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Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Project Year Starting Completed Year Responsible Party Cost Funding Source 2011 Updated Information Population Conduct a marketing
study to determine what types of services, facilities, and commercial establishments would be necessary to attract additional tourist groups to the Island. 2008 2009 City, Tourism Council,
TIEDC $50,000 DCA, General Fund Phase 1 completed at no cost. Develop a tourism marketing campaign that focuses on drawing identified tourist groups to the Island. 2009 Ongoing Tourism
Council $100,000 TBD As part of carrying capacity study determine sufficiency of services and facilities for the aging population. 2008 2010 City, TIEDC $45,000 DNR, ACOE, General Fund
Develop an education packet to be distributed to visitors about available activities/services/resources (include information about natural resources protection, local ordinances, etc.
2008 Ongoing City, Tourism Council, TIEDC $25,000 General Fund, DCA Work with various rental agencies, realtors, hotels/bed and breakfast establishments to distribute the packet to island
visitors. 2009 Ongoing Tourism Council Staff Time General Fund Economic Development Create a position for Better Hometown Project Coordinator. 2008 Ongoing City $35,000/year General
Fund Position created. Better Hometown Coordinator hired in July 2008. Work with local businesses to prepare for an application to the Better Hometown Program. 2008 2009 City, Tourism
Council, TIEDC Staff Time General Fund Better Hometown Application approved in 2010. Reactivate the DDA upon completion of the Market Study. 2008 2010 City, TIEDC $50,000 DNR, General
Fund
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Prepare economic development plan for business district. Consider identified issues and opportunities for economic development. 2009
2011 City, TIEDC $75,000 City, DCA Evaluate potential for an Urban Redevelopment plan and creation of an enterprise zone. 2010 2011 City Staff Time General Fund Request that the Pier
be dedicated to the City by Chatham County. 2008 2008 City Staff Time General Fund This is not financially feasible at the current time. Chatham County has made planking, lighting and
plumbing upgrades to the Pier. Renovate the Pier once it has been dedicated to the City. 2009 2010 City $250,000 OneGeorgia, DCA Develop programs for small business retention and recruitment.
2008 Ongoing City, BHT 10,000/year General Fund Support the development of heritage tourism. 2008 Ongoing City, Tourism Council Staff Time, Grants National Parks Service, DCA Provide
assistance to new businesses developing on the Island. 2008 Ongoing City, BHT $10,000/year General Fund Consider development of a City sponsored small business incubation center to provide
for establishment and development of small island businesses. 2008 Ongoing City, BHT Staff Time General Fund Develop a strong working relationship with Savannah Development & Renewal
Authority. 2008 Ongoing City, BHT Staff Time General Fund Work with the Tourism Council and local business groups to encourage revitalization of business district. 2008 Ongoing City,
BHT, Tourism Council, TIEDC Staff Time General Fund Encourage the development of “off season” events and activities. 2008 Ongoing City, BHT, Tourism Council, TIEDC Staff Time General
Fund Consider allowing dogs on identified beaches during off-season (Oct-Apr.) 208 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Develop and promote eco-tourism businesses and resources. 2008 Ongoing City, BHT, Tourism Council, TIEDC Staff Time General Fund
Investigate potential for developing a convention center on the Island. 2009 Ongoing City, BHT, Tourism Council, TIEDC Staff Time General Fund Encourage small conventions to locate on
the Island during off-season. 2009 Ongoing City, BHT, Tourism Council, TIEDC Staff Time General Fund Coordinate and offer package deals for conferences. 2009 Ongoing City, BHT, Tourism
Council, TIEDC Staff Time General Fund Evaluate opportunity to expand or relocate Visitor’s Center and provide for hotel/bed and breakfast establishments activity bookings at the center.
2010 Ongoing City, BHT, Tourism Council, TIEDC Staff Time General Fund Implement beautification /façade improvements in business districts through a revolving loan program. 2010 Ongoing
City, BHT $10,000 DCA Housing Develop recommendations for new development, redevelopment, and restoration that address mass, scale and density of development. 2009 2011 City $65,000
DCA, City Ensure that new development is consistent with the character of the neighborhood as defined in the Master Plan. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Consider adopting
a standard for maximum lot coverage. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Consider allowing upstairs residential development in commercial areas, if the use is primarily commercial.
2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Consider the need for variances for rooflines where floodplains restrict first floor development, but do not allow fourth floor development.
