Savannah Projects Considered For SPLOST 7

SPLOST 7 FUNDING REQUEST
Project Bay Street Streetscape Improvement Project (West End) $5,600,000
Funding provides for streetscape improvements along the stretch of Bay Street from MLK Boulevard to Warner
Street (base of bridge at the Springfield Canal). Planned improvements may include: new sidewalks, new
landscaping, on-street parking, lighting, site furniture, gateway monument signage, median art installations,
dedicated bike lanes, a nature walking trail along the canal, and an enhanced intersection at Fahm and Bay
Street.
District 1-Johnson Category Streets and Sidewalks

Strategic Infrastructure Priority 4
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Project Benton Boulevard Improvements $8,000,000
Widen Benton Boulevard from two to four lanes from Jimmy DeLoach Parkway to Highlands Boulevard. Two
new lanes, a grass median and shoulders will be constructed approximately 1700 feet north of the Jimmy
DeLoach intersection and continue to the Highlands Boulevard intersection. The existing four lane section,
which shifts down to two lanes will also be resurfaced. This project will upgrade the Jimmy DeLoach Boulevard
intersection and the Highland Boulevard intersection.

Strategic Infrastructure/Neighborhood Priority 4
Priority Revitalization
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Project Cloverdale Park Tennis Facility Renovations $100,000
Scope of work to include: rebuilding the existing tennis court, fence repair, pole and net replacement, lighting
upgrades, new bleachers, new shade canopy, and other miscellaneous upgrades needed to comply with ADA
requirements at the Cloverdale Park Tennis Facility.
District 1-Johnson Category Parks and Recreation

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Project Community Center Improvements - District 1 $1,500,000
Funding will support improvements to the Moses Jackson Center, located at 1410 Richards Street, to include:
exterior façade renovations; equipment upgrades; furniture; exterior landscaping improvements; replacement
of windows and flooring; and renovations to the restrooms, kitchen, computer lab, and showers (i.e.
replacement of surfaces and appliances, painting, installation of new flooring, partitions, fixtures, etc.).

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Project Fire Station #4 Improvements $1,500,000
Renovation of the existing station located at 2401 Augusta Avenue. Proposed work to include: interior
painting; exterior façade improvements; replacement of kitchen surfaces; installation of new floorings,
replacement of kitchen and bathroom appliances, and other miscellaneous repairs necessary to provide better
working conditions for staff and to ensure they have an adequate base from which they can better serve the
community.
District 1-Johnson Category Public Safety

Strategic Public Safety Priority 3
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Project General Traffic Improvements - District 1 $4,000,000
Project is intended to address intersection improvements needed in various locations to improve vehicular and
pedestrian safety; minimize traffic delays and congestion and improve traffic flow. Work will involve: lighting
upgrades; installing turn lanes; and constructing new and upgrading existing traffic signals. Proposed
intersections/areas for improvements in District 1 include: I-16 (from I-516 to Gwinnett); I-516 and Gwinnett
St.; Bay and Drayton Streets; Bay and Whitaker Streets; Louisville Road and East Lathrop Avenue; Louisville
Road and West Boundary Street; MLK Boulevard and I-16; MLK Boulevard and Taylor Street; Gwinnett and May
Streets; 37th Street Corridor; and other locations as necessary.
District 1-Johnson Category Traffic

Strategic Neighborhood Revitalization Priority 3,4
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Project Grant Center Replacement $6,000,000
This project will replace the existing Clarence Blue Grant Center, located at 1310 Richards Street. The new
center will be a full service recreational facility which will have a gymnasium, kitchen and multi-purpose space.

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Project Highlands Boulevard Improvements $10,000,000
Widen Highlands Boulevard from two to four lanes from Benton Boulevard to Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. Project
will involve adding: two new lanes, a grass median, paved shoulders; and resurfacing the existing two lane
section.

Strategic Infrastructure/Neighborhood Priority 3,4
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Project Highlands Linear Park $500,000
Construction of a new passive use park area on the southern side of Highlands Boulevard which will connect
with Benton Boulevard. Amenities may include: a walking trail, park benches, landscaping, and street
furniture.

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Project Highlands Park $2,500,000
Development of a new park and/or outdoor athletic fields to provide recreational facilities for Northwest
Savannah. Funding is needed for land acquisition, design and construction costs. Amenities may include a
playground, multipurpose ballfields, a walking trail; picnic areas, park furniture, exercise stations, security,
lighting, parking lot, and/or a pavilion.

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Project Highlands Town Center $8,000,000
New community center and police substation to service northwest Savannah. The community center is
projected to cost $6,000,000 and will be a full service recreational facility to include a gymnasium, kitchen and
multi-purpose space. The Police substation is projected to cost $2,000,000 and will provide a central location
for patrol officers to: quickly respond to calls for service in the northwest area of the City; perform
administrative functions and have access to restroom facilities while performing work duties.

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Project Hudson Hill Park Improvements $1,500,000
This project will improve the condition of the Hudson Hill Athletic Field, located on Hudson Street near the
Hudson Hill Community Center. Funding will be used to install new synthetic turf which will make the field
available for multiple sports and reduce annual maintenance costs. Other improvements will include: fence
replacement; lighting system upgrades; and improvements to the parking lot and drainage system.

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Project Kennedy and Cloverdale Park Improvements - District 1 $200,000
Improvements to existing practice fields to include: field grading, irrigation and drainage installation, athletic
turf upgrades and field lighting replacements. Renovations will be performed at the Kennedy Park and
Cloverdale facilities. The scope of work for Kennedy Park also includes removal and conversion of the existing
tennis courts to green space for additional practice field space.

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Project Neighborhood Park/Playground Improvements - District 1 $1,000,000
Improvements to existing parks and playgrounds to include equipment and park furniture replacement (i.e.
water fountains, trashcans, benches, picnic tables), basketball court resurfacing, picnic shelter renovations,
spray pool upgrades, grounds beautification, and ADA upgrades. Work will be performed at the Bowles Ford,
Kennedy, Jefferson St., Ogeecheeton, Tompkins, Willie Ross, and Westside facilities.

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Project New Fire Station and Apparatus (Jimmy Deloach) $5,500,000
To construct a new fire station and procure fire apparatus (a new Engine and Rescue Truck) for critical service
delivery in the Jimmy Deloach area of Northwest Savannah. This project is needed to better serve the
northwest area of the city which is growing in population.
District 1-Johnson Category Public Safety

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Project New Regional Park in Canal District (Tomochichi Park) $15,000,000
Development of a new regional park and athletic fields in the Arena/Canal District. The new regional
recreation facility will include multi-purpose athletic synthetic fields, outdoor lighting, bleachers,
concession/restroom/storage facility, parking lot, and playground.

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Project New Sidewalks - District 1 $500,000
To provide safe pedestrian walkways that connect neighborhoods and provide access to major activity centers
including schools, parks, trails, transit stops and stations, commercial centers, shopping, and other public
services. Approximately two miles of new sidewalks will be installed in District 1 neighborhoods. Proposed
locations include: Fell Street (from Stratford to Bay); Hopkins Street (from 41st to Ogeechee); Stratford Street
(from Lilly to Augusta); Liberty Parkway (from Ogeechee to Mills B Lane); Cloverdale Drive (from Eleanor to
Stiles); Richards Street (from West to McIntyre); Stiles Avenue (from Belaire to Ogeechee); and McIntyre (from
Richards to Stratford).

