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HomeMy Public PortalAbout160_020_STWP Update_11.06.2013 Short Term Work Program Update — City of Tybee Island Year Completed Responsible Funding Project Cost Explanation Starting Year Party Source POPULATION Develop a tourism marketing campaign Tourism Council, Tourism The City of Tybee and Tourism Council completed marketing study& that focuses on drawing identified 2009 ongoing Main Street $100,000 Council are implementing it. tourist groups to the Island. Program As part of carrying capacity study City, Main Street DNR,ACOE, determine sufficiency of services and 2008 2010 Program $45,000 General Fund Researching funding opportunities facilities for the aging population. Develop an education packet to be distributed to visitors about available City,Tourism DCA, General Vacation planner,visitor guide developed by Tourism Council. New activities/services/resources(include 2008 ongoing Council,Main $25,000 Fund, H/T Tax Resident guide developed by Main Street Program Committee information about natural resources Street Program protection, local ordinances,etc. Work with various rental agencies, realtors, hotels/bed and breakfast 2009 ongoing Tourism Council Staff Time H/M Tax, Guides distributed by Tourism Council&lodging establishments. establishments to distribute the packet General Fund to island visitors ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Reactivate the DDA upon completion of Pending City, Main Street DCA, General Market study completed.City Council reviewing possible benefits of the Market Study. 2008 approval Program $50,000 Fund DDA again. Reactivation is pending city council approval. Y• PP 9 9 p 9 Y Pp Prepare economic development plan for business district. Consider identified City, Main Street DCA, General Economic development plan has not been completed at this time. issues and opportunities for economic 2009 2011 Program $75,000 Fund Main Street Program needs funding from DCA or other sources to development. complete this plan. Evaluate potential for an Urban General Fund, Redevelopment plan and creation of an 2010 ongoing City Staff Time TAD ongoing enterprise zone. Support the development of heritage City, Main Street National Parks Tybee Island Historic Society maintains heritage sites on the tourism. 2008 ongoing Program,Tourism Staff Time Service, DCA lighthouse property. Council Main Street Program works closely with new businesses and Provide assistance to new businesses 2008 ongoing City, Main Street Staff Time General Fund maintains a list of available commercial space. developing on the Island. Program Main Street Program Business Assistance Committee developed the Tybee Business Guide which is available online and at city hall. Develop a strong working relationship City, Main Street with Savannah Development& 2008 ongoing Program Staff Time General Fund N/A:City of Savannah is reorganizing Renewal Authority. Work with the Tourism Council and City, Main Street local business groups to encourage 2008 ongoing Program Staff Time General Fund Main Street Program works with the Tourism Council. revitalization of business district. City, Main Street Encourage the development of"off General Fund, Tourism Council has a separate budget generated by ads devoted to season"events and activities. 2009 ongoing Program,Tourism Staff Time H/M Tax sponsoring and organizing"off season"events Council 1 11/06/13 Short Term Work Program Update — City of Tybee Island Develop and promote eco-tourism City, Main Street General Fund, These types of businesses and activities are promoted in the Tourism businesses and resources. 2010 ongoing Program,Tourism Staff Time H/M Tax Council brochures,as well as,the Main Street newsletters. Council City, Main Street Investigate potential for developing a General Fund, This has not been formally explored due to the shortage of land for convention center on the Island. 2009 2011 Program,Tourism Staff Time H/M Tax such space on the island. Council City, Main Street Encourage small conventions to locate General Fund, Tourism Council sees this as a future opportunity. Main Street on the Island during off-season. 