except Sundays and holidays: Eight parking meters on the south side of Bay Street between Lincoln Street and Habersham Street. O. Ninety-minute limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Saturdays after noon, Sundays and public holidays: North side of 0 block of West Liberty Street. South side of 0 block of West Liberty Street. South side of Bay Street between Lincoln Street and Habersham Street. (d) All-day parking on Saturdays in certain areas. There shall be no metered time limitation for parking all day on Saturdays on the following streets and areas: Bryan Street from Habersham Street to Whitaker Street. (e) Non-metered time limitations between certain hours A. Thirty-minute limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. North curb of 34th Street beginning at the first legal space west of Bull St. for a distance of 40 ft. west. West curb of Bull St. beginning at a distance of 140 ft. south of 35th St. continuing 60 ft. south. West curb of Abercorn beginning at a distance of 99 ft. south of 36th St. continuing 20 ft. south. B. One-hour limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Both sides of 34th St. between Barnard St. and Whitaker St. Both sides of 34th St. between Bull St. and Drayton St. North curb of Brady St. between Barnard St. and Whitaker St. South curb of Brady St. beginning at Whitaker St. and heading west approximately 150 ft. Both sides of Brady St. between Whitaker St. and Bull St. Both sides of 36th St. between Barnard and Whitaker St. Both sides of the southern portion of 36th St. between Drayton St. and the Live Oak Library south of the median. Both sides of 36th St. between Drayton St. and Abercorn St. C. Ninety-minute limit between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Both sides of 34th St. between Whitaker St. and Bull St. excluding 30 min. spaces on north side. Both sides of 34th St. between Drayton St. and Abercorn St. Both sides of 35th St. between Drayton St. and Abercorn St. Both sides of 36th St. between Whitaker St. and Bull St. Along the northern and western borders of Thomas Square. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012. ************************************* 10  RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANTING OF A DEED TO DELORES B. HARDWICK FOR THE EAST FIFTEEN FEET OF LOT 75, FAIRVIEW SUBDIVISION, CABELL WARD, DESIGNATED LOT 1B ON A SURVEY PREPARED BY JEFF HORNE, GRLS#3131, HORNE SURVEYING & MAPPING, INC., DATED JULY 18, 2012. WHEREAS, the within described property was declared surplus to the City’s needs on the 22 nd day of March, 2012; and WHEREAS, the designated properties have been deemed to be non-conforming parcels, unsuitable for use or development by anyone other than the adjoining property owners; and WHEREAS, under O.C.G.A. § 36-37-6(g), the City of Savannah may offer such property for sale to the adjacent owners; and WHEREAS, Delores B. Hardwick is the owner of the property adjacent to the east of the subject portion; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah have approved the conveyance of the property to Delores B. Hardwick for fair market value; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in regular meeting of Council assembled, that the City Manager is authorized to execute a Fee Simple Deed to Delores B. Hardwick, to the property described herein, and the Clerk of Council to attest said Deed and affix the City’s seal. All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, shown as Parcel 1-B on a survey dated July 18, 2012, prepared by Jeffrey M. Horne, GRLS No. 3131, of Horne Surveying and Mapping, Inc., a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A and made a part hereof. Said parcel is more particularly described as beginning at the southwest corner lot 76 of Fairview Subdivision; thence with a curve with an arc length of 15.48’, with a radius of 430.00’, with a chord bearing of s 80º13’05” w, with a chord length of 15.48’, to a capped 5/8” rebar; thence n 24º05’35” w a distance of 87.86’ to a capped 5/8” rebar; thence n 64º50’53” e a distance of 15.00’ to a concrete monument; thence s 24º05’35” e a distance of 91.96’ to a capped 5/8” rebar; which is the point of beginning, having an area of 0.03 acres. ADOPTED AND APPROVED 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012 UPON MOTION BY ALDERMAN BELL, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BORDEAUX AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS Selection of City Attorney. Alderman Bordeaux made a motion that the City Council elect W. Brooks Stillwell as the City Attorney, effective September 21, 2012, seconded by Alderman Hall. The terms of his service as City Attorney would be in compliance with the letter of engagement from Mr. Stillwell dated September 18, 2012 to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and made a part of the record. Alderman Thomas requested the letter be read to the public, not necessarily verbatim, but basically addressing the different points in the letter regarding the employment. Alderman Bordeaux stated it had been an extensive search process by the City Council, and it is coming after many, many years of helpful service from the current City Attorney James