Strategic Infrastructure Priority 3,4
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Project Riverwalk Extension $2,000,000
Construction of the final section of the Riverwalk on the eastern end of River Street that will connect Morrell
Park and the Eastern Ferry Shelter (near Marriott Hotel) to the Eastern Wharf Riverwalk (formerly known as the
Savannah River Landing development). This section will be approximately 550 feet in length.

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Project Savannah Powder Magazine Restoration $250,000
The City of Savannah has entered into a partnership with the Historic Savannah Foundation and other nonprofit
groups to secure, stabilize, restore, and redevelop the historic Savannah Powder Magazine. The Powder
Magazine is an abandoned City-owned gothic-style brick structure (located on Ogeechee Road) completed in
1898 to store explosive powder, artillery ammunition, and dynamite. It was designed by two of Savannah’s
most famous architects – Alfred Eichberg and Hyman Witcover. The building was actively used by the City until
1963, and has sat abandoned since. In December the Historic Savannah Foundation, in conjunction with the
City, was awarded a $2,500 grant from the National Trust Preservation Fund to conduct a conditions assessment
of the Powder Magazine. That assessment will drive stabilization and restoration plans, with the goal of
eventually transforming the site into a public park and historic site using public and private funding.
District 1-Johnson Category Other

Strategic Neighborhood Revitalization Priority N/A
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Project Swimming Pool Rehabilitation - District 1 $1,000,000
Project will involve performing various improvements to existing swimming pools in District 1 including: pool
resurfacing; deck repairs; replacement/upgrade of pool equipment; removal and replacement of dated fixtures
in restroom and dressing room areas; and other miscellaneous improvements necessary to comply with ADA and
the Health Department's requirements. Renovations will be performed at the Bowles Ford and Tompkins
facilities.

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Project Tide to Town - District 1 $3,900,000
Provide funding for Tide to Town, an urban trail system that will create approximately 90 miles of dedicated
pedestrian, bike, and multi-use facilities to foster a highly-functional active transportation network throughout
all of Savannah, from the urban core to the City's marshes and waterways. Tide to Town will provide a
continuous, non-motorized transportation system designed with the general community in mind. Much of the
system is envisioned as separated, protected bike and pedestrian facilities along many of the City's existing
canals and public rights-of-way. Tide to Town will provide improved and safe multi-modal mobility and
connectivity as evidenced by a significant increase in the number of neighborhoods connected to walking and
biking infrastructure. Because this project is in the early planning phase, adjustments may be necessary to
specific district allocations next year as more information becomes available.

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Project Tri-Centennial Park Improvements $2,500,000
To support the implementation of recommendations included in the Tri-Centennial Park Master Plan. The Park
is located on City-owned property and managed by the Coastal Heritage Society. Project will involve the:
construction of six new ADA compliant restroom facilities in the White Washroom Building to support visitors
and special events; remodeling of the existing six restroom facilities in the Storehouse building and other
improvements necessary to allow this building to be used as the new visitor entrance and ticketing location for
both the Georgia State Railroad and Savannah Children's Museums; restoration of deteriorated roof monitor,
windows and doors in the Roundhouse Building; improvements to the entrance and parking lot that is adjacent
to Battlefield Park; and improvements to the Coach and Paint Shop Buildings to allow both buildings to be used
for the expansion of the Savannah Children’s Museum.

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Project Drainage Improvements - District 1 $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for drainage improvements in the Cloverdale Neighborhood, areas
near Beach High School, 51st Street and Hopkins, Ogeechee Road, Springfield Terrace, Louisville Road, Feiler
Terrace Canal (to include widening), Dundee Canal, and Bel-Air Drive.
Staff Recommendation: Downstream drainage improvements will first need to be completed before
improvements can be made to the requested areas. Staff does not recommend moving forward with this
project until such improvements have been completed.
District 1-Johnson-Citizen Category Drainage

Strategic Infrastructure Priority N/A
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Project Hudson Hill Community Center Replacement $6,000,000
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for a new Hudson Hill Community Center to include a pool,
playground, and community market (where vendors can be allowed to sell items), indoor basketball courts; and
field expansion.
Staff Recommendation: Staff support the construction of a new Hudson Hill Community Center to replace the
existing facility.
District 1-Johnson-Citizen Category Parks and Recreation

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Project Bay Street Streetscape Improvement Project (East End) $6,400,000
Project includes: streetscape improvements along the stretch of Bay Street from East Broad Street to MLK
Boulevard. Improvements may include: new sidewalks, new landscaping, on-street parking, lighting, and site
furniture.
District 2-Durrence Category Streets and Sidewalks

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Project Bilbo Basin Improvements (Phase 2) $20,000,000
To extend the Bilbo Canal southward to Normandy Street, as the second phase of the Bilbo Canal Project.
Phase two continues construction of the 130 foot wide canal south of President Street. The project provides
100 year storm capacity for areas south of President Street, helping development meet flood mitigation
requirements, and allowing for future projects by increasing the capacity of the Bilbo drainage basin, which
drains much of the downtown area.
District 2-Durrence Category Drainage

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Project Civic Center Demolition and Site Redevelopment $10,000,000
Project will involve the demolition of the existing Civic Center, located at 301 W. Oglethorpe Avenue and
restoration of the Elbert Ward. Work will consist of restoring or building streets, curbs, gutters,
stormwater/drainage and utilities in the subject area.
District 2-Durrence Category Other

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Project Community Center Improvements-District 2 $600,000
Improvements to the existing W.W. Law Community Center to include: exterior façade renovations; equipment
upgrades; furniture; exterior landscaping improvements; replacement of windows; and renovations to the
dressing rooms, kitchen, and showers (i.e. replacement of surfaces and appliances, painting, installation of
new flooring, partitions, fixtures, etc.). Project will also include the addition of an outdoor shelter pavilion at
the request of the community.
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Project Delaware Center Improvements $1,500,000
Renovation of the existing center located at 1815 Lincoln Street in the Thomas Square neighborhood. Project
will include: exterior landscaping improvements; window replacements; ADA pool upgrades; replacement of
surfaces and appliances; painting; and installation of new flooring, partitions and fixtures in the kitchen,
restrooms, computer lab, and showers.

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Project Demolition of Waters Avenue Shopping Center $2,000,000
Project will involve the demoltion of the existing shopping center, located at the intersection of Waters Avenue
and 36th Street. The intended use of the property will be determined at a later time.

