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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA December 11, 2014 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 Rabbi Victor Slatus, B'nai Brith followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Edna Jackson, Presiding Mayor Pro-Tem Van Johnson, II Alderman Tony Thomas, Chairman of Council Alderman Mary Osborne, Vice-Chairman of Council Aldermen Carol Bell, Mary Ellen Sprague, Estella Shabazz, Tom Bordeaux, John Hall City Manager Stephanie Cutter City Attorney W. Brooks Stillwell Assistant City Attorney William Shearouse ABSENT: Assistant City Attorney Lester B. Johnson, III MINUTES Upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried the Summary/Final minutes of the City Manager’s briefing of November 25, 2014 were approved. Upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, and unanimously carried the summary/final minutes of the City Council meeting of November 25, 2014 were approved. PRESENTATIONS Ambassador Opher Aviran, the Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States along with Dena Weiss, Director of Public Affairs appeared to invite Mayor Jackson and Council to the Savannah Jewish Federation at 5111 Abercorn Street tonight from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. where he will be speaking. Tybee Island Mayor Jason Buelterman appeared to present Mayor Edna Jackson with a brick from the now demolished Tybee Island Jail. The purpose was to honor her work in the Civil Rights Movement, she was arrested and jailed at the Tybee Island Jail, after participating in a wade-in at the whites-only beach on the island. The jail has recently been demolished for the new Tybee Police Department. Mayor Jackson thanked Mayor Buelterman and the residents of Tybee Island she stated it represents many of the young people in the community. 1  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 Joseph Marinelli, President of Visit Savannah appeared with Bob Bright, Chief Executive Officer and Bobby Hart, Chief Operating Officer of the National Beta Club to announce in June 2018 thousands of the National Beta Club members will be in the City of Savannah which will generate approximately $2.5M. Mr. Bright stated there are approximately 80,000 current members in the State of Georgia which has the most members in June 2018 they will bring between 7,500 – 10,000 members. Alderman Johnson presented gifts compliments of Mayor Jackson and Council to Mr. Bright and Mr. Hart. Beth Aldrich, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Coastal Georgia, and board members Julie Wade of the Wade Law Firm, Pat Mathis of Pat Mathis Construction and Justin Vanderbrink of Rives Worrell appeared regarding Girls on the Run and the 5K Celebration Run on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Grayson Stadium. The run begins at 9:00 a.m. but the party, with games, snacks, music, massages, and happy hair, begins much earlier when the girls arrive at 7:30 am. It’s an early morning but one that is filled with spirit and joy. Ms. Aldrich stated GOTR of Coastal Georgia has grown substantially during the past year. When I spoke with you last year, we were serving 324 girls in 24 schools. We worked with 540 during the fall 2014 season, a growth of over 200 girls and 40% in just one year. We are now in 31 schools and looking forward to expanding further in the spring. We recently met with the middle school principals to explain the program and encourage their participation as well as ZaDonna Slay of the West Broad Street YMCA to establish a program there. We currently have programs in all of your districts and utilize 183 passionate volunteers in the schools each week. The community has come to recognize the value and importance of our positive youth development program. We work in schools and involve families and neighborhoods in all of the areas you represent. Our 31 programs are currently finishing up their community impact programs, service projects that the girls plan and execute. 31 service projects that will make a difference in their schools, neighborhoods and communities. For instance, White Bluff Elementary just collected 540 items that they are donating to Safe Shelter, a safe haven for victims for domestic abuse. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that we were very disappointed recently when we heard that we were denied funding to expand to 6 new low income schools in Chatham County. We attended the recent community conversation with Mayor Jackson to help find solutions to quality afterschool programs for middle school students and Julie Wade, a school Board Member and also a member of our Board of Directors, also held a town hall meeting to address concerns about quality programming for middle school students. We feel strongly that we are part of that solution. We realize your budget is tight but hope you will remember the value of our program when budgeting in the future. Alderman Johnson asked if other municipalities to include the County and School Board are financially supportive. Ms. Aldrich stated they have applications in with the organizations that are not currently supporting GOTR. Alderman Shabazz commended Ms. Aldrich and GOTR for the increase in participation with the program. Rob Rhodes, Director of Projects with Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, appeared to present a $2,500 check to Zke Zimmerman for the mentoring program of the 100 Black Men of Savannah. Mr. Rhodes stated he has been coming to Savannah for quite some time to see if there was space for Georgia Appleseed in Savannah. Mayor Jackson commended Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Zimmerman for all their hard work. Attorney Stillwell stated he had the privilege of serving on the Board for Georgia Appleseed but had to leave when he took the position as City Attorney for 2  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 the City because of time commitments. He stated they have done tremendous work with juvenile justice and clogging the school to prison pipe line. He stated he is proud to be a part of their advisory board and knows they will do great things in the City of Savannah. Alderman Shabazz commended Mr. Zimmerman and Mr. Rhodes for all their hard work and dedication towards the youth throughout the city. Kerri Reid, Community Planning and Development Director, Shawn Edwards, Dwayne Bailey, and Darlene Jackson, Youth Advisors appeared to introduce the 2014 Inaugural Class of the Neighborhood Youth Ambassador Program. The NYA’s present were: Anthony Butler, Jr., Quamaine Davis, Juston Days, Bennae Ellison, Diajion Foxworth, Tyshawn Guyton, Colleen Heath, Zametria Huff, Diquesha Jones, Tommy McNear, Jr., Monta’ Moultrie and Tionna Scott. Bennae Ellison, Tommy McNear, Jr. and Quamaine Davis presented reports to Council on the projects they have participated in since the inception of the program. Ms. Reid stated the 2014 Inaugural class included 17 youth. She thanked staff and all supporters for their involvement. Mayor Jackson stated this is outstanding and these are the things we don’t see in the media. All young people are not bad the youth of today are the youth that will someday be sitting in the seats of Council. She commended the advisors and all the youth for all they do. Alderman Johnson asked the Youth to introduce themselves and the neighborhood they represent. Council sang Happy Birthday to Dyanne Reese, Clerk of Council who celebrated her birthday on December 10. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE HEARINGS As advertised, the following alcoholic license petitions were heard. No one appeared in objection to the issuance of these licenses. Craig J. Cunningham for New Millennium Smiles, LLC t/a Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Saloon, requesting to add Sunday sales to an existing liquor, beer and wine (drink) license at 314 -B Williamson Street. This location is between Montgomery Street and Barnard Street in District 1. The applicant plans to operate as a full-service restaurant. (The hearing was continued from November 25, 2014.) Recommend approval. Alderman Johnson asked Mr. Cunningham if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Mr. Cunningham responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Krista Ready for Host International, Inc. t/a Phillips Seafood, Dewar’s Clubhouse, and Sam Adams Toast Savannah, requesting to transfer liquor, beer and wine (drink) licenses with Sunday sales from Joe Randy Brinks at 460 Airways Avenue. These locations are between Gulfstream Road and Aggett Drive in District 1. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a restaurant at all three locations. Alderman Johnson asked Ms. Ready if she understood having an 3  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that she must abide by; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if she promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Ms. Ready responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Scott Snipes for Hyatt Corporation t/a Hyatt Regency Savannah, requesting to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales from Scott Edwards at 2 W. Bay Street. This location is between Whitaker Street and Upper Factors Walk in District 1. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a hotel. Alderman Johnson asked Mr. Snipes if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Mr. Snipes responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Tocka Crawford for Georgia CVS Pharmacy, LLC t/a CVS/Pharmacy No. 4261, requesting a beer and wine (package) license at 2055 E. Victory Drive. This location is between Skidaway Road and Harry S. Truman Parkway in District 3. The pharmacy with retail sales is moving from 2176 E. Victory Drive. Alderman Hall asked Ms. Crawford if she understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that she must abide by; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if she promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Ms. Crawford responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Yomikaben Patel for KaPeeshwar, LLC t/a Waters Discount Mart, requesting to transfer a beer and wine (package) license from Sandra Montgomery at 4402 Waters Avenue. This location is between 59th Street and 60th Street in District 3. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a convenience store. Alderman Hall asked Ms. Patel if she understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that she must abide by; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if she promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Ms. Patel responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Anel Tavira for La Xalapena Mexican Taquitos, requesting to transfer a beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales from Ashley Bignault at 2308 Skidaway Road. This located is between 39th Street and 40th Street in District 3. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a restaurant. Alderman Hall asked Ms. Tavira if she understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that she must abide by; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if she promised to 4  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 comply with those rules and regulations. Ms. Tavira responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Heather Potter for Target Corporation t/a Target Store T-2331 and Target Store T-1910, and requesting to transfer a beer and wine (package) license from Emilie Check at 1907 E. Victory Drive. This location is between Harry S. Truman Parkway and Skidaway Road in District 3 and 14065 Abercorn Street. This location is between Rio Road and Apache Avenue in District 6. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a retail store at both locations. Alderman Hall asked Ms. Potter if she understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that she must abide by; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if she promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Ms. Potter responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Arzoo Patel for MA & SP Food Mart, Inc., requesting to transfer a beer (package) license from Pareshkumar Patel at 401 E. Montgomery Cross Road. This location is between Edgewater Road and Aegean Avenue in District 4. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a convenience store. Alderman Sprague asked Ms. Patel if she understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that she must abide by; if she doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if she promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Ms. Patel responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Sprague, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. Emeka I. Nwokeji for Walgreen No. 05368, requesting to transfer a beer and wine (package) license from Courtney Wood at 11509 Abercorn Street. This location is between Largo Drive and Mercy Boulevard in District 6. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a retail store. Alderman Thomas asked Mr. Nwokeji if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Mr. Nwokeji responded yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Nishit P. Patel for GMRI, Inc. t/a The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No.1529, requesting to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license from Debora Dyess at 11333 Abercorn Street. This location is between Largo Drive and Belford Drive in District 6. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a restaurant. Lawrence Killin appeared for Mr. Patel who was out of town completing General Manager training. Alderman Thomas asked Mr. Killin if he understood having an alcohol license is a privilege and not a right and comes with certain rules and regulations that he must abide by; if he doesn’t abide by those rules and regulations the license can be revoked; if he promised to comply with those rules and regulations. Mr. Killin responded 5  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 yes to all questions. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Osborne and unanimously carried. Approved upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Hall and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS Budget Hearing. A hearing to present information and receive comments concerning the proposed 2015 Service Program and Budget. Alderman Johnson commended City Manager Cutter and staff for preparing the Budget which is a difficult task. Mayor Jackson also commended staff for preparing the Budget and presenting it to Council. Pamela Howard- Oglesby, County appointee to the Savannah Chatham Council on Disability Issues appeared to thank Council for the discount to the disabled community on their utility bill. Alderman Bell thanked Ms. Oglesby for all she does in the community. Alderman Thomas stated he had some personal concerns in regards to policing. The work session was held earlier today on drugs and drug enforcement is very near and dear to him. He was told by Chief Lumpkin today by June 1, 2015 a plan and action will be in place to address the street level drug dealing occurring in the City. City Manager Cutter stated she is sure his concerns are shared by the entire Council as well as herself and the Chief of Police. A commitment has been made to take aggressive measures to deal with curtailing drugs and the violence that comes with drug sales. They will work aggressively to ensure the resources are in place to support the initiatives. Alderman Thomas asked if they agree by June 1, 2015 something will be put in place. City Manager Cutter stated the Chief of Police has committed to that date. Alderman Thomas asked City Manager Cutter if she agrees to the date and she replied yes, she does. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. ZONING HEARINGS Harold Yellin, Agent for Sue S. Gouse, Petitioner/Owner (File No. 14-003763-ZA), requesting approval to rezone 920 E. Victory Drive to an R-I-P (Residential-Institutional- Professional) district with the "unusual and extraordinary" provision of Sec. 8-3031(D)(1)(a) to include four conditions. The Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) recommends approval of the request to rezone the property to R-I-P with the “unusual and extraordinary” provision of Sec. 8-3031(D)(1)(a) to include the following conditions: 1. Uses shall be limited to all uses allowed in the R-6 district and to an owner-occupied inn with no more than five bedrooms available for transient guests. 2. Development standards shall be consistent with the R-6 district. 3. If the inn use is pursued, five off-street parking spaces shall be provided and may be located on the existing driveway and within the existing garage. The parking shall be managed by the property owner-operator. 4. Approval of the rezoning, including an inn, does not include approval of a short-term or vacation rental (i.e., the rental of an entire dwelling, either principal or accessory). Given the surrounding development, location on a four-lane arterial street, size of the lot (0.64 acres) and residence (8,400 square feet, including a 1,150 square foot carriage house), an inn (with no more than 5 bedrooms) would be as intensive or less intensive than some of the non- 6  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 residential uses permitted by-right or with Zoning Board of Appeals approval in the R-6 district. Applying Sec. 8-3031(D)(1)(a) strikes a balance between the R-I-P and R-6 districts by continuing the R-6 uses and development standards and limiting the R-I-P uses to only an inn with limitations. This will allow an unusually large property and home on an arterial roadway next to a mixed use district to be used for a purpose that is not out of character with the residential nature of the property or of the surrounding area. (The hearing was continued from November 25, 2014.) Recommend continuing the hearing to December 23, 2014 for further review. Alderman Osborne stated this facility is in her district and meetings have been held there were some issues and concerns that need to be addressed. They are currently working on some conditional measures. Alderman Hall expressed his concerns about the date of the continuance asking if it would be a long meeting. Mayor Jackson stated 2 minutes will be allowed to individuals that would like to speak. Upon motion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Osborne and carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Alderman Hall opposed to the date of the continuance. Harold Yellin, Petitioner/Agent for 1137 Mohawk, LLC, Owner (File No. 14-005197-ZA), requesting approval to rezone 1137 and 1143 Mohawk Street from P-R-M-12 (Multi-Family Residential - 12 units per net acre) to O-I (Office-Institutional). The petitioner has stated that the immediate future plans for the site are to continue using the chapel for church services on Sunday and some weekday evenings. The other portions of the building, all of which are located within the perimeter of the building around the chapel, including the class rooms, pastor’s and related staff offices will be converted to general office space. The single family structure will be converted to a pastor’s office, Sunday school rooms, and other church activities. The MPC recommends approval of the request. With limited uses, the O-I district is a compatible non- residential district for the subject property. Other uses permitted by the district, including churches, general and medical offices, childcare centers, and cultural facilities would not be out of character or incompatible with the existing uses provided that appropriate development standards are in place. Marcus Lotson, Metropolitan Planning Commission briefly discussed the details of the petition. Hearing closed upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried. Alderman Thomas moved to approve the license and it was seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. ORDINANCES Second Readings Ordinance read for the first time in Council November 25, 2014, read a second time in Council December 11, 2014, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. Alderman Thomas applauded City Manager Cutter and staff for putting the Budget together. He asked that in June staff reviews where we are in the Budget and if revenues are coming as anticipated some funds are used to consider a millage rollback. AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2015 SERVICE PROGRAM AND BUDGET PROPOSED BY THE CITY MANAGER WITH CERTAIN CHANGES TO CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS (INCREASED $49,540), FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES 7  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 (INCREASED $36,709) AND YOUTH FUTURES AUTHORITY (REDUCTION OF $20,123). WHEREAS, the City Manager submitted the Proposed 2015 Service Program and Budget to the Mayor and Aldermen on November 7, 2014, and the City Manager