2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Land Use Appoint a task force to review effectiveness of current code. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Update Land Development Code
in accordance with recommendation of the Task Force and vision of this Plan. 2008 2010 City $65,000 DCA, City As part of the update, restrict residential down-zoning in commercial areas.
2008 2010 City $65,000 DCA, City As part of the update, ensure zoning regulations are consistent with the Master Plan. 2008 2010 City $65,000 DCA, City Improve the level of code enforcement.
2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Educate residents about zoning, allowable land uses, and the rezoning process. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Develop and adopt a
Catastrophic Disaster Rebuild Plan for the Island. 2009 2011 City $80,000 DCA Develop a comprehensive GIS database for the City. 2008 Ongoing City $45,000 General Fund, ESRI, SPLOST,
ACOE Completed with expected public rollout later in 2011.
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Transportation Conduct transportation engineering study in accordance with issues & opportunities identified in this Plan. 2009 2011
City, CUTS $75,000 General Fund, DCA As part of this study, explore possibility of taking control of Butler/Highway 80. 2009 2011 City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT Maintenance
costs of taking over Highway 80 are cost prohibitive. As part of the study, explore potential to offer subsidized open-air trolley services around the Island to reduce traffic. 2009
2011 City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT As part of this study, explore charging additional “hotel tax” to help fund a city subsidized on and off Island transportation system.
2009 2011 City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT As part of this study, investigate potential to make Highway 80 a toll road. 2009 2011 City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT
As part of this study, investigate need and potential to locate a parking garage on the Island. 2009 2011 City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT This issue was analyzed. The need
for a garage exists. However the cost of the garage is prohibitive, both short and long term. As part of this study, investigate feasibility of using commercial parking lots for public
parking. 2009 2011 City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT Private parking lots are now permitted in residential areas with a Tybee business license approved by Council. As part
of this study, develop “peak use” contingency for parking. 2009 2011 City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT As part of this study, explore the potential for providing employee transportation
for Island workers. 2009 2011 City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT Develop a GIS inventory of roads by type (arterial, collector, local) and assess condition. 2008 Ongoing City
$45,000 General Fund, ESRI, SPLOST Coordinate with GDOT to ensure that any widening of the Lazaretto Creek bridge includes a separate bike lane 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund
GDOT assurances to City exist for bike lanes on future bridge upgrades.
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Encourage development of the bikeway to connect Tybee Island with Wilmington Island 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund TE
grant applied for to bring trail to Lazaretto Bridge. As part of Land Code Update, develop zoning overlay to require easements from property owners along Highway80 to complete the Tybee/Wilmington
Island bikeway. 2009 2011 City $65,000 DCA, City Zoning map to be updated later in 2011. Develop multi-use paths throughout the City. 2011 Ongoing City $150,000 General Fund, DCA, DNR,
State, GDOT Bike lanes created for bicycle friendly designation. Support and Implement beautification and streetscaping along Butler Avenue/Highway 80 2011 Ongoing City $250,000 GDOT
Streetscape project between 14th Street and Tybrisa will go to construction in fall of 2011. Bring level of service up to streets designated use. 2008 Ongoing City $1 million/year SPLOST,
General Fund, GDOT Implement Tybrisa Streetscape Project. 2008 2009 City $2 Million GDOT, General Fund Project Complete. Clearly define parking requirements for seasonal rentals and
educate visitors about requirements. 2008 Ongoing City, Tourism Council, Realtors Association Staff Time General Fund Educate residents and visitors about transportation related ordinances,
alternative transit, and alternative transportation routes. 2008 Ongoing City, Tourism Council, Realtors Association Staff Time General Fund As part of the Wayfinding Project, review
and revise existing sign ordinance to create design standards and a theme for signage along roadways. 2008 2009 BHT $50,000 BHT, GDOT, DCA, DNR, General Fund Completed in 2010. Cultural
& Historic Resources Revisit the potential for establishing “Local Historic Districts” on the Island. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Three local Historic Districts are established
going back to 2000. City Council has reactivated the Historic Preservation Commission as of 2009.