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Project Eastside Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) Legacy Project $10,000,000
Implementation of recommendations made by the CNU to establish a vibrant, sustainable, mixed-use and
walkable neighborhood with opportunities for education, housing, jobs, entertainment, and access to multiple
modes of transportation. The focus of the project will be in several neighborhoods east of downtown and along
Atlantic Avenue and Waters Avenue. Recommended improvements include a number of: streetscape
improvements, additional park space, a trail-with-rails project and other infrastructure improvements

Priority Revitalization/Economic Growth
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Project Fire Headquarters/Fire Station #3 Improvements $500,000
Project involves the refurbishment of the facility, located at 121 E. Oglethorpe Avenue, which currently houses
the Fire Headquarters and Fire Station #3. Proposed work includes the: installation of new flooring; a new
roof; painting (station only); replacement of kitchen and bathroom appliances; ceiling tile replacements; and
other miscellaneous improvements necessary to provide better working conditions for staff and to ensure they
have an adequate base from which they can better serve the community.
District 2-Durrence Category Public Safety

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Project Forsyth Park Improvements $2,500,000
This project will improve the conditions of Forsyth Park, bordered by Drayton Street, E. Gaston Street,
Whitaker Street, and E. Park Avenue, allowing for the continued use and enjoyment by the general public.
Proposed improvements will include: band shell lighting replacements; a new band shell cover, Forsyth Fort
lighting replacements, and the addition of public restrooms on the south end of the park.

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Project Forsyth Park Tennis and Basketball Court Improvements $300,000
Scope of work to include rebuilding and/or resurfacing existing tennis and basketball courts; fence repairs;
pole, backboard and net replacements, lighting upgrades, bleachers, shade canopy, and other miscellaneous
upgrades needed to comply with ADA requirements at the Forsyth Park facility.

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Project General Obligation Debt Retirement $6,700,000
Project will provide funding for the retirement of general obligation debt issued to support the Downtown
Streetscape Improvement Project. This project, in its initial phase, seeks to improve three historic street
corridors to include: Broughton Street, Bay Street and River Street.

Strategic Good Government Priority N/A
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pedestrian safety, minimize traffic delays and congestion and improve traffic flow. Work will involve:
updating the Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS); replacing fiber optic cabling; and
constructing new and upgrading existing traffic signal infrastructure. Proposed intersections/areas for
improvements in District 2 include: Liberty and Bull Streets; Gaston and Whitaker Streets; Gaston and Drayton
Streets; Liberty Street (from Whitaker Street to Price Street); Oglethorpe Avenue and Barnard Street;
Oglethorpe Avenue and Bull Street; Wheaton and Randolph Streets; Oglethorpe Avenue (from Whitaker Street
to Price Street); MLK Boulevard and I-16; MLK Boulevard and Taylor Street; Gwinnett and May Streets; Victory
Drive and Abercorn Street; Victory Drive and Price Street and along the 37th Street Corridor.
District 2-Durrence Category Traffic

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Project Neighborhood Park/Playground Improvements - District 2 $1,000,000
spray pool upgrades, grounds beautification, and ADA upgrades. Work will be performed at the 38th St.,
Blackshear, Ben Clark, Davant, Dixon, Forsyth, and Fred Wessels facilities.

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services. Approximately two miles of new sidewalks will be installed in District 2 neighborhoods. Proposed
locations include: Anderson Street (from Truman Parkway to Ash); East Anderson Street (from Ash to Bee);
East Anderson (from Cabell to Skidaway); East Henry Street (from Skidaway to Truman Parkway); East Henry
Street (from Ash to 300' west of Ash); Joe Street (from Harmon to Burton Court); Park Street (from Rail Road to
200 feet west); and Waldburg Street (from East Broad to Paulsen).

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Project Railroad Quiet Zones $7,000,000
The Savannah Mid-Town Quiet Zone project proposes the installation of additional Supplementary Safety
Measures (SSMs) at ten vehicular railroad crossings to allow for the establishment of a federally approved
‘Quiet Zone’. A quiet zone would allow trains to travel through the area without the federally mandated
requirement of blowing their horns 15-20 seconds prior to each highway-rail grade crossing.
District 2-Durrence Category Infrastructure

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Project Soldier's Field Improvements $200,000
Improvements to Soldier's Field, located at 700 Joe Street (behind Hubert Middle School) in the Eastside
neighborhood will include: field improvements (i.e. field grading and athletic turf sodding), bleacher
replacements and replacement of the existing lighting system with a new, energy-efficient system with
automated usage control.

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Project Swimming Pool Rehabilitation - District 2 $250,000
Project will involve performing various improvements to the existing swimming pool at the W.W. Law facility to
include: pool resurfacing; deck repairs; replacement/upgrade of pool equipment; removal and replacement of
dated fixtures in restroom and dressing room areas; and other miscellaneous improvements necessary to
comply with ADA and the Health Department's requirements.

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biking infrastructure. Because the project is in the early planning stage, adjustments may be necessary to

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Project Waters Avenue Corridor Improvements - Phase III $2,000,000
The Waters Avenue Corridor Improvements is a three phase streetscape project along Waters Avenue between
Wheaton Street and Victory Drive. Phase I, between 37th Street and Anderson Street, was completed in 2016.
Phase II, between Wheaton Street and Anderson Street, is expected to be completed in 2019. Phase III is the
section between 37th Street and Victory. Planned improvements include updated sidewalks with accessible
ramps, new stamped concrete crosswalks, new landscaping, and new street lighting.

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Project Downtown Lighting Improvements $1,500,000
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for lighting improvements in the downtown area.
Staff Recommendation: Funding could be used to improve lighting in the downtown area and other areas of the
City. There is already an existing CIP project, TE0607, that provides funding for this purpose. However,
additional funding could be used to focus on additional corridors including Bull Street and the Thomas Square
area, as these two projects have been recommended by residents.
District 2-Durrence-Citizen Category Streets and Sidewalks

Strategic Neighborhood Revitalization Priority 4
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Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for drainage improvements to alleviate flooding problems in the
Victory Drive/Live Oak area.
Staff Recommendation: The area is on the boundary of Casey South and Casey North drainage basins. Until
basin wide improvements are completed in both basins, this area will see little improvement. Local fixes, if
any were attempted, would only shift the problem downstream to other areas. Staff do not support moving
forward with this project. SPLOST 7 funding requests have been submitted for improvements to the Casey
South Basin.
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Project Grants for Dilapidated House Improvements $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide grant assistance for dilapidated house improvements.
Staff Recommendation: Project is not recommended; SPLOST funding can not be used to improve private
properties.
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Project Gwinnett Street Underpass Improvements $0
Citizen recommendation: To improve the existing underpass on Gwinnett Street which is located east of East
Broad Street.
Staff recommendation: The existing bridge which crosses over Gwinnett Street at the described location is not
owned by the City. Staff recall prior discussions regarding the requested project in previous years;at the time,
most residents requested improvements to the actual bridge to allow use for children to safely cross Gwinnett
Street when walking to school. All improvements will need to be approved and managed by the owner.

Strategic Infrastructure/Neighborhood Priority N/A
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Project Overpass at Islands Expressway $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for improvements to the overpass at Islands Expressway.
Staff Recommendation: This is County-owned property, therefore the City is not responsible for maintenance
and/or improvements. Project is not recommended by staff.