2009 ongoing Program,Tourism Staff Time H/M Tax Program works with facilities hosting convention goers Council Implement beautification/façade City, Main Street 2010 ongoing $10,000 DCA DDRLF application was made to DCA in 2009,but it was denied. improvements in business districts Program through a revolving loan program. Activation of the DDA is pending. HOUSING Develop recommendations for new development,redevelopment,and DCA, General Historic Preservation Commission and Main Street Program Design restoration that address mass,scale 2009 ongoing City, HPC $65,000 Fund Committee are developing design guidelines for easy reference. and density of development. Ensure that new development is Planning and Zoning staff reports reference character area and consistent with the character of the 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund recommended development strategies. In Master Plan for site plans, neighborhood as defined in the Master Plan. variances,special reviews,and subdivision requests. Consider adopting a standard for 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund City has a 65%green space of setback requirement. maximum lot coverage. Consider allowing upstairs residential development in commercial areas, if the 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Mixed use is allowed by code in commercial zones. use is primarily commercial. Consider the need for variances for rooflines where floodplains restrict first 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund City's position on height variances is very firm. floor development, but do not allow fourth floor development. LAND USE Update Land Development Code in General 2008 ongoing City $65,000 DCA, ongoing accordance with vision of this Plan. Funds As part of the update,restrict residential DCA, General down-zoning in commercial areas. 2008 ongoing City $65,000 Funds Postponed until update on character areas is completed. As part of the update,ensure zoning DCA, General regulations are consistent with the 2008 ongoing City $65,000 Funds Master Plan. Improve the level of code enforcement. 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Police Department now has an officer dedicated to code enforcement Educate residents about zoning, Planning&Zoning Department distributes Do You Need a Permit? allowable land uses,and the rezoning 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund brochure regarding when a permit is required. It is available for the process. public in the office and on the city website. Develop and adopt a Catastrophic Disaster Rebuild Plan for the Island. 2009 ongoing City $80,000 DCA This will be required for the next master plan update. 2 11/06/13 Short Term Work Program Update — City of Tybee Island Develop a comprehensive GIS 2008 ongoing City $45,000 General Fund, Basic GIS with W&S, Drainage,Streets, Property and trees are database for the City. CRC currently completed. TRANSPORTATION Conduct transportation engineering DCA,General RS&H conducted a Hwy 80 Corridor Pedestrian/Traffic study in study in accordance with issues& 2009 2010 CORE, City $125,000 Fund 2010. opportunities identified in this Plan. As part of this study,explore possibility GDOT, DCA, of taking control of Butler/Highway 80. 2009 2011 CORE, City $125,000 General Fund Maintenance cost would be cost prohibitive. As part of the study,explore potential to offer subsidized open-air trolley GDOT, DCA, services around the Island to reduce 2009 2011 CORE, City $125,000 General Fund Private businesses have taken the lead in this area. traffic. As part of this study,explore charging The Coastal Regional Commission provides a Savannah to Tybee additional"hotel tax"to help fund a city GDOT, DCA, subsidized on and off Island 2009 2011 CORE, City $125,000 General Fund Beach Shuttle.Currently funding is no longer needed for this service transportation system. through an additional"hotel tax" A toll road would make visiting Tybee cost prohibitive.There are As part of this study,investigate concerns on how the city would be able to control parking locations& potential to make Highway 80 a toll 2009 2011 CORE, City $125,000 GDOT, DCA, ensure that once a toll payment is received,a parking space would road. General Fund be available considering Tybee's limited public parking versus demand during the peak season. As part of this study,investigate need GDOT, DCA, This issue continues to be explored.The cost of a parking garage and potential to locate a parking garage 2009 ongoing CORE, City $125,000 General Fund may be prohibitive due to the seasonal demand for parking and on the Island. shortage of land. As part of this study,investigate GDOT, DCA, City council has permitted two commercial public parking lots as feasibility of using commercial parking 2009 ongoing CORE, City $125,000 General Fund private parking lots. lots for public parking. As part of this study,develop"peak GDOT, DCA, The parking committee and city council continue to study the need for use"contingency for parking. 