also submitted the Capital Improvement Program for 2015-2019 on November 7, 2014; and WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Proposed 2015 Service Program and Budget and Capital Improvement Program for 2015-2019 have been reviewed by the Mayor and Aldermen; and WHEREAS, the Proposed 2015 Service Program and Budget was made available for public review on November 7, 2014, and availability of the Proposed 2015 Service Program and Budget for public review and the time and place of the public hearing on the budget was advertised on November 2, 2014; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Aldermen conducted public hearings on the Proposed 2015 Service Program and Budget on November 25, 2014, and December 11, 2014, to receive citizen input on the proposed budget; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Aldermen directed that the following revisions be made to the Proposed 2015 Service Program and Budget:  Decrease General Fund contingency by $66,126 in order to: - Increase Cultural Contributions as follows to restore agency funding to the 2014 level:  Increase the contribution to Savannah State University by $500 for the Savannah Black Heritage Festival;  Increase the contribution to the Telfair Museum by $2,050;  Increase the contribution to the Savannah Music Festival by $9,500;  Increase the contribution to the Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation by $10,500 for the Children’s Book Festival;  Increase the contribution to the West Broad Street YMCA by $2,000 for “Loop It Up Savannah”;  Increase the contribution to Deep Center, Inc. by $450 for the Young Author Project;  Increase the contribution to the Savannah College of Art & Design by $3,920 for the Savannah Film Festival;  Increase the contribution to the King Tisdell Cottage Foundation by $3,550 for the Maya L. Smith Exhibition Series;  Increase the contribution to the Savannah Folk Music Society by $2,350 for the Savannah Folk Music Festival;  Increase the contribution to the Coastal Jazz Association by $5,000 for the Jazz Festival and other concerts;  Increase the contribution to the Latin American Services Organization by $4,000 for the Latin Festival;  Increase the contribution to Armstrong State University by $220 for the International Cultural Festival;  Increase the contribution to the Department of Cultural Affairs by $5,500 for Tara Feis. - Increase Savannah Fire & Emergency Services’ personnel appropriation by $36,709 to provide adequate staffing to meet required fire and emergency response standards in accordance with National Fire Protection Association guidelines; 8  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 - Reduce funding appropriation for the Youth Futures Authority by $20,123. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in Council assembled that: Section 1. The following estimated revenues and appropriations are adopted for the indicated funds and departments for the year 2014 (January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014) and the year 2015 (January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015): Revised 2014 2015 General Fund Total estimated revenue $ 174,589,709 $ 180,776,531 Bureau Appropriations (General Fund): General Administration $ 5,282,267 $ 5,556,649 Management Services 6,632,981 6,874,582 Recorder’s Court 2,253,011 2,336,343 Public Works 22,236,577 22,937,597 Community and Economic Development 4,311,280 4,692,160 Police 60,933,912 64,112,160 Fire and Emergency Services 26,575,292 28,548,059 Leisure Services 21,477,825 21,484,589 Other Governmental Services 15,475,276 14,351,615 Interfund Transfers 9,411,288 9,882,777 Total appropriations $ 174,589,709 $ 180,776,531 Grant Fund Total estimated revenue $ 6,658,348 $ 4,161,676 Total appropriations $ 6,658,348 $ 4,161,676 Community Development Fund Total estimated revenue $ 12,300,000 $ 10,129,795 Total appropriations $ 12,300,000 $ 10,129,795 Housing/Property Acquisition Fund Total estimated revenue $ 2,100,000 $ 2,100,000 Total appropriations $ 2,100,000 $ 2,100,000 Hazardous Material Team Fund Total estimated revenue $ 800,000 $ 530,322 Total appropriations $ 800,000 $ 530,322 Public Safety Communications Fund Total estimated revenue $ 6,400,000 $ 6,595,398 Total appropriations $ 6,400,000 $ 6,595,398 9  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 Revised 2014 2015 Public Safety Wireless Reserve Total estimated revenue $ 600,000 $ 500,000 Total appropriations $ 600,000 $ 500,000 Economic Development Fund (Section 108 Loan) Total estimated revenue $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 Total appropriations $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 Confiscated Assets Fund Total estimated revenue $ 400,000 $ 200,000 Total appropriations $ 400,000 $ 200,000 Debt Service Fund Total estimated revenue $ 3,000,000 $ 2,144,588 Total appropriations $ 3,000,000 $ 2,144,588 Special Assessment Debt Fund Total estimated revenue $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Total appropriations $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Total estimated revenue $ 16,000,000 $ 16,800,000 Total appropriations $ 16,000,000 $ 16,800,000 Auto Rental Tax Fund Total estimated revenue $ 1,675,000 $ 1,400,000 Total appropriations $ 1,675,000 $ 1,400,000 TAD Fund I Total estimated revenue $ 15,000,000 $ 2,229,026 Total appropriations $ 15,000,000 $ 2,229,026 Section 2. Appropriations and estimated revenues for the Capital Improvements Fund are made on a project-length basis, rather than on an annual basis and remain in effect until the project is completed and closed. Appropriations and estimated revenues for the Capital Improvements Fund are adopted as follows: Revised 2014 2015 Capital Improvements Fund Open project appropriations at year beginning $ 426,306,822 $ 446,306,822 Add: New appropriations for projects 35,000,000 259,593,625 Less: Appropriations for closed projects (15,000,000) (15,000,000) Open project appropriations at year end $ 446,306,822 $ 690,900,447 10  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 Section 3. In order to comply with requirements for generally accepted accounting principles regarding expenditure recognition, the appropriations set forth in Section 1 above for year 2015 shall be increased by the amount of any purchase order encumbrances open as of December 31, 2014. Section 4. In order to comply with requirements of generally accepted accounting principles as set forth in Statement 54 issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, the fund balance amounts reported in the City’s special revenue funds, unless otherwise restricted, shall be constrained for the specific purpose for which the special revenue fund was created. These balances, though they may be combined with other funds for financial reporting purposes, shall maintain the committed status hereby designated. Section 5. In order to maintain a balanced budget, it is authorized that the total 2014 appropriations set forth for the General Fund in Section 1 hereof, be increased by the amount, if any, by which actual 2014 revenues exceed estimated revenues. It is also authorized that any unused bureau appropriations be transferred to the appropriation for Interfund Transfers for contribution to Capital Improvement Funds. Section 6. For purposes of administering the budget, the legal level of control is designated to be the Bureaus as set forth in Section 1 hereof, which organizational units are hereby designated as departments as that term is used in O.C.G.A 36-81-1 et. seq. Section 7. The capital improvement plan set forth in the Capital Improvements Program Recommendations 2015-2019 is hereby adopted for planning purposes. The five year totals of the Capital Improvement Program Recommendations 2015-2019 follow. 