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Project Permanent Farmer's Market Facility $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for a permanent farmer's market facility in the City of Savannah.
Staff Recommendation: While the City does not currently operate a farmer's market facility, there is an
existing facility in Garden City (the Savannah State Farmer's Market) which serves the same purpose.
Additionally, there is a local non-profit organization (FFM, Inc.) that provides a farmer's market in Forsyth Park
on Saturdays and that also serves Savannah neighborhoods via the Farm Truck 912 Program. The City currently
provides FFM, Inc. with space at Forsyth Park for the operation of the farmer's market and covers the cost of
electricity. Staff believe having a permanent facility is a great idea. In the event the City decides to move
forward with this project, it is staff's recommendation that building a more formal relationship with FFM, Inc.
and gaining an understanding of what resources are needed to enhance their existing operations would be a
District 2-Durrence-Citizen Category Facilities
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Project Reinstall Historic Concrete Street Signs $0
Citizen Recommendation: Reinstall historic concrete street signage which was widely used at one point to
support the National Landmark status of the downtown area.
Staff Recommendation: Described signage is no longer used by the City. Most of the concrete markers have
been replaced to comply with new retroreflectivity requirements for street signage. Project is not
recommended by staff.

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Project Replacement of Historic District Signage $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for the replacement of two historic distric signs, one on Gordonston
Avenue and the other on Drayton Street. Signs were damaged by Hurricane Matthew.
Staff Recommendation: Staff need a better description of the exact signage requested by citizen in order to
provide an accurate response.

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Project Trafficway Conversion and Traffic Calming $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide necessary funding to convert one-way streets to two-way streets, add bike
lanes and additional parking space to make Whitaker, Drayton, Henry and Anderson Streets more complete
streets.
Staff Recommendation: Staff believe this project is being requested in response to traffic calming concerns.
As opposed to completely converting all of the aforementioned streets to two-way streets, staff believe there
are other measures that can be taken to calm traffic. Staff has made several recent recommendations to
management and is awaiting a response as to next steps. The estimated cost of fully converting the four
streets is $20,000,000.
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Project Bacon Park Tennis Court Renovations $300,000
Scope of work to include rebuilding and/or resurfacing existing tennis courts, bathroom renovations, fence
repair, pole and net replacements, lighting upgrades, bleachers, shade canopy, and other miscellaneous
upgrades needed to comply with ADA requirements at the Bacon Park Tennis Facility, located on Skidaway
Road.
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Project Casey South Drainage Improvements Phase II (Part 2) $15,000,000
This project will increase the drainage capacity in the Casey South basin (from Columbus and Waters Avenue to
the Casey Canal). Project constructs a double seven foot diameter conduit in general alignment with Columbus
Drive between Waters Avenue and the Casey Canal.
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Project Community Center Improvements-District 3 $250,000
Improvements to the existing Eastside Community Center to include: exterior façade renovations; material and
equipment upgrades; furniture; exterior landscaping improvements; replacement of windows and flooring, and
renovations to the restrooms (i.e. replacement of surfaces and appliances, painting, installation of new
flooring, partitions, fixtures, etc.).

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Project Eastside Police Precinct $9,000,000
New Eastside Precinct to replace the existing leased space at 2250 East Victory Drive for use by the Savannah
Police Department. The Eastside Precinct provides policing services to areas south of President Street, east of
Waters Avenue, north of DeRenne Avenue and west of the City of Thunderbolt and unincorporated areas of
Chatham County.
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Project Fire Station #7 Improvements (Sallie Mood Drive) $1,500,000
Project involves the refurbishment of Station #7, located at 6902 Sallie Mood Drive. Proposed work will include
the: exterior façade improvements; addition of a concrete driveway; expansion of apparatus bays to
accommodate modern-sized vehicles and other miscellaneous improvements necessary to provide better
working conditions for staff and to ensure they have an adequate base from which they can better serve the
community.

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pedestrian safety, minimize traffic delays and congestion and improve traffic flow. Work will include
constructing new and upgrading existing traffic signal infrastructure and one road widening project. Proposed
intersections/areas for improvements in District 3 include: Pennsylvania Avenue and Gwinnett Street;
Skidaway Road and 52nd Street; Eisenhower Drive (road widening); Victory Drive and Bee Road; and other
locations as necessary.
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Project Neighborhood Park/Playground Improvements - District 3 $600,000
spray pool upgrades, grounds beautification, and ADA upgrades. Work will be performed at the Barjan Terrace,
Sunset, Treat, and Eli Whitney facilities.

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Project New Sidewalks - District 3 $1,000,000
services. Approximately three miles of new sidewalks will be installed in District 3 neighborhoods. Proposed
locations include: Waters Avenue (from Lee to DeRenne); Treat Avenue (from Mississippi to Gwinnett); East
Gwinnett (from Long Drive to dead end); New Mexico Street (from Capital to Nevada); Nevada Street (from
Beech to Capital Street); 52nd Street (from Ash to Oakland); Iowa Street (from Treat to Long); Long Avenue
(from Iowa to Gwinnett); Glynnwood Avenue (from Laroche to Skidaway); and Goebel Avenue (from Kinzie to
Skidaway).
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Project Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center Expansion $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding to expand the new Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center. The
current facility is too small.
Staff Recommendation: This facility is currently under construction and has not opened to the general public.
Staff would need direction from City Council and/or City Management to change the existing layout.
District 3-Hall Category Facilities

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Project Replacement of Fire Station #8 (Bee Road) and apparatus $4,500,000
The existing station at 2824 Bee Road is functionally obsolete and in need of replacement. Funding is needed
for the demolition and reconstruction of the facility on the existing property and replacement of the station's
fire engine. This project will allow for the continued delivery of critical fire services to the City, provide
better working conditions for staff and ensure they have an adequate base from which they can better serve
the community.

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Project Scarborough Park Improvements $2,000,000
Improvements to the Scarborough Complex on Bacon Park Drive in the Magnolia Park neighborhood, to include:
the addition of public restrooms, additional bleachers, and replacement of the athletic field synthetic turf.

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Project will involve performing various improvements to the existing swimming pool at the Shuman facility to

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Project Bacon Park Golf Course Improvements $4,000,000
The Bacon Park Golf Course is located at 1 Shorty Cooper Drive, near Eisenhower Drive. Improvements are
necessary to continue providing a safe golfing experience to the general public. This project will involve the
construction of a new Cart Barn to replace the existing facility which is no longer economical to repair,
replacement of seven bridges and renovations to the Club House. Club House renovations will include the:
replacement of the store front windows along the west and south side of the building (due to rust damage from
condensation from the HVAC unit and the design of the building), window replacements, and the redesign and
relocation of the HVAC system.
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Project Casey South Drainage Improvements Phase II (Part 2) $25,000,000
To increase the drainage capacity in the Casey South basin from Columbus and Atlantic to Waters Avenue.
Project constructs a double seven foot diameter conduit in Columbus Drive between Atlantic and Waters
Avenues. Funding is also necessary to complete planned improvements of the previous phase of the Casey South
Phase II project and to cover a shortfall of approximately $10 million.
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Project Daffin Park Pool and Playground Improvements $500,000
Funding to provide for pool repairs (including a new shell, pool decking, guard chairs and an automatic ADA lift)
and improvements to two playgrounds, located at Daffin Park. Playground improvements may include
equipment and park furniture replacement (i.e. water fountains, trashcans, benches, picnic tables), basketball
court resurfacing, picnic shelter renovatio, grounds beautification, and ADA upgrades.