Blackburn. He said there would be a proper time to thank him for his many years of service. The Council interviewed several candidates and it was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Stillwell would be the best choice at this time for this position. Under the engagement Mr. Stillwell would serve as the City Attorney, would be the head of the City’s Legal Department, be responsible for the people in his department, and the scope of his services are set out in the various documents herein. In terms of compensation, Mr. Stillwell as City Attorney would have an annual base salary of $180,000. He would be billed for his time at the rate of $165.00 per hour, up to a total of $220,000. The salary will be applied against hourly fees on a monthly basis. Mr. Stillwell would be a City employee, and would receive employee benefits subject to the same terms as City employees. He also served as a City Alderman for 17.3 years with great distinction. Under the City’s retirement plan he would be legally entitled to combine his 17.3 years with the time he will serve as City Attorney; however, he has agreed to only count 5 years of his 17.3 years towards retirement. Mr. Stillwell is currently a member of the Law Firm Hunter-Maclean and as part of the employment agreement he will resign from his partnership with the law firm. He would be permitted to continue working with private clients on matters which they do not have a conflict with the City of Savannah. The City is in the process of locating an office for Mr. Stillwell and his staff, and the position of City Attorney will serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council. 11 * Alderman Thomas said that Attorney Stilwell has agreed to submit statements on a monthly basis describing the types of services performed. If any municipal bonds were issued, the accounting for the fees collected outside the scope of it would also be provided to members of Council. Alderman Bordeaux amended his motion and it was seconded by Alderman Osborne to state that Attorney Blackburn would continue to serve until November 1st and Attorney Stillwell would serve as Attorney-Elect during that time. Mayor Jackson assured everyone that Attorney Blackburn would be around to help out for a long, long time. Alderman Osborne thanked Alderman Bordeaux for his knowledge and assistance in the search and hiring of the new City Attorney. Alderman Bordeaux thanked her but stated it was a group effort. Mayor Jackson said when Council took on the task of searching for a new attorney, they were not sure if they should hire a consultant. They instead did it themselves along with the support of Attorneys James Blackburn, Lester Johnson and William Shearouse, and she thanked the Council for their support. She then called for a vote on the amendment and it was unanimous. Alderman Johnson asked Alderman Bordeaux to amend his motion to give a 30-day transitional period for Mr. Blackburn and Mr. Stillwell. The Mayor then called for a vote on the amended motion stating Mr. Stillwell would be the City Attorney with the terms agreed upon in the letter of engagement and starting on November 1st. This was seconded by Alderman Osborne. Alderman Thomas stated the issue of the municipal bond should be in the public record and not behind closed doors. He said if, within the next 6-months a municipal bond is issued, he wanted to see the fees that are collected and how much money was paid to the City Attorneys. Mayor Jackson said his request would be recorded in the minutes but it is not part of the motion. A vote was taken on the motion as amended and it unanimously carried. Attorney Stillwell thanked the Council and Attorney Blackburn for his many years of service. Alderman Johnson made a motion to make James Blackburn City Attorney Emeritus. This was seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Attorney Blackburn thanked the Council and reminded them as a City employee he would be retiring. He then received a standing ovation. * Corrected in the October 4, 2012 meeting. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REPORTS Angle Parking on Park Avenue Between Bull and Whitaker Streets. Traffic Engineering has reviewed the conditions along Park Avenue based on a request from Parking Services to increase the amount of parking at the south end of Forsyth Park. Vehicles are currently permitted to angle-park on the north side of Park Avenue between Bull and Drayton Streets. Only parallel parking is allowed between Bull and Whitaker Streets. This section of Park Avenue located south of Forsyth Park, between Bull and Whitaker Streets is classified as a local street and primarily serves visitors to the park. There is no parking on Whitaker and Drayton Streets along the park; there is some parallel parking on Gaston Street on the north end. Park Avenue’s curb to curb width is 45 feet. Forty-five degree angle parking requires 15 feet of street width; parallel parking needs 8 feet. The remaining 22 feet is more than necessary for two-way passenger vehicle traffic. Currently, eight to ten vehicles can legally park on the north side of Park Avenue. With 45 degree angle parking, there is room for 15 marked stalls. Recommend that parking on the north side of Park Avenue between Bull and Whitaker Streets be changed from parallel parking to angle parking. Parking Services concurs with this recommendation. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried the request was granted. BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS As advertised, per the City Manager’s recommendation - upon a motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved: Motorola Six Months Service Agreement – Sole Source Purchase – Event No. 689. Approval to renew a six months Motorola service agreement from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $99,959.16. The six months service contract will be used by the Information Technology (IT) Mobile Shop to provide infrastructure repair, technical support services and on-site response for police dispatch and operator positions. This is a sole source purchase because Motorola is the only provider of this radio system equipment and service. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Internal Service Fund/Information Services/Data Processing Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 611-1140-51251). Tiburon Records Management Software Maintenance and Support – Sole Source Purchase – Event No. 686. Approval to procure software maintenance and support services for the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Records Management System and the Computer Aided Dispatch system for a one year period from Tiburon, Inc. in the amount of $199,517.00. This is a sole source purchase because software maintenance is only available through from the developer of the system. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Internal Service Fund/Information Services/Data Processing Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 611-1140-51251). Compliance Stack Testing – Sole Source Purchase – Event No. 694. Approval to procure compliance testing services from O’Brien & Gere in the amount of $34,500.00. The testing service will be utilized by the Water Reclamation Department on one of two multiple hearth sewer sludge incinerators at the Water Reclamation President Street facility. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s Air Branch is requiring the No. 1 incinerator to be tested by November 1, 2012. The reason for the sole source is this company is the only source from which this type of service is available. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Water Reclamation (Account No.521-2553-51295). 12 Furniture for Administrative Building – Sole Source Purchase – Event No. 703. Approval to procure furniture for the new Administrative Building in the amount of $44,231.25. The new administrative building is located at the Refuse Disposal Department of the Sanitation Bureau, 1327 Dean Forest Road. This purchase is being made from a statewide contract (SW60748). The sole source vendor is required due to this company being the only known supplier of this item. This bid has been opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net-30 Days. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, (Account No. 511-7103-51520). Alderman Sprague requested account names. Radiation Alert Monitors – Sole Source – Event No. 702. Approval to procure radiation alert monitors and accessories for Savannah Fire and Emergency Services from Canberra Industries in the amount of $27,500.00. The sole source vendor is required due to this company being the only supplier of this item. S.S. Canberra Industries (D) $ 27,500.00 Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Savannah Fire & Emergency Funding Source (Account No. 212-3117-GT0147) Critical Work Force Shelter and Multi-Use Facility – Contract Modification No. 4 (WT228) – Event No. 691. Approval of Contract Modification No. 4 from Dabbs-Williams General Contractors, LLC in the amount of $43,797.00. This contract modification is to furnish and install hollow metal panels to conform to the most current guidelines of the second edition of the FEMA 361 through the use of high impact shutters on all of the windows. A credit in the amount of $8,000.00 for the original shutters is also included. Approval of Contract Modification No. 4 to Dabbs-Williams General Contractors, LLC in the amount of $43,797.00. The cumulative total of the contract requires Council approval of this modification. The new contract price will now be $5,714,059.53. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Capital Improvements Funds/Capital Improvements Project/Other Costs/Critical Work Force Shelter and Multi-Use Facility (Account No. 311-9207-52842-WT228). Medicare Advantage Plan – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 692. Approval to renew an annual contract with Humana Inc. for one year effective January 1, 2013 to provide group Medicare Advantage Plan for City retirees and their spouses who are Medicare primary. Changes to governmental accounting standards require recognizing the cost of post employment benefits (OPEB) over the working career of an employee. In order to reduce this liability while maintaining retiree medical benefits, the best solution is a group sponsored fully insured Medicare Advantage Plan. Based upon 100% enrollment, the annual cost for the approximately 600 covered retirees and spouses equals $1,295,952.00 of which the City will pay on average 52% of the premium. This premium is reflective of an increase of $37,584.00, or approximately 3%, from the prior year. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Medical Insurance/Medicare Advantage Costs (Account No. 621-9805-52294). Visitor Center and Baggage Claim Upgrades – Event No. 617 –Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received approval to enter into a contract with Collins Construction Services, Inc. in the total amount of $378,040.00 for the Visitor Center and Baggage Claim Upgrades project. This Airport Modernization Program project consists of upgrades to the level one baggage claim area. The project includes demolition work, painting, new carpeting, new Visitor Center millwork, gypsum board metal stud construction, plus electrical work. This project will also include signage for the Airport Art Gallery. Base Bid Additive Total Alternate Amount Bid (E)Collins Construction Services, Inc. $371,000.00 $7,040.00 $378,040.00 (E)Pioneer Construction, Inc. $379,960.00 $7,600.00 $387,560.00. Approval of the base bid plus the additive alternate from Collins Construction Services, Inc. North Aviation Development – Chatham County Land Disturbance Activity Permit – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received approval for a Land Disturbance Activity Permit with Chatham County in the amount of $38,000.00. Due to the lengthy environmental permitting process in order for the Airport Commission to meet the initial aggressive schedule for the North Aviation Development (NAD) project, it was necessary to apply for the federal, state, and City permits as soon as possible. All the permits were secured before work began. When the aviation manufacturing area was de-annexed, the federal and state permits still applied but not the City approval. Chatham County requires a County Land Disturbing Activity (LDA) Permit for the 12 acres of wetlands being filled in the de-annexed area. The County’s Land Disturbing Activity Permit requires an NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit and a County Development Permit. NPDES Permit fees are $40.00 per acre for the 12 disturbed acres which equals $480.00 (which has already been approved and paid). Chatham County Development fees are $3,000 per acre for the 12 disturbed acres plus a $2,000.00 base fee which comes to $38,000.00. Airport Information Technology Upgrade Restructure and Design Cost – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received approval of a contract with URS Corporation in the amount of $91,764.00 for the Airport Information Technology Upgrade Restructure and Design. After reviewing the completed Master Plan and examining business models adopted by other airports, the Airport Commission believes that the Airport will benefit more if it installs and owns the supporting infrastructure (backbone) for the new systems under a new business model and a restructuring of the upgrade phases. Original Business Model: Each of the new or upgraded systems would be installed separately by different providers at little or no cost to the Airport, with the exception of the telephone system. The provider pays for the infrastructure and system; maintains ownership; and receives most of 13 the revenue. The Airport benefits from the services provided by the systems. Proposed Business Model: The Airport provides the infrastructure necessary to support each system and then solicits proposals for a provider to install and maintain the combined systems. The Airport provides the infrastructure (Costs more initially to install), maintains ownership of the infrastructure (backbone), and receives most of the revenue. Original upgrade phases: • Inventory & Fiber Master Plan Development • Broadband Internet Connection • Shared Use Distributed Antenna System (SU-DAS) • Wi-Fi Upgrade • Telephone System Proposed phase restructure: The Internet Connection, SU-DAS, and Wi-Fi phases are combined and maintained by one provider. Having one provider responsible for all systems creates a single point of contact for any system issues. The telephone system would remain separate because it will be maintained and used mostly by Airport Commission employees. • Inventory Fiber Master Plan Development • Terminal Fiber Plan (Backbone) • Broadband Internet Connection, SU-DAS, Wi-Fi URS estimates that it will cost $481,339.00 to build the necessary infrastructure. This cost will be placed in the budget for 2013. There is a possibility that a portion of this cost may be PFC (Passenger Facility Charge) eligible. The revised design cost for the proposed project, excluding the telephone system, is now $162,790.00 opposed to $167,186.00, of which $71,026.00 has already been approved. This leaves a remaining balance of $91,764.00, for system design. URS is the Airport Commission’s Engineer of Record and has qualified staff to assist and oversee this project. FAA Reimbursable Agreement for Midfield RVR – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received approval to enter into a Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Midfield Runway Visual Range (RVR) in