2009 ongoing CORE, City $125,000 General Fund more parking during the peak parking season. 9 Y p 9� p 9 9 p p 9 Coordinate with GDOT to ensure that Separate bicycle/pedestrian lane is current part of the conceptual any widening of the Lazaretto Creek 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund GDOT bridge plans. bridge includes a separate bike lane Encourage development of the bikeway to connect Tybee Island with 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund GDOT bridge plan shows connectivity to current McQueen's Trail. Wilmington Island As part of Land Code Update,develop zoning overlay to require easements DCA, General from property owners along Highway80 2009 ongoing City $65,000 Fund to complete the Tybee/Wilmington Island bikeway. Develop multi-use paths throughout the DCA, DNR, 2011 ongoing City $150,000 GDOT, Bicycle routes created for bicycle friendly designation. City. General Fund 3 11/06/13 Short Term Work Program Update — City of Tybee Island Support and Implement beautification Streetscaping project completed from 14th Street to Tybrisa(16th and streetscaping along Butler 2011 ongoing. City $250,000 GDOT, Street).Additional Hwy 80 80 median improvement are planned in FY Avenue/Highway 80 General Fund 14. Continue to bring level of service up to GDOT LMIG, streets designated use with regular 2008 ongoing City $155,000 SPLOST, City continues to implement DPW 5-year resurfacing plan. resurfacing program. General Fund Clearly define parking requirements for City, Main Street Pay-to Park signage has improved including the signage at the seasonal rentals and educate visitors 2008 ongoing Program,Tourism Staff Time General Fund entrance to the C-2 business corridor.A parking map is available about requirements. Council online and at city hall showing major public parking areas. Educate residents and visitors about City, Main Street Coastal Regional Commission Shuttle is promoted by the Main Street transportation related ordinances, 2008 ongoing Program,Tourism Staff Time General Fund Program and Tourism Council.Bicycle transportation is promoted by alternative transit,and alternative transportation routes. Council the bicycle friendly committee and bicycle rental companies. Arterial roads upgrade 2013 ongoing City $178,000 SPLOST Widen and pave Jones Avenue-FY 14 Enhance entry way to city 2012 ongoing City $10,000 General Fund Upgrade median plantings on Hwy 80-FY 14 Road maintenance City $36,021 SPLOST Salt Meadows(S. Polk)Street Maintenance-FY 14 GDOT TE Construct bicycle/pedestrian path North of Hwy 80 on abandoned Bicycle/pedestrian facilities upgrade 2011 ongoing City $232,547 Grant,& railroad bed.-FY 14&FY 15 SPLOST CULTURAL&HISTORIC RESOURCES Revisit the potential for establishing City, Main Street "Local Historic Districts"on the Island. 2008 ongoing Program, HPC Staff Time General Fund As part of Land Code Update, review Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning and update section 14 of Tybee's Land 2009 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Department continue to update. Development Code. Use Historic Review Committee to City, Main Street Historic Preservation Commission and Main Street Program Design determine appropriate desi n guidelines 2010 ongoing Program, HPC Staff Time General Fund Committee are developing design guidelines with references. 9 9 9 P� 9 9 9 Pursue Certified Local Government 2011 ongoing City, Main Street Staff Time General Fund Application submitted August 2013 Status. Program Establish a GIS inventory of historic 2008 ongoing City, Main Street Staff Time General Fund, structures. Program CRC Educate residents and developers with City, Main Street Historic Preservation Commission and Main Street Program Design regard to cost effective materials, 2008 ongoing Program, HPC Staff Time General Fund Committee are developing design guidelines with references. treatments Work with historic preservation groups City, Main Street to seek funding to assist with restoration 2008 ongoing Program Staff Time General Fund projects Educate owners of historic structures City adopted revised Land Development Code Section 14-060, about economic benefits such as tax 2008 ongoing City, Main Street Staff Time General Fund Historic Preservation on 6.13.13:A permit review procedure in which credits,conservation easements,tax Program, HPC the HPC review applications for buildings 50+years and conveys the freezes,etc. benefits of preservation to the owners. 