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Project Daffin Park-Washington Lawn Renovations $1,000,000
The Washington Avenue Lawn is located at 1301 E. Victory Drive at Daffin Park. Over time and with the many
uses of this area by various teams, the lawn has lost much of it's elevation. This results in drainage problems
following heavy rainfall. Proposed project will include closing this area for one summer growing season to allow
for re-grading and re-planting of new synthetic turf. Project will also allow for the re-establishment of two
beach volleyball courts on the eastern end of the lawn.

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Project Floyd Morris Field Improvements $3,000,000
Improvements to the Morris Field at Daffin Park to include: the addition of a press box, team locker rooms,
restrooms, concession area, additional bleachers, a new public address system; and replacement of the existing
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constructing new and upgrading existing traffic signal infrastructure. Proposed intersections/areas for
improvements in District 4 include: Mall Boulevard and Hodgson Memorial Drive; Mall Boulevard and Mall Way;
37th Street Corridor; Washington Avenue and Habersham Street; Waters Avenue and Washington Avenue;
Waters Avenue and Cornell Street; 63rd and Habersham Streets; 63rd and Reynolds Street; Eisenhower Drive;
Victory Drive and Bee Road; Victory Drive and Price Street; Victory Drive and Abercorn Street; White Bluff Road
and Television Circle; White Bluff Road and Tibet Avenue; and other locations as necessary.
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Project Grayson Stadium Renovations $7,500,000
Grayson Stadium is located at 1401 E. Victory Drive in Daffin Park. The facility attracts thousands of visitors on
an annual basis, however the building is 93 years old and in need of renovation. This project proposes
improvements to include: structural repair of the steel beams used to support the Grand Stands and
reattachment of wood bleachers that are no longer secured to the floor; sand blasting of the stadium to
remove layers of accumulated paint; replacement of aged box and club seating; HVAC replacements in several
areas of the stadium; drainage improvements in the Kids Zone; upgrades to the Centerfield scoreboard
including the addition of a high definition video board; field improvements; renovation of the restrooms and
locker rooms; replacement of the outfield wall; and the addition of a new concession area.

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Project Guy Minick Park Improvements $2,000,000
Improvements to the Guy Minick Complex located at 7200 Sallie Mood Drive in the Bacon Park neighborhood, to
include: addition of two to three ball fields; replacement of field lighting, the renovation of athletic field grass
turf and upgrades to the restrooms/scoring booth facility.

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services. Approximately eight miles of new sidewalks will be installed in District 4 neighborhoods. Proposed
locations include: 65th Street (from Battey to Habersham); Edgewater Road (from Croatan to Dunwoody); 63rd
Street (from Reynolds to Atlantic); Abercorn Street (from 55th to 67th); Abercorn Street (from 67th to
Derenne); Montgomery Crossroads (from White Bluff to Atwood); Paulsen Street (from 51st to DeRenne); Waters
Avenue (from 52nd to 56th); Hodgson Memorial Drive (from Mall Way to Eisenhower); Sallie Mood Drive (from
Eisenhower to Montgomery Crossroads); White Bluff Road (from Janet to McLaws); Abercorn Street (from Janet
to Douglas); and Abercorn Street (from 400 ft. south of East 73rd to Janet; from DeRenne to Janet; from Echols
to Montgomery Crossroads; and from White Bluff to Montgomery Crossroads).
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Project Paulsen Park Improvements $2,590,000
Improvements to the Paulsen Complex located at 7171 Skidaway Road in the Bacon Park neighborhood to
include: the installation of a storage and maintenance facility; laser grading and athletic field turf sodding;
dugouts; backstops and fences; irrigation system; building and electrical upgrades; and grounds beautification.

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Project Replacement of Fire Stations #1 (63rd St.) and #2 (Skyline) $7,500,000
Project involves the demolotion and replacement of Fire Station #1, located at 535 E. 63rd Street, and Fire
Station #2 which is located at 5 Skyline Drive. Replacing both facilities will: allow for the continued delivery
of critical fire services, provide better working conditions for staff and ensure they have an adequate base
from which they can better serve the community.
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Project Victory Drive Corridor Improvements $1,000,000
Project will provide funding for improvements to the Victory Drive Corridor to alleviate localized drainage
problems in the vicinity of the Daffin Park area and will consist of the installation of additional curbing,
medians and sidewalks.
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Project Barnard Bike Lane Improvement $250,000
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding to paint the existing bike lane on Barnard Street similar to the
existing bike lane on Washington Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: Staff will need to confirm the width of Barnard Street to determine if there is
adequate space for the described markings. The exact cost of the improvement will range from $50,000 (for
similar markings to the Barnard Street bike lane) to $250,000 (for improvements similar to proposed green bike
lane on Lincoln Street which, if approved is expected to be used as a model for future bike lane projects).
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Project Barnard Street Conversion to a One Lane Street $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for the conversion of Barnard Street from two lanes to one.
Staff Recommendation: Project does not align with the City's strategic priority to improve mobility and
neighborhood connectivity. Staff does not recommend moving forward with project.

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Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for the dredging of Harmon Creek from Montgomery Crossroads to
the Vernon River.
Staff Recommendation: The City does not have legal authority to perform the requested improvement.
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Project Neighborhood Facility to Offer Pre-K classes $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for neighborhood facilities to offer Pre-K classes.
Staff Recommendation: Staff believe this project has potential and could support offering Pre-K in City-owned
community centers. Discussions would need to occur with the Chatham County Board of Public Education as a
partnership would be desired to provide the requested service.
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Project Tree Lawns and Streetscapes Maintenance- District 4 $190,000
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for maintenance of tree lawns and streetscapes.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommend funding be used to enhance the landscape and install irrigation
within the Abercorn Street Corridor, specifically the section of Abercorn from Rio Road to Derenne Avenue.
This section of Abercorn is in Districts 4,5 and 6. The estimated cost per district is: District 4 (Miller) $190,000;
District 5 (Shabazz) $120,000 and District 6 (Thomas) $300,000. No funding is recommended for tree lawns, as
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Project Truman Parkway Trail (TLPT) $3,000,000
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for the construction of the Truman Parkway Trail.
Staff Recommendation: This project is currently underway, however funding could be used to leverage
additional funds for future phases of the project. The project’s objective is to provide an off-road multi-
purpose trail that will attract a large and diverse group of pedestrians and bicyclists for recreation and
commuter use. The project supports a larger six mile section of the TLPT that links Phase I of the trail and the
Daffin Park Loop Trail to the Lake Mayer Community Park Loop Trail.
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Project Bradley Point Sidewalks $200,000
Funding to support the installation of new sidewalks in the Bradley Point area on Bradley Boulevard from
Ogeechee Road to Dunnoman Drive.
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Project Fairgrounds Regional Recreation Facility $20,000,000
New regional recreation facility to be located on Meding Street in the Feiler Park neighborhood. Proposed
facility will include multi-purpose athletic synthetic fields, outdoor competition-grade track to host sanctioned
events, outdoor lighting, bleachers, concession/restroom/storage facility, parking lot and food truck area,
playground, walking nature trail, and an indoor sports multiplex. The new recreation facility will connect with
the existing Tatemville Community Center and lake.
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constructing new and upgrading existing traffic signal infrastructure Proposed intersections/areas for
improvements in District 5 include: Mills B. Lane Boulevard and Hopkins Street; Mills B. Lane Boulevard and
Liberty Parkway; Victory Drive and Bull Street; White Bluff Road and Television Circle; White Bluff Road and
Tibet Avenue; and others as necessary.
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Project Liberty City Community Center Improvements $950,000
Improvements to include: expansion of the gym; equipment upgrades; furniture; exterior landscaping
improvements; replacement of windows and flooring; and renovations to the: restrooms, kitchen, and
computer lab (i.e. replacement of surfaces and appliances, painting, installation of new flooring, partitions,
fixtures, etc.) at the Liberty City Community Center, located at 1401 Mills B. Lane Boulevard in the Tatemville
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Project Liberty City Community Center Parking Expansion $250,000
Expansion of the parking lot of the Liberty City Community Center, located at 1401 Mills B. Lane Blvd in the
Tatemville Neighborhood. The estimated cost covers the removal of the existing playground and expansion of
the parking lot using the cleared space.
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Project Neighborhood Park/Playground Improvements - District 5 $700,000
spray pool upgrades, grounds beautification, and ADA upgrades. Work will be performed at the Hitch, Robbie
Robinson, Feiler, Staley Heights, and Summerside facilities.