a not to exceed amount of $175,000.00. The Airport Commission previously approved funding of $30,000.00 for FAA services required to perform a review of a design package, including drawings and specifications, provided by the Airport Commission for the establishment of an FAA NAVAID facility (a Midfield RVR). To ensure conformance to FAA design standards, the FAA and the Airport Commission now need to enter into a separate reimbursable agreement to cover the implementation of FAA’s portion of the project which is to oversee the construction and installing the equipment. There will be a separate Airport Commission contract to prepare the site which is also budgeted. The fully-loaded estimated FAA cost associated with this agreement is $175,000.00. The Airport Commission is required by FAA to prepay the entire estimated cost of the agreement. The cost estimates contained in the agreement are expected to be the maximum costs associated with this agreement, but may be modified to recover the FAA’s actual costs. The RVR project budget is $613,352.00. Subject to approval by the City Attorney. Amendment 1 to AIP Grant No. 3-13-0100-053-2012 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received approval to accept Amendment No. 1 to AIP (Airport Improvement Program) Grant No. 3-13-0100-053-2012 in the amount of $366,590.00 for the extension of Taxiway A, in order to redirect unused entitlement funds to the North Aviation Development (NAD) project from a prior year (2010) grant. These funds became available as a result of the estimated closeout of the G/A Connector Taxiway and Site Development Project. Bull Street Fire Station No. 5 (PB-423) – Amendment No. 1 – Event No. 693. Approval of Amendment No. 1 from SHEDDarchitecture (d.b.a. Cowart Coleman Group) in the amount of $9,256.00. This amendment is for the consultant to provide an extension of Resident Project Representative Services, by 48 calendar days. The consultant entered into the original agreement with an expectation of 270 days of construction time. Due to project complexity developed during design, a longer construction time, 300 days, was agreed upon during bidding and contract execution. A corresponding increase in the Resident Project Representative’s time in the construction overview component of the project has thus been realized. The general contractor of the project has advised completion of construction work to occur 18 calendar days past the agreed upon contract completion date, thus making necessary a corresponding time increase of Resident Project Representative Services. Also, approval of Amendment No. 1 to SHEDDarchitecture in the amount of $9,256.00. The cumulative total of the agreement requires Council approval of this modification. The new contract price will now be $270,281.00. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvements Projects/Other Costs/New Fire Stations (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PB423). Alderman Johnsons requested an update in 2 weeks and a time frame for completion. Upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Osborne and carried the amendment was approved. Tatemville Noise Barrier – Contract Modification No. 2 (TE613) – Event No. 690. Approval of Contract Modification No. 2 from Kimley-Horn & Associates in the amount of $12,000.00. This contract modification is to revise the project noise study to review potential noise implications from the updated Boulevard Option concept for DeRenne Avenue, on the currently designed Tatemville noise barrier. The study is the result of a review meeting with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and will likely confirm building the noise wall as designed, adjusting the design to allow for possible future modifications, or building a modified noise wall. Approval of Contract Modification No. 2 to Kimley- Horn & Associates in the amount of $12,000.00. The cumulative total of the contract requires Council approval of this modification. The new contract price will now be $191,985.00. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvements Projects/Other Costs/Tatemville Noise Barrier (Account No. 311-9207-52842-TE613). Alderman Shabazz requested additional information and wanted a date certain on the beginning of construction. **************************** 14 Alderman Osborne recognized Mayor Jackson’s and Alderman Bell’s birthday. Alderman Thomas stated the Truman Phase V work site was junky, overgrown, and unacceptable. He requested staff meet with the project engineers to get it cleaned. He also expressed concerns about the tree canopy on Abercorn, from Wilshire to Largo that have been taken down and he requested to see vegetation replaced. The trees treated north of DeRenne are treated differently than the ones treated south of DeRenne. The medians are deplorable and unacceptable. He also requested a tree survey at Coffee Bluff from Nicholsonboro Church to the Marina. Alderman Hall invited Council to DeRenne Middle School on September 27th to welcome the new principal. City Manager Toney introduced Gene Prevatt as the new Sanitation bureau Chief. There being no further business, Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC Clerk of Council 15