4 11/06/13 Short Term Work Program Update — City of Tybee Island Support the City's Arts Commission and the development of additional cultural 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund City's Arts Commission decommissioned when the BHT program was resources. formed and is now part of the Main Street Program Continue to support the renovation of Tybee Post Theatre. 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund City loaned the Tybee Post Theatre$65,000 for renovations. Consider the development of a public 2008 2012 City Staff Time General Fund City leased Art Center to Tybee Arts Association in 2012. arts center/artist incubator center. Continue to support Lighthouse 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund FY 14 community grant award Museum. NATURAL RESOURCES Develop complete GIS inventory of CRC, General A partial tree inventory was completed with a forestry grant and City's natural resources. 2008 ongoing City $45,000 Fund entered into the GIS in 2009. Prioritize acquisition and preservation of greenspace, parks and conservation 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund City has a greenspace fund for matching funding. easements. Create linkages between green space, GDOT, DCA, parks,cultural,and historic interest 2011 ongoing City Staff Time GDNR, The planned Hwy 80 bicycle/pedestrian trail with link greenspace and points. County, historic sites. General Fund Identify various tools that support preservation efforts such as grants, 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund conservation easements,etc. Continue to implement the NPDES 2008 ongoing City, MPC,County $25,000 General Fund Public Works and Zoning&Planning Department continues in Phase I MS4 Permit SWMP. partnership with MPC/Chatham County to implement this every year. Implement a citywide bacteria monitoring program to identify the 2009 ongoing City $25,000 GDNR, Bacteria and beach water quality is monitored via a partnership with source of bacteria contamination on the General Fund Coastal Environmental Services, EPD&Chatham County beaches. Implement a sanitary sewer inspection Master plan has been created for prioritized repairs and upgrades and rehabilitation program in 2008 ongoing City $440,000 SPLOST compliance with NPDES requirements. which is being implemented. Provide education to visitors on natural resource protection efforts including: City, Main Street This is accomplished through literature provided at visitor's center, DCA, General city hall and social media. Keep Tybee Tidy marketing campaign recycling,water conservation, 2008 ongoing Program,Tourism $25,000 Fund which included beachside educational signage made possible stormwater pollution,and respect of Council marine and marsh life. through the GDNR Coastal Incentive Grant. Develop a targeted education program from developers that cover topics such Permit Fees, Planning&Zoning Department updated the Erosion Control for as E&S control, buffers,tree protection 2008 ongoing City $5,000 DCA, NRCS Builders handout on 3.3.12 and storm water management 5 11/06/13 Short Term Work Program Update — City of Tybee Island As part of the Land Code Update,allow for and encourage Low Impact DCA, General Community Garden started in 2010 on city property is a Development practices such as rain 2009 ongoing City $65,000 Fund demonstration project for water reuse. barrels,green roofs and rain gardens in public and private projects. As part of the Wayfinding Project, place interpretive signage on dune crossings GDNR, Signs have been placed near beach access points by Marine and along trails to educate residents 2008 2010 City $50,000 General Fund Science Center via a GDNR Coastal Incentive Grant. and visitors about the fragile coastal environment. Continue to work with DNR for 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund wetlands/marsh protection As part of the Land Code Update, review Tree Ordinance;develop incentives to promote the retention of 2009 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund, Tree Ordinance update is occurring with the assistance of the trees as opposed to removal and GFC Georgia Forestry Commission.To be completed by October 2014. replacement. Support Marine Science Center 2008 ongoing City $600,000 SPLOST City council to review a new location land and building lease option in Relocation. the near future. Continue to support work of Marine 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund FY 14 Community Grant Award Science Center. "Palms r DPW coordinates with Savannah Tree Foundation to plant native Continue urban reforestation program. 