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Project New Fire Station and Apparatus (New Hampstead) $5,500,000
To construct a new fire station and procure fire apparatus (new Engine and Ladder Truck) for critical service
delivery in the New Hampstead area of Southwest Savannah. This project is needed to better serve the
southwest area of the city which is growing in population.
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locations include: Meding Street (Montgomery to Staley); Exchange Street (Montgomery to Florance); Liberty
Parkway (MLK Jr. Blvd to I-516); Mills B. Lane/52nd (Liberty Parkway to ACL); Abercorn (Montgomery
Crossroads to Tibet); and Abercorn (Television Circle to Tibet).
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Project New Southside Police Precinct - District 5 $6,000,000
New Southside Police Precinct to replace the existing leased space at 7804 Abercorn Street, Suite 118
(Oglethorpe Mall) for use by the Savannah Police Department. The Southside Precinct provides policing
services to District 5 and 6 neighborhoods. The total estimated cost for the new facility is $15,000,000 and is
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Project New Southwest Regional Community Centers $12,000,000
Two new regional recreation centers to service Southwest Savannah in District 5. The community centers will
be full service recreational facilities to include a gymnasium, kitchen and multi-purpose space. The centers
are needed to serve areas that do not currently have community centers, including one center to serve the
Middleground Road area and one center to serve Southwest Chatham near Interstate 95, Highway 204 and
Coastal Highway 17.

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Project Park Improvements - District 5 $100,000
Improvements to the existing practice field in Cann Park to include: field grading, irrigation and drainage
installation, athletic turf upgrades and field lighting replacements.

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Project Replacement of Fire Station #6 (Liberty Parkway) $4,000,000
Project involves the demolition and replacement of Station #6, located at 3000 Liberty Parkway. This project
will allow for the continued delivery of critical fire services, provide better working conditions for staff and
ensure they have an adequate base from which they can better serve the community.

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Project will involve performing various improvements to the existing swimming pool at the Haven facility to

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Project Deonna Frazier Overpass/Bridge $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for a structural evaluation and quality material resurfacing of the
Deonna Frazier Overpass. Resident states the overpass was not designed for large trucks or the current traffic
volume.
Staff Recommendation: On an annual basis, the Georgia Department of Transportation inspects the City's
bridges and provides a list of recommended improvements. The Deonna Frazier Overpass is included in the
inspection cycle, however it was not recommended as a high-priority project by GDOT.
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Project Drainage Improvement - District 5 $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for drainage improvements on Staley Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: Chatham County is responsible for maintenance of drainage facilities servicing this
area.
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Project Removal of I-16 Flyover $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for the removal of the I-16 Flyover. The I-16 exit ramp at MLK Jr.
Blvd. and Montgomery Street has frequently been seen as a physical and psychological barrier to economic
development, pedestrian activity and neighborhood revitalization along the corridor.
Staff Recommendation: Studies have been conducted and previous efforts were made to remove the I-16
flyover. However, the project will require a significant amount of funding and support from the general public.
Staff does not recommend removing the flyover at this time because of the high cost involved. The estimated
cost is $80,000,000.

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Project Abercorn Corridor Improvements $10,000,000
Implementation of recommendations made by the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) in areas near the Savannah
Mall and the Georgia Southern University Campus to establish a vibrant, sustainable, mixed-use and walkable
neighborhood center with opportunities for education, housing, jobs, entertainment, and access to multiple
modes of transportation. The focus of the project will be on the area between Montgomery Cross Roads
(towards downtown) and Route 204 to the North/South, with Truman Pkwy (towards downtown) and Hunter
AAF bordering to the East/West. Recommended improvements include a number of: streetscape
improvements, additional park space, traffic and zoning changes and other infrastructure improvements.
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Project Community Center Improvements - District 6 $590,000
Improvements to the existing Crusaders Community Center to include: material and equipment upgrades; new
furniture; exterior landscaping improvements; replacement of windows and flooring; and renovations to the:
restrooms, kitchen, computer lab, and showers (i.e. replacement of surfaces and appliances, painting,
installation of new flooring, partitions, fixtures, etc.).
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Project General Traffic Improvements - District 6 $50,000
Project is intended to address intersection improvements needed to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety,
minimize traffic delays and congestion and improve traffic flow. Work will involve upgrades to existing traffic
signals at the intersection of White Bluff Road and Tibet Avenue.
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Project Joseph Tribble Park Improvements $750,000
Project will provide funding for improvements to the Joseph Tribble Park, located off of Largo Drive in the
Windsor Forest Neighborhood to include: lighting replacements; construction of a new maintenance facility
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locations include: Abercorn Street (Apache to GSU north entrance); Abercorn Street (Tibet to 150' south of
Wilshire - eastside); Abercorn Street (Tibet to 300' south of Wilshire - Westside); Mercy Boulevard (Woodley to
Abercorn); Apache (Mohawk to Dutchtown); Largo Drive (Windsor to Tribble Park); Abercorn Street (250' west
of Largo to Mercy); Mohawk Street (Middleground to Apache); White Bluff Road (Austin to Windsor); and
Abercorn Street (800' East of Largo to Mercy); .

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Project New Sidewalks - District 6 (Added by CM) $380,000
Funding to support installation of new sidewalks on White Bluff/Coffee Bluff Road (from Coffee Point Drive to
Windsor Road) and near the Village (from Idlewood Drive to Largo Drive).