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Appoint members to the Historic Preservation Review Committee. 2010 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Under review by the Historic
Preservation Commission and City Council. As part of Land Code Update, review and update section 14 of Tybee’s Land Development Code. 2009 2011 City $65,000 DCA, City Use Historic Review
Committee to determine appropriate design guidelines 2010 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Pursue Certified Local Government Status. 2011 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Establish
a GIS inventory of historic structures. 2008 Ongoing City $45,000 General Fund, ESRI, SPLOST, SAGIS Create a cultural arts liaison. 2008 Ongoing City $35,000/year General Fund Educate
residents and developers with regard to cost effective materials, treatments 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Work with historic preservation groups to seek funding to assist
with restoration projects 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Educate owners of historic structures about economic benefits such as tax credits, conservation easements, tax freezes,
etc. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Support the City’s Arts Commission and the development of additional cultural resources. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Continue
to support the renovation of Guard House Post Theatre. 2008 Ongoing City $50,000 SPLOST Consider the development of a public arts center/artist incubator center. 2008 Ongoing City Staff
Time General Fund
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Support Preservation of Buckley property. 2008 Ongoing City, County, Ft. Pulaski $100,000 Land and Water Grant Continue to support
Lighthouse Museum. 2008 Ongoing City $25,000/year General Fund Examine potential to use the Tybee Gymnasium for art showings, craft fairs, and/or artist’s space. 2008 Ongoing City Staff
Time General Fund Natural Resources Develop complete GIS inventory of City’s natural resources. 2008 Ongoing City $45,000 General Fund, ESRI, SPLOST Partial tree inventory completed
in GIS in 2009. Prioritize acquisition and preservation of greenspace, parks and conservation easements. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Create linkages between greenspace,
parks, cultural and historic interest points. 2011 Ongoing City $150,000 General Fund, GDOT, DCA, County, DNR, State Identify various tools that support preservation efforts such as
grants, conservation easements, etc. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Continue to implement the NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit SWMP. 2008 Ongoing City, MPC, County $25,000 General
Fund Public works continues to implement in partnership with MPC/Chatham County. $40,000 in improvements per year. Implement a citywide bacteria monitoring program to identify the source
of bacteria contamination on the beaches. 2009 Ongoing City $25,000 DNR, General Fund Bacteria and beach water quality is monitored via a partnership with Coastal Environmental Services,
EPD and Chatham County. Implement a sanitary sewer inspection and rehabilitation program in compliance with NPDES requirements. 2008 Ongoing City $440,000 SPLOST As needed upgrades are
made. Master Plan has been created for prioritized repairs. Develop a water conservation program that meets requirements of the Coastal Plan for Saltwater intrusion. 2008 Ongoing City
$15,000 Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund In place.
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Implement water conservation program that meets requirements of the Coastal Plan for Saltwater intrusion. 2008 Ongoing City $5,000/yr
Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Provide education to visitors on natural resource protection efforts including: recycling, water conservation, stormwater pollution, and respect of marine
and marsh life. 2008 Ongoing City, Tourism Council, TIEDC $25,000 General Fund, DCA Develop a targeted education program from developers that cover topics such as E & S control, buffers,
tree protection and stormwater management. 2008 Ongoing City $5,000/yr Permit Fees, DCA, NCRS As part of the Land Code Update, allow for and encourage Low Impact Development practices
such as rain barrels, green roofs and rain gardens in public and private projects. 2009 2011 City $65,000 DCA, City Community garden created at YMCA. As part of the Wayfinding Project,
place interpretive signage on dune crossings and along trails to educate residents and visitors about the fragile coastal environment. 2008 2010 City $50,000 DNR, General Fund Continue
to work with DNR for wetlands/marsh protection 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund As part of the Land Code Update, review Tree Ordinance; develop incentives to promote the retention
of trees as opposed to removal and replacement. 2009 2011 City $65,000 DCA, City Sixty percent of Island’s tree canopy is inventoried in the City’s GIS. Target date for completion is
2012. Support Marine Science Center Relocation. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Continue to support work of Marine Science Center. 2008 Ongoing City $50,000/year General Fund
Continue urban reforestation program. 2008 Ongoing City Varies General Fund, “Palms Up” user fees Public Works Department developed a partnership with Savannah Tree Foundation to plant
native trees on the Island.