2008 ongoing City Varies Fund, General trees on island Fund Continue to monitor drainage issues in 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund dunes. Promote the use of native plants/xeriscape through the 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund development of landscaping guidelines. Improve recreational beach experience Beach Rake and Upgraded Tractor—City Council voted to postpone with a cleaner beach 2013 ongoing City $94,000 General Fund application for GDNR permit-FY15 Improved and upgraded beach&public park restrooms 2008 ongoing City $84,000 SPLOST FY 15 Water&Sewer Force Main#6-Replace 60 year old 12 inch Sewer Force which Replace aging sewer lines 2013 ongoing City $722,378 Fund, GEFA starts at Sewer Lift Statin#6&carries the sewer to the WWTP-FY Loan 14 Water&Sewer 50 ft. Diameter Clarifier-Add a 3rd 50 foot Diameter Clarifier for Upgrade WWTP processes 2017 ongoing City $1.5 million Fund added capacity due to heavier flows during peak season&be able to take one down when needed for repairs-FY 18 Prepare for sea level rising 2013 ongoing City $375,000 Water&Sewer Raise 3 well houses and control equipment up to base flood elevation Fund plus 1 foot free board for hurricane&flood purposes-FY 14&FY 15 Water&Sewer Rehab the well at Fort Screven to increase production because of Rehab city wells 2016 ongoing City $65,000 Fund scale buildup.Chemical was out-FY16 6 11/06/13 Short Term Work Program Update — City of Tybee Island Water&Sewer Replace UV Bulb System To replace aging 4,000 watt bulb system to Repair and maintain WWTP 2016 ongoing City $600,000 Fund new low wattage bulb system on the ultra violet disinfection system at the WWTP-FY16 Conserve water with WWTP reuse Water&Sewer Station Pump and Equipment Building:To use reuse wastewater Water System 2013 ongoing City $250,000 Fund instead of potable water for process equipment at the WWTP-FY 14 Reduce dry trash waste 2013 2013 City $20,000 General Fund Modified yard waste policy at DPW transfer station. Created Dry Trash Depository -FY 14-Completed Improve method of collecting trash& recycling off beach 2013 ongoing City $5,200 General Fund Dump Trailer for Beach Recycling-FY14 Reduce yard waste volume 2015 ongoing City $272,000 General Fund Horizontal Grinder-FY16 SPLOST, AMR System-New drive-by AMR system will be completed in FY 13. Promote water conservation 2013 ongoing City $733,054 Water&Sewer Fixed system scheduled for FY14 Fund Continue to seek funding and Federal,State, County, implement beach re-nourishment for Mayor Buelterman recently met with Governor Deal to confirm his storm surge protection and recreational 2008 ongoing City $15 million SPLOST, H/M support for state funding of beach renourishment in 2015. beach Tax Fund, General Fund FACILITIES&SERVICES Conduct a study to determine the carrying capacity of the Island as it GDNR, DCA, relates to infrastructure and natural 2008 ongoing City $45,000 General Fund An initial study was started by a UGA intern. resources. Develop a capital improvement plan to GDOT, The city has a DPW 5-year resurfacing plan that is implemented be implemented in conjunction with 2008 ongoing City $100,000 SPLOST, depending on funding availability. road rehabilitation General Fund As part of carrying capacity study, develop a water supply contingency GDNR, EPD, plan that evaluates and plans for 2008 ongoing City $45,000 Water&Sewer Researching funding opportunities alternative sources. Fund Conduct a GIS inventory of the number GDNR, EPD, of shallow wells and septic tanks on the 2008 ongoing City $10,000 CRC,Water& Island. Sewer Fund Work with YMCA to develop programs 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund YMCA established a Friday night Skate Night for youth. at the gym. Support continued planning and program development for the Rivers City,Tourism End Campground to attract visitors in 2009 ongoing Council Staff Time General Fund Campground is funded via an enterprise fund. the off season. Develop a plan for the construction and 2012 City,Tybee Pool $300,000- rants Tybee Pool Committee has been hosting fund raisers and exploring maintenance of a swimming pool. Committee $500,000 g grant opportunities 7 11/06/13 Short Term Work Program Update — City of Tybee Island GDOT, The addition of ADA sidewalks on Butler Avenue from 18th Street to Continue to upgrade sidewalks/public 19th Street-.Property owners have been notified about ADA sidewalk facilities to be ADA compliant 2008 ongoing City $15,750 SPLOST, project.Some attended infrastructure committee meeting in