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Project New Southside Police Precinct - District 6 $9,000,000
This project will provide for the construction of a new facility for the Savannah Police Department to replace
the existing leased space at the Oglethorpe Mall. This precinct currently provides policing services for
neighborhoods in District 5 and 6. The total estimated cost for the new facility is $15,000,000 and is divided
amongst both districts.
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Project Replacement of Fire Station #10 and apparatus $4,810,000
Project involves the relocation of Fire Station #10, located at 13710 Coffee Bluff Road, to a new site and
replacement of the station's ladder truck. This project will allow for the continued delivery of critical fire
services, provide better working conditions for staff and ensure they have an adequate base from which they
can better serve the community.
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Project Southside Savannah Community Center $12,000,000
New facility to replace existing Board of Education owned facility that will be located at 218 Windsor Road in
the Windsor Forest neighborhood. The center will be a full service recreational facility serving youth, adults
and seniors. Amenities may include a: playground; gymnasium, fitness room, kitchen and multi-purpose space.

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Project Vernon River Park $1,500,000
Project involves the development of a new greenspace/conservation area park that will be located in an area
to be determined near White Bluff Road. Park will be utilized for passive recreation. Amenities may include a
walking trail, picnic tables, park benches and security lighting.

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Project Wilshire Park Development $350,000
Development of a new park on Wilshire Boulevard to provide recreational activities for the surrounding
neighborhoods. Estimated cost includes costs for property acquisition, design and construction costs.
Amenities may include: playground equipment, dog park, park furniture, walking trail, pavilion, etc.

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Project Windsor Park Improvements (Phase 2) $450,000
Project will provide funding for the second phase of improvements to Windsor Park, located along Woodley and
Linwood Roads and Juniper Circle in the Windsor Forest Neighborhood. Improvements may include:
resurfacing of the existing parking area, expansion of the existing walking trail and installation of additional
playground equipment to include a splash pad.

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Project Turn Lane Windsor Road $0
Citizen Recommendation: Funding to support a dedicated left turn lane at the intersection of Windsor Road
and White Bluff Road.
Staff Response: Staff would need to conduct a traffic study in the area to confirm the need for the
recommended improvement if there is interest in moving this project forward. This intersection has not
previously been identified by staff as one needing improvement.
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Project Blighted Property Acquisition and Elimination $15,000,000
Funding will be used to support the City's purchase of abandoned properties for the purpose of removing or
remedying blight, clearing title issues, and then resellling properties to private developers. Funding would be
replenished with proceeds from property sales and the acquisition of additional properties would be ongoing.
Cost estimate includes the purchase of 100 properties at $25,000 each on an annual basis for six years.
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Project City Hall Interior Restoration and Renovation $7,500,000
Preservation and restoration of City Hall's interior public spaces on the first and second floor levels, including
the lobby, rotundas, stairwell, hallways, Council Chambers, and reception room. Project will include:
preservation and restoration activities; electrical, mechanical and audiovisual upgrades; structural engineering
and monitoring services; and replacement of window treatments. Respecting the structure's historical and
architectural integrity (including original 1906 materials, features and layouts) will ensure this significant
Savannah landmark and the City's flagship building is available for future generations of Savannah citizens.
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Project Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) $500,000
Funding provides for the purchase of a new digital asset management system for use by the Savannah Police
Department. The new system will provide a secure and easy-to-use solution for managing critical digital
evidence such as: body-worn camera videos, images, data, documents, audio, etc. The department currently
uses a process to manage digital information but it is very inefficient and often requires a large amount of staff
time.
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Project Fiber Optic Cable Replacement $3,000,000
Provides funding for replacement of fiber that is currently used to provide connectivity to multiple sites on the
City's network. This fiber was originally installed in 1996 and is primarily above ground, which presents
significant maintenance issues. Various departments including IT and Traffic Engineering, utilize and depend
on this fiber for voice, data and traffic signalization.
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Project Fire Apparatus Replacement $2,000,000
Replacement of a ladder truck and engine for the Savannah Fire Department.

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Project General Stormwater Improvements $40,000,000
To support general stormwater projects throughout the city on an as needed basis as determined by the
Strategic Initiatives Flood Reduction Committee. Two part strategy completes basin studies, prioritizes
improvements to efficiently meet the objectives and constructs those improvements necessary to meet goals.
Individual projects will be selected following completion of the basin studies.
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Project Lower Springfield Canal Drainage Improvements (Ph.1) $50,000,000
Project will increase the conveyance capability of the Springfield Canal from Ogeechee Road to the Savannah
River. Proposed improvements will include the construction of a bypass canal near Louisville Road and a
second pump station which is necessary for additional improvements throughout remaining sections of the
basin.
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Project Neighborhood Infrastructure and Public Space Enhancements $30,000,000
Public property improvements associated with revitalization initiatives such as Savannah Shines and other
targeted housing and neighborhood improvement projects.
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Project New Public Safety Building $50,000,000
A multi-department facility that will offer a single location for Police Headquarters (201 Habersham Street),
Northwest Precinct (former Great Dane Building 602 E. Lathrop Avenue); Fire Headquarters (121 E. Oglethorpe
Avenue) and the Fire Service Support Center (6 West Henry Street). The new facility will be located in the
Canal District and will also facilitate the City's long-term vision of centralizing the location of City facilities.

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Project Patrol Ballistic Helmets $100,000
Funding provides for the purchase of 500 ballistic helmets for the Savannah Police Department. The helmets
will be used to provide an additional level of protection for officers when responding to high risk situations,
enhancing their safety and allowing faster response to critical incidents.

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Project Police Mobile Surveillance Platform $150,000
Funding provides for the purchase of a mobile surveillance platform for the Savannah Police Department. The
platform will be used to enhance officer visibility of areas while: providing major venue control, guarding
parking lots, monitoring for criminal behavior and assisting with search efforts. The mobile surveillance
platform, Sky Tower, is a crime deterrent that will enhance the security and safety of the public during events.

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Project Police Patrol Rifle Equipment $500,000
Funding provides for the purchase of 300 patrol rifles for the Savannah Police Department. Patrol rifles will
enhance officer safety and allow for better protection of the community during high-risk situations.

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Project Police Records Management System (RMS) Replacement $3,000,000
Replacement of the existing RMS which is an agency-wide system that centralizes critical records and
information for use by the Savannah Police Department. The existing system was installed in 2007 and has not
been updated. Newer technology will result in a significant reduction in the amount of time needed for staff
to input data as modern systems allow automated data collection, organization and electronic data input.
Updating the existing RMS will therefore enhance operational efficiency and resource management.

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Project Police Vehicle Replacement $1,200,000
Funding request is for the replacement of 66 units for the Savannah Police Department. 44 units are needed to
replace vehicles which were returned to Chatham County as a result of the SCMPD Demerger and 20 vehicles
are needed for officers who have met the eligibility requirements for take-home vehicles.