2015 - 2019 Cemetery Improvements $ 750,000 Civic Center Improvements 107,432,625 Community Development Improvements 20,427,150 Drainage Improvements 24,360,000 I & D Water Improvements 1,475,000 Other Improvements 20,305,000 Park and Recreation Improvements 4,260,000 Public Building Improvements 21,878,450 Sanitation Improvements 17,010,000 Sewer Improvements 132,648,000 Squares and Monuments Improvements 5,316,000 Street Improvements 26,008,500 Traffic Improvements 2,109,000 Water Improvements 30,771,000 Total $$414,750,725 Annual appropriations for capital improvement projects will be necessary in future annual budgets in order to provide the actual funding for any project. Section 8. All ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of suchconflict. ADOPTED and APPROVED: December 11, 2014 11  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 Ordinance read for the first time in Council November 25, 2014, read a second time in Council December 11, 2014, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. AN ORDINANCE TO RAISE REVENUE FOR THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, THE SAME AS WAS ADOPTED AND AMENDED FOR 2014 WITH CERTAIN CHANGES INCLUDING FEES FOR SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL CERTIFICATES ($150 INITIAL AND $50 RENEWAL); FEES FOR EXPEDITED PLAN REVIEW (VARIES WITH BUILDING VALUATION); AND UTILITY BILL DISCOUNTS FOR DISABLED LOW INCOME RESIDENTS ($16 BI-MONTHLY). (Revenue ordinance not received as of 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014 will be placed in caption form and placed in the minutes at a later date). FIRST and SECOND READINGS Ordinance read for the first time in Council December 11, 2014, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING SPEED LIMIT MODIFICATIONS:  The addition of the posted speed limit of 55 MPH on Truman Parkway between 0.80 miles south of Whitfield Avenue and State Route 204 (Abercorn Street).  A change in the speed limit on State Route 405 (I-95) from 65 MPH to 70 MPH between 1.97 miles north of State Route 26/US 80 and 0.60 miles south of County Road 668 ( Monteith Road). (Ordinance not received as of 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014 will be placed in caption form and placed in the minutes at a later date). A resolution to be submitted to the Georgia Department of Transportation is elsewhere on the agenda. Ordinance read for the first time in Council December 11, 2014, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE FOR E. 32ND STREET TO STOP FOR ATLANTIC AVENUE TO ALLOW NORTH- AND SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC TO FLOW FREELY. (Ordinance not received as of 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014 will be placed in caption form and placed in the minutes at a later date) Ordinance read for the first time in Council December 11, 2014, then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon a motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried. 12  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF E. HUNTINGDON STREET FROM EAST BROAD STREET TO PRICE STREET. (Ordinance not received as of 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014 will be placed in caption form and placed in the minutes at a later date) RESOLUTIONS Additions and Changes to Radar Permit. A RESOLUTION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN SUPPORT OF AMENDING THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE RADAR PERMIT. CITY OF SAVANNAH, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA Pursuant to Section 40-6-183 of the Official Code of Georgia annotated concerning local authorities power to alter lawful speed limits, the following ordinance regulating speed limits within the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia is adopted. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, that the following speed zones are hereby established based on an engineering and traffic investigation as prescribed by law. WITHIN THE CITY/TOWN LIMITS OF LENGTH STATE and/or School MILE MILE IN SPEED ROUTE Name FROM POINT TO POINT MILES LIMIT 405 SAVANNAH 1.97 mi north 103.80 0.60 mi south 106.88 3.08 70 (I-95) of SR 26/US of CR 668 80 Monteith (N (N Pooler City Savannah City Limits) Limits) (S (S Savannah Port City Limits) Wentworth City Limits) WITHIN THE CITY/TOWN LIMITS OF LENGT and/or School H IN SPEED ROAD NAME Name FROM TO MILES LIMIT Truman Pkwy SAVANNAH 0.80 mi south of SR 204/Abercorn 1.21 55 13  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 Whitfield Avenue Street Be it resolved that any person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be punished as provided for by law. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED and APPROVED: December 11, 2014 E-911 Telephone, Wireless and VoIP Fees. ANNUAL RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE TO COLLECT E-911 FEES RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, TO REAUTHORIZE THE COLLECTION OF AN E-911 FEE FOR LANDLINE, CELLULAR, AND VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE BY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TO AUTHORIZE COLLECTION OF MAINTENANCE FEES FOR EMERGENCY TELELPHONE SYSTEMS DIRECTLY FROM SUBSCRIBERS WHOSE BILLING ADDRESS IS WITHIN THE CITY OF SAVANNAH OR WHOSE EXHANGE ACCESS FACILITIES AND ACCESS LINES ARE IN AREAS SERVED BY THE CITY OF SAVANNAH. Whereas, E-911 emergency telephone services provides a life saving link between City residents and emergency services; and Whereas, The City of Savannah now provides this valuable service to promote the safety, health and well-being of residents and of the many visitors each year; and Whereas, it remains in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Savannah to continue the service, and the Mayor and Aldermen desire to authorize and reaffirm a method of funding the service that does not rely entirely on property taxes or other taxes; and Whereas, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah previously adopted resolutions to provide for collection of E-911 fees by landline, wireless, and Voice Over Internet Protocol telecommunications service providers. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah reaffirm the necessity for collection of a monthly E-911 charge of $1.50 from each exchange access facility subscribed to by telephone subscribers whose exchange access lines are in the geographic areas of the City of Savannah served by the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department; reaffirm the necessity for a monthly charge of $1.50 per month per wireless connection subscribed to by wireless telephone subscribers whose billing address is within the geographic area of the City of Savannah for subscribers; and reaffirm the necessity for collection of a monthly E-911 fee of $1.50 upon each Voice Over Internet Protocol exchange access facility subscriber whose exchange to access lines are in areas within the City of Savannah service area. 14  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS Upon a motion by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved per the City Manager’s recommendations: Authorization for City Manager to Sign and Administer through Sub-Grant Recipients Program Year (PY) 2015 Adult, Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response Grant Funds. The City of Savannah has received a “Statement of Grant Award” for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult Programs ($1,440,785), Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Dislocated Worker Programs ($1,083,072) and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Rapid Response Programs ($102,177) from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Workforce Division. This is the second allocation of the PY2014 WIA grants awarded to our ten county areas and will be used to support “One-Stop” Career Centers that provide job training, preparation and placement services. The period of availability for these funds is October 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. The Georgia Department of Economic Development, Workforce Division transferred administrative responsibilities for Rapid Response Services to the Local Workforce Investment Boards (LWIBs) effective July 1, 2013. Thus, the Coastal Workforce Investment Board has been awarded an additional grant to assist Dislocated Workers. These funds are to provide early intervention services to businesses and workers who are facing business closures or reduction in force of 25 or more employees. Additionally, these services include but are not limited to WIA services. This funding has greatly expanded the capacity for the LWIB to assist businesses and workers experiencing lay-offs. Pursuant to the Coastal Workforce Services (CWS) Consortium Agreement, recommend authorizing the City Manager to receive grant funding and enter into Grant Administration Agreements with sub-grant recipients in accordance with the City of Savannah’s procurement policies and procedures. The grant awards totaling $2,626,034 provide funding for adult and dislocated worker programs within Region 12 (Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties). Recommend approval. Disparity Study – Event No. 2425. Recommend approval to award a contract to conduct a disparity study to Griffin and Strong, PC in the amount of $239,136.00. The study will determine if there is a disparity between the number of minority and women owned businesses that are ready, willing, and able to perform services and the number of these similar business types that are participating in these contracts with the City. The method used for this procurement was the Request for Proposal (RFP), which evaluates criteria in addition to cost. The criteria evaluated for this RFP were the qualifications and experience of the consultant and its team, the proposed methodology, Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation, and fees. Six proposals were received and evaluated against the stated criteria. Upon initial evaluation of the qualifications, experience, and methodology, a list of three finalists was established. Interviews were held with the three finalists and best and final offers were requested. 15  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 No numerical M/WBE goals were established for this project, but proposers were encouraged to achieve the highest possible M/WBE participation and were allotted a maximum of 10 points in the evaluation criteria. The recommended proposer, a minority owned firm, submitted participation of 80.4% at the prime contractor level self-performing the work, and 8.3% MBE participation at the sub-contractor level utilizing Multiline Business Service and Xander Consulting, and 5.6% WBE utilizing Oppenheim Research. Proposals were received July 15, 2014. Delivery: 9 Months. Terms: Net 30 Days. The proposers were: B.P. Griffin & Strong, PC (Atlanta, GA) (C) $ 239,136.00 Mason Tillman (D) $ 314,650.00 MGT of America (D) $ 352,036.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, General Fund/Other Expenses/Technical Purchased Services (Account No. 101-8114-51239). A Pre-Proposal Meeting was held and three vendors attended. (C)Indicates nonlocal, minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. City Manager Cutter stated a contract is being awarded to Griffin & Strong, PC of Atlanta, GA in the amount of $ 239,136.00. She continued stating the Disparity Study is needed to examine the City’s effectiveness with open procurements. The last study was done in the mid 2000’s the data is outdated and no longer relevant. Since that time significant improvements have been made in accessibility to the procurement process, eliminating barriers to do business with the City of Savannah. Alderman Sprague asked given the problems in the past are there provisions in terms of timeliness. City Manager Cutter replied 6 months. Alderman Sprague then asked how soon after that will the findings be applied to the City’s procurement process. City Manager Cutter stated they will immediately incorporate the recommendations of the study once Council accepts the study data as presented. Alderman Sprague asked is there ever going to be a time when this kind of funding is not used to perform a disparity study. City Manager Cutter replied the Purchasing Corrective Action Plan that has been put in place will ensure that we are always current with acceptable procurement policies and standards and be open and transparent with the process we will find that we rank among the best in providing fair opportunities to do business with the City of Savannah. Alderman Thomas asked what this study will give the City that the individuals that are already being paid by the City aren’t doing. City Manager Cutter replied this will measure the effectiveness of the program, are we monitoring properly, and giving fair opportunities to minorities; simply validating that the procurement process is fair and open to all who are ready, willing and able to provide services. Mayor Jackson added that once individuals submit proposals whatever is stated in the proposal is being done and if not it will be listed in the data from the disparity study. City Manager Cutter reminded Council that M/WBE goals are just