August General Fund 2013 to discuss project. Continue upgrade of sewer collection system;improve efficiency, reduce SPLOST, Without expansion of WWTP which is not needed at this point, storm water intrusion and explore 2008 ongoing City $2.2 million Water&Sewer feasibility of connecting existing septic Fund sources of reuse water are limited. systems users to the treatment facility. Continue to improvements to the public FY 14 Budget Improvements to the yard waste collection system are 2008 ongoing City $300,000 General Fund works complex. listed under environmental improvements. Continue to maintain/replace as 2008 ongoing City $100,000 General Funds DPW truck is schedule in 5-year CIP in FY 15($25,000) necessary all public works equipment After completion of master plan, make recommended improvements to Storm 2010 ongoing City $750,000 SPLOST DPW has now completed Tybrisa,Alley 3 drainage improvements. Drainage System. Water&Sewer Replace aging waterlines-Jones Avenue, Hwy 80, &2nd and Van Water lines—aging line replacement 2013 ongoing City $2.7 M Fund,GEFA Horn-City is in the design stage. Loan Develop design&architectural drawings for project&construct new 2009 ongoing City $3.5 million SPLOST City is in the design stage.Construction to begin in December of public safety facility. 2013. Public access to the beach-dune 2008 ongoing City, GDNR $35,000/ General Fund Dune crossovers are replaced based on a schedule.City replaces crossovers replacements crossover and/or extends 2 crossovers per year City facilities-ADA access upgrades City, MRS $26,500 SPLOST MRS ADA access Public Safety— Fire Department equipment replacement 2014 ongoing City $750,000 General Fund Fire Engine Pumper-FY 15 with three years of payments possible. Public Safety—Public Safety— Fire Department equipment replacement 2014 ongoing City $145,000 General Fund Rescue Mini Pumper -FY 15 Public Safety—Fire Department equipment upgrade 2014 ongoing City $11,000 General Fund Additional Thermal Imagery Camera-FY 15 Public Safety—Fire Department training facilities upgrade 2014 ongoing City $112,000 General Fund Fire Mobile Burn Trailer-FY 15 Public Safety Police Department 2013 2013 City $9,000 General Fund Intox 9000-FY 14 upgrades Public Safety— Police Department equipment upgrade 2014 ongoing City $20,000 General Fund Tag Plate Reader-FY 15 Public park upgrades 2014 ongoing City $24,000 General Fund Additional Large Pavilion&Renovate Jaycee Park Turf-Pavilion is scheduled in FY 15.Jaycee Park Turf improvements are in FY 14. City Hall-interior and exterior upgrades Redo Wood Floors,Sidewalks and Landscaping-Scheduled for FY &maintenance 2014 ongoing City $12,500 General Fund 15 in 5-year CIP 8 11/06/13 Short Term Work Program Update — City of Tybee Island Public Safety—Ocean Rescue and Ocean rescue MULES are scheduled each year in 5-year CIP. More Beach Patrol equipment replacement 2013 ongoing City $56,000 General Fund planning for beach patrol MULES need to be programmed. Public Safety—Police Department fleet Police Patrol Vehicles-2 VW Passat's were approved in FY 14. replacement 2013 ongoing City $118,000 General Fund More funding will need to be scheduled to continue to fund VW Passat's in future budgets for police department. Water&Sewer Department-fleet Water&Sewer 2013 2013 City $27,000 Vehicle -FY 15—%Ton Service Truck replacement Fund Campground Infrastructure upgrades Campground FY14-Renovate 70 sites to FHU($14,600), FY15 Sleeving of Sewer and maintenance 2013 ongoing City $124,000 Fund lines by Crow's Nest($27,000)&White Rock for flood control ($27,000)&FY17 Paving of Campground Roads($56,000). Campground Cabins—upgrades and Campground FY 15—Rescreen Cabins($3,000)&ADA Cabin Compliant Addition maintenance 2014 ongoing City $385,500 Fund ($47,500), FY 15-FY18 Installation of 7 cabins($336,000) Campground—improved customer 2013 ongoing City $g 293 Campground FY 14—After-Hours Tent Kiosk($4,293), FY 15—Integrated Entry service Fund System($4,000) INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION Work with Chatham Area Transit and City, Main Street other local governments to identify 2008 2011 Program Staff Time General Fund remote park and ride sites. Continue to participate in regional 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund transportation efforts. Coordinate with CEMA,Chatham County and other local and regional planning agencies to implement Tybee 2008 ongoing City Staff Time General Fund City coordinates annually with CEMA to conduct training exercises. Island's Hurricane Disaster Management Plan. 9 11/06/13