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Project Public Safety Radio Tower Relocation $5,000,000
The radio network is jointly funded by the City of Savannah and Chatham County. There is need to relocate
two existing towers to provide better coverage in the eastern portion of the County (Tybee tower) and the
southern portion of the County (Southside tower). The City is responsible for funding the relocation of the
Southside tower, which is collocated on a commercial cellular tower, owned by American Tower, at 500 Lucas
Drive lot 55. The tower is not designed to withstand a significant weather impact such as a category 3 or
higher hurricane. Loss of the Southside radio site impacts 33% of the radio system footprint in Chatham
County. The County will fund the relocation of the Tybee tower, which is located on County-owned property
on Tybee Island. Requested funding is for: an engineering study, relocation of the tower, and construction of
two new radio sites.
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Project Public Safety Technology Improvement $2,500,000
Funding provides for the expansion of technologies for the Savannah Police Department (SPD) to improve
operational intelligence and allow for more efficient and effective policing. Project will involve the: expansion
of the existing camera system throughout the City; replacement of ten license plate readers which are
currently being leased through the end of 2019 using grant funding; and the creation of a new Real Time Crime
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Project Savannah City Center $60,000,000
Project will involve the development of City-owned property in the Canal District to serve as a municpal
complex for City Administration and Operations. This project will accomplish the City's long-term vision of
having a central location for City Departments in an effort to improve customer service.
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Project Savannah Police Firearms Range $650,000
Construction of a new firearm range on existing City-owned property for the Savannah Police Department
(SPD). SPD currently uses a range that is managed by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. However as a result
of the SCMPD demerger in 2018, there is a need for the department to acquire it's own range to ensure staff
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Project Specialized Police Response Vehicles $1,000,000
New procurement of specialized vehicles necessary to support the special operations of the Savannah Police
Department. Vehicles are needed for response to a wide range of tactical situations such as hostage rescue,
barricaded gunmen, warrant operations, terroristic threats and other high-risk security situations. The
department currently utilizes vehicles which are owned by Chatham County. However as a result of the SCMPD
demerger in February 2018, there is a need for the Savannah Police Department to acquire its own vehicles to
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Project Street Paving and Pavement Rehabilitation $30,000,000
To provide funding for the milling, patching, leveling and/or resurfacing of a portion of the City's roadway
network. Streets are currently being evaluated by Roadbotics, a company that uses new technology to rate
roadway conditions. Approximately half of the City's 700 miles of streets have been assessed and the
remainder is expected to be completed next year. Once completed, a list of prioritized roads will be provided
by staff.
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Project Brick Street Preservation $250,000
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for the removal of asphalt and the relaying of brick & block streets
and sidewalks.
Staff Recommendation: Funding is included in an existing project which allows for replacement of brick and
general repairs/improvements to City streets and sidewalks. However, funding is limited; Additional funding
could be used to specifically target brick streets and sidewalks(as opposed to concrete-constructed facilities)
which are in need of repairs. Most of the City's brick street inventory is located in areas north of Victory
Drive. Cost estimates are ball-park figures and will need to be revisited by staff in the event the project is
approved as a potential project to move forward. Funding could be alocated as follows: District 1 ($31,250);
District 2 ($125,000); District 3($31,250); District 4($31,250); District 5 ($31,250); and District 6 ($0).
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Project Civic Center for Savannah City Offices $21,000,000
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for the renovation and conversion of the existing Civic Center into
office space for the City.
Staff Recommendation: The Civic Center could potentially be repurposed for City office space for various
departments; however extensive renovations would be required.
District City-Wide-Citizen Category Facilities

Strategic Good Government Priority N/A
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Project Historic Granite Curb Preservation Project $200,000
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding to upgrade curbs using granite material where possible.
Staff Recommendation: Funding is currently included in an existing project which allows for general street
improvements/repairs throughout the City. However funding is limited and additional funding could be used, if
approved, to perform necessary repairs to curbs that were constructed with granite. Granite curbs are viewed
by many to be of historical significance and part of the character of the City's neighborhoods.

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Project Lite Rail Line Connecting Southside to Downtown $80,000,000
Citizen Recommendation: Povide funding for a new lite rail system similar to the City of Charlotte's Lite Rail
System, to connect the Southside of Savannah to the Downtown area.
Staff Recommendation: Light rail (or streetcar) service has been considered in Savannah in the past by both
the City of Savannah and Chatham Area Transit. The challenges are primarily cost and logistics. Staff
recommends that instead of looking at particular uses, that the City instead look at transit corridors that could
be developed. Within these corridors the City could have light rail or high frequency bus service, or rapid bus
service. The corridors would serve to connect residents, workers, and shoppers with hubs throughout Savannah
and in the County. Chatham Area Transit is starting it’s re-routing next year and the City should work with
them and the Metropolitan Planning Organization to determine what the best option is.
District City-Wide-Citizen Category Other
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Project Small Business Incubator Space $2,000,000
Citizen Recommendation: Funding to provide for small business incubator space to be used by home-based
businesses that need access to office and/or kitchen space.
Staff Recommendation: This project has great potential. Should the decision be made to move forward, the
City could potentially partner with an existing agency (i.e. Creative Coast, Work Source Coastal, etc.) to
provide the requested space. Estimated cost includes funding for potential facility improvements which could
be made to allow the City to co-exist with a partner agency.
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Project Tree Planting Program $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for tree planting projects along various streets in Savannah.
Staff Response: The City currently has an existing program, the Fall Tree Planting Program, which provides
funding for approximately 300 - 500 trees on an annual basis. Staff does not recommend moving forward with
this project.

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Project Trees for City Projects $0
Citizen Recommendation: Provide funding for more trees to be used for City projects (i.e. parks,
streetscapes, buildings, etc.).
Staff Recommendation: The City adheres to standards provided in its landscape and tree protection ordinance
for all City projects. Staff do not recommend additional funding be allocated for this project.

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Project Bay Street Streetscape Improvement Project (West End) $5,600,000

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District 1-Johnson Category Public Safety

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District 1-Johnson Category Streets and Sidewalks

District 1-Johnson Category Streets and Sidewalks

District 1-Johnson Category Other

District 1-Johnson Category Parks and Recreation

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District 1-Johnson Category Parks and Recreation

District 1-Johnson-Citizen Category Drainage

District 1-Johnson-Citizen Category Parks and Recreation

District 2-Durrence Category Streets and Sidewalks

District 2-Durrence Category Drainage

District 2-Durrence Category Other

District 2-Durrence Category Parks and Recreation

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District 2-Durrence Category Other

District 2-Durrence Category Streets and Sidewalks

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District 2-Durrence Category Other

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District 2-Durrence Category Streets and Sidewalks

District 2-Durrence Category Infrastructure

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District 2-Durrence-Citizen Category Streets and Sidewalks

District 2-Durrence-Citizen Category Drainage

Citizen Recommendation: Provide grant assistance for dilapidated house improvements.

District 2-Durrence-Citizen Category Infrastructure

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District 2-Durrence-Citizen Category Streets and Sidewalks

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District 2-Durrence-Citizen Category Traffic

District 3-Hall Category Parks and Recreation

District 3-Hall Category Drainage

District 3-Hall Category Parks and Recreation

District 3-Hall Category Public Safety

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District 3-Hall Category Traffic

District 3-Hall Category Parks and Recreation

District 3-Hall Category Streets and Sidewalks

District 3-Hall Category Facilities

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