that, “goals”. They encourage contractors to submit realistic goals that can be accomplished but oftentimes it is difficult to meet them. Alderman Osborne asked is there a standard frequency to perform disparity standards. City Manager Cutter replied she does not know of a standard. She also corrected her previous 16  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 statement, the disparity study will be completed in 9 months. Mayor Jackson stated this disparity study is solely for the City of Savannah. Alderman Hall stated the idea of the disparity study is great to identify the city’s weaknesses, but how will the issues with prime contractors who have in-house minority companies where all funds are going into one pot be addressed? He also asked will the compliance person and staff be able to catch these instances. City Manager Cutter replied it is an issue that will be examined as a part of the study. Alderman Bell stated her concern is the amount of money being spent on the study and the Entrepreneurial Center will provide training for individuals to increase the capacity for women and minorities. Approved upon motion of Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried per the City Manager’s recommendation. Fencing – Augusta Avenue – Event No. 2640. Recommend approval to procure fencing services from T&T Fencing Company, Inc. in the amount of $38,700.37. This fencing service is for the Augusta Avenue Corridor Revitalization Plan as part of the public spaces and streetscape component which promotes economic revitalization and pedestrian safety. The project will involve the installation of ornamental aluminum fencing, steel bollards, and chain fencing at two locations, as well as the removal and disposal of existing wood posts. Bids were received November 18, 2014. This bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. T&T Fencing Company, Inc. (Waycross, GA) (D) $38,700.37 JDH Decks & Fences, Inc. (D) $53,706.65 Arentz General Contacting, Inc. (B) $55,004.01 RL Construction Group, Inc. (C) $58,501.65 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Augusta Avenue Revitalization (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PD0806). A Pre-Bid Meeting was conducted and one vendor attended. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (C)Indicates non-local, minority owned business. (D)Indicates non-local, non- minority owned business. (An aerial map and photo are attached) Recommend approval. Legislative Services – Annual Contract – Event No. 2698. Recommend approval to procure legislative services from James. V. Burgess, Jr., PC in the amount of $108,000.00. This is a two year contract to coincide with the General Assembly’s biennial sessions, making the yearly fee $54,000.00. The consultant will provide professional representation for the City of Savannah in the Georgia General Assembly and will assist in preparing the annual legislative agenda for the City. The consultant will also serve as the City’s liaison to the General Assembly by attending legislative sessions, committee meetings, work groups, and by drafting legislation and monitoring legislation. Periodic reports will be submitted to the City. The method used for this procurement was the Request for Proposal (RFP), which evaluates criteria in addition to costs. The criteria evaluated for this RFP were the qualifications and experience of the consultant, the proposed methodology, Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation, references, and fees. Two proposals were received and evaluated against the stated criteria. 17  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 Proposals were received November 18, 2014. This proposal was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The proposers were: B.P. James V. Burgess, Jr., PC (Social Circle, GA) (D) $108,000.00 Holland & Knight LLP (D) $140,000.00 James V. Burgess, Jr. PC, the recommended proposer, has provided legislative liaison services for the City of Savannah since 1997. Mr. Burgess, who is an attorney and former executive director of the Georgia Municipal Association, has been a very capable advocate for the City. The Holland & Knight proposal is for a partner and a public affairs advisor in the multinational law firm’s Atlanta office to provide legislative liaison services, with the public affairs advisor responsible for communicating directly with the City. Funds are available in the 2015 Proposed Budget, General Fund/Other Expenses/Official/Administrative Purchased Services (Account No. 101-8114-51237). A Pre- Proposal Meeting was conducted and no vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Steel Wheel Roller – Event No. 2709. Recommend approval to procure a steel wheel roller from G.J. and L, Inc. in the amount of $25,985.00. The steel wheel roller will be maintained by the Vehicle Maintenance Department and used by the Streets Maintenance Department to compact asphalt. The bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: L.B. G.J. and L, Inc. (Pooler, GA) (D) $ 25,985.00 Shannon Chastain Enterprises, Inc. (D) $ 26,400.00 Low Country Machinery (D) $ 30,850.00 Tractor & Equipment Company (D) $ 32,498.00 ASC Construction Equipment (D) $ 34,912.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Vehicle Replacement Fund/Vehicle Purchases/Vehicular Equipment (Account No. 613-9230-51515). A Pre-Bid Conference was conducted and five vendors attended. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Air, Fuel, and Oil Filters – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 2752. Recommend renewing an annual contract to procure air, fuel, and oil filters from Thermo King in the amount of $39,857.40. The filters will be used by the Vehicle Maintenance Department to maintain and repair vehicles in the City's vehicle fleet. This is the last of three renewal options available. Proposals were originally received May 6, 2011. The bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidders were: 18  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 L.B. Thermo King of Southeast Georgia (Garden City, GA) (D) $39,857.40 Brooks Auto Parts (B) $44,179.45 The Parts House (D) $44,304.00 TNT Parts (D) $44,334.86 Johnson Industries (D) $52,804.01 W.W. Williams (B) $58,698.57 O’Reilly Auto Parts (D) $66,560.16 Border Equipment (D) $70,179.00 LinkPro, LLC (F) $77,063.87 Funds are available in the 2014 and 2015 Proposed Budgets, Internal Service Fund/Vehicle Maintenance/ Vehicle Parts (Account No. 611-1130-51360). A Pre-Proposal Conference was not conducted as this is an annual contract renewal. (B)Indicates local, non-minority owned business. (D)Indicates nonlocal, non-minority owned business. (F)Indicates non-local, woman- owned business. Recommend approval. Free Chlorine Residual Analyzers – Event No. 2753. Recommend approval to procure free chlorine residual analyzers from Water Treatment & Controls Co. in the amount of $81,185.00. The free chlorine residual analyzers will be used for analyzing, measuring, and recording of chlorine and fluoride at various well sites by the Water Supply and Treatment Department. This is a sole source because this company is the only known supplier of this item. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The vendor is: S.S. Water Treatment & Controls Co. (Pensacola, FL) (D) $81,185.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Well Electrical Preventative Maintenance (Account No. 311-9207-52842- WT0816). A Pre-Proposal Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source procurement. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. EnerGov Software Maintenance – Event No. 2775. Recommend approval to procure software support and maintenance services from Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $41,370.00. The software support and maintenance services will be utilized by the Development Services Department to provide maintenance of the EnerGov software system. This is a sole source because this vendor owns EnerGov, which is the original manufacturer of this software. It is critical that the City has support from the original manufacturer in order to ensure timely and knowledgeable vendor support. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The bidder is: S.S. Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Duluth, GA) (D) $ 41,370.00 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, General Fund/Development Services/Data Processing Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 101-2131-51251). A Pre-Proposal Conference was not conducted as this is a sole source procurement. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. 19  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 Zonar Annual Service – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 2776. Recommend renewing an annual contract for GPS vehicle tracking services from Zonar Systems, Inc. in the amount of $41,498.88. The GPS equipment is installed on Sanitation and Property Maintenance vehicles to provide data and various reports of real-time locations, operational statuses, and vehicle idle times. This equipment also assists in routing vehicles in the most efficient and cost effective method. The reason this is a sole source is because Zonar Systems is the vendor the City uses for all vehicle tracking devices. It is critical to have uniformity in the GPS tracking devices to ensure proper communication between the devices and the software in use. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 Days. The vendor is: S.S. Zonar, Inc. (Tukwila, WA) (D) $ 41,498.88 Funds are available in the 2014 Budget, Sanitation Fund/Residential Refuse/Other Contractual Service (Account No. 511-7101-51295). A Pre-Bid meeting was not conducted as this is an annual contract renewal. (D)Indicates non-local, non-minority owned business. Recommend approval. Standard Utility Agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is close to completing Truman Parkway Phase V. Relocating the City’s 12” water line in front of 11102 Abercorn Street (formerly Lifeway Christian Bookstore) is part of the remaining task to complete the project. In January 8, 2014, GDOT met with the City with intent to relocate the portion of the 12” water main at GDOT expense (i.e. engineering and construction for a total cost of $251,610.00). The next phase in the GDOT documentation process is the execution of the Standard Utility Agreement. This agreement covers GDOT relocating the City’s water line and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Recommend approval. The following announcements were made: Mayor Jackson announced and commended Assistant City Attorney Lester B. Johnson for his recent appoint to the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC). She asked Attorney Stillwell to explain what this means for Attorney Johnson. Attorney Stillwell stated this is the commission that oversees the conduct of Judges all over the State of Georgia. He stated it is quite an honor from the State Bar. Alderman Johnson announced on Friday, December 12 through Mayor Jackson and the partnership with the National League of Cities “A Call to Action” Community Strategy to discuss solutions for the African American Male Achievement Gap will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Alderman Bell stated she was impressed by the presentation by the Neighborhood Youth Ambassadors. She suggested to the Bureau Chief that they consider presenting it to the ministerial alliance in the city to perhaps be used as a template in the churches to push it out to 20  OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 the community faster. She also stated she had the privilege of bringing greetings on behalf of Mayor Jackson at the Savannah Music Festival’s Musical Explorers Program. She feels Rob Gibson should be commended for all his hard work and the collaboration with the School Board, she stated this was one of their finest moments. Alderman Bell also commended the Women in the community that started the prayer vigil each Wednesday for an hour. Mayor Jackson encouraged Ministers of all denominations to contact her office at 912-651-6444 or email her at ejackson@savannahga.gov to be put on the mailing list Alderman Thomas stated he raised the issue about specimen trees that had been taken down about 6 months ago at Pruitt Health on White Bluff Road who has cut down every tree on the property this week. He also announced the Nicholsonboro Baptist Church marker was previewed in an article by Eric Curl yesterday as a result a private donor who will be announced at a later date has come forward and stated he will make all funds available to replace the marker for the church. He thanked Mr. Curl for the article. He also stated a member of staff needs to go out to Skidaway Island State Park to look in the storage facility to see if there are other markers that have been taken down throughout the city. The Annual Senior Christmas party will be held at the Windsor Forest Golden Age Center from 10:30 – 1:30 p.m. Alderman Sprague announced she will host the Muffins with Mary Ellen event Wednesday morning at Coffee.Deli in the Habersham Village Shopping Center from 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. she stated she will also be holding a meeting in Olin Heights to discuss traffic calming at Jacob G. Smith Elementary School. Alderman Shabazz announced she will host a “Young People Summit: The Law and You” on Friday, December 26, 2014 beginning at 4:45 p.m. with a Prayer vigil around Liberty City Lake, followed by Summit at the Liberty City Neighborhood Center, 1401 Mills B. Lane Blvd. (West 52nd Street) The event will include a presentation from Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police on ways to increase positive interactions between police officers and young people ages 16-24. Mayor Jackson announced the next meeting of Council will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. due to the Christmas holiday. Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC Clerk of Council 21