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Continue to monitor drainage issues in dunes. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Continue to seek funding and implement beach
re-nourishment. 2008 Ongoing City $12 million SPLOST, ACOE-Federal Government, State of Georgia, Chatham County Promote the use of native plants/xeriscape through the development of
landscaping guidelines. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Update the Solid Waste Management Plan. 2008 2008 City $20,000 General Fund Completed in 2009. Facilities & Services
Conduct a study to determine the carrying capacity of the Island as it relates to infrastructure and natural resources. 2008 2010 City, TIEDC $45,000 DNR, ACOE, General Fund Develop
a capital improvement plan to be implemented in conjunction with road rehabilitation 2008 Ongoing City $100,000 SPLOST, General Fund, GDOT As part of carrying capacity study, develop
a water supply contingency plan that evaluates and plans for alternative sources. 2008 2010 City, TIEDC $45,000 DNR, ACOE, General Fund Develop a wayfinding & educational sign system
that is Island-wide and has a theme or “brand”. 2008 2010 City $50,000 DNR, General Fund Completed in 2010. Conduct a GIS inventory of the number of shallow wells and septic tanks on
the Island. 2008 Ongoing City $10,000 DNR, General Fund, Water Systems Council
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island Assess viability of building more permanent and/or temporary public restrooms. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Portable
bathrooms are being used due to FEMA requirements. Three public restrooms are installed. Explore the potential to bury power lines. 2012 2015 City $150,000 General Fund, SPLOST, GDOT
Actual cost of this item is prohibitive. Produce information packets for residents and visitors. 2008 Ongoing City, Tourism Council, TIEDC $25,000 General Fund, DCA Work with YMCA to
develop programs at the gym. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Support continued planning and program development for the Rivers End Campground to attract visitors in the off
season. 2009 Ongoing City, Tourism Council $30,000 General Fund, DNR Continue to upgrade sidewalks /public facilities to be ADA compliant 2008 Ongoing City $50,000 General Fund, DCA,
SPLOST $165,000 in City funding has been spent on sidewalk upgrades. TE grants have also been utilized. Continue upgrade of sewer collection system; improve efficiency, reduce stormwater
intrusion and explore feasibility of connecting existing septic systems users to the treatment facility. 2008 Ongoing City $2,225,000 SPLOST System is updated frequently. Approximately
ten residential dwellings have been removed from septic. Continue to plan for wastewater treatment plant expansion 2008 2010 City $3 million TBD There is currently no upswing in demand
to justify the cost of plant expansion. Examine potential to incorporate reuse water treatment and purple pipe systems during the wastewater treatment plant expansion. 2008 2010 City
$3 million TBD Without expansion of treatment plant, sources of reuse water are limited. Make improvements to the public works complex. 2008 Ongoing City $300,000 SPLOST Storage capacity
at the complex has been increased. Continue to maintain/replace as necessary all public works equipment. 2008 Ongoing City $100,000 General Fund, SPLOST Public Works Department maintains
a CIP to replace replace equipment as necessary. Develop a stormwater master plan to address drainage issues. 2009 2010 City $125,000 General Fund, SPLOST Completed in 2009.
Short Term Work Program Update -City of Tybee Island As part of master plan, investigate potential for locating permanent drainage structures through dunes. 2009 2010 City $125,000 General
Fund, SPLOST Drainage structure through dune on 8th Street completed. Water quality being monitored in dune drainage fields. After completion of master plan, make recommended improvements
to Storm Drainage System. 2010 Ongoing City $750,000 SPLOST Public Works completed the 14th Street drainage project to handle a 50 year flood. Overall storage capacity has been increased
40%. Convert all drainage and water & sewer data to digital GIS format. 2008 Ongoing City $45,000 General Fund, ESRI, SPLOST Project complete. Develop conceptual design & architectural
drawings for project to replace Public Safety Facility. 2009 2010 City $75,000 SPLOST Replace Parking Services Building on Tybrisa Street; add Lifeguard Station to new facility as part
of Tybrisa/Strand Streetscape. 2008 2009 City $500,000 General Fund, SPLOST, DNR Completed. Investigate potential to reinstall portions of the Strand boardwalk. 2010 Ongoing City Staff
Time General Fund, SPLOST This issue was examined during Tybrisa/Strand streetscape project, and it was decided boardwalk would not be installed. Update dune crossovers. 2008 Ongoing
City $100,000 per crossing General Fund, DNR Public Works Department has a Master schedule in place to replace two or three crossovers per year. Intergovernmental Coordination Work with
Chatham Area Transit and other local governments to identify remote park and ride sites. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Included as a partner in Highway 80 Challenge Study.
Continue to participate in regional transportation efforts. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund Included as a partner in Highway 80 Challenge Study. Coordinate with CEMA, Chatham
County and other local and regional planning agencies to implement Tybee Island’s Hurricane Disaster Management Plan. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General Fund City employees participated
in Hurricane Gilligan exercise in 2010.