HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110110_STWPUpdate.pdfSHORT-TERM WORK PROGRAM
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Year
Starting
Completed
Year
Responsible
Party Cost
Funding
Source Status
Population
1.01
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 I
Completed at No
Cost
1.02
Develop a tourism marketing campaign that focuses
on drawing identified tourist groups to the Island.2009 Ongoing Tourism Council $100,000 TBD
1.03
As part of a carrying capacity study determine
sufficiency of services and facilities for the aging
population.2008 2010 City, TIEDC $45,000
DNR, ACOE,
General
Fund In Progress
1.04
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 In Progress
1.05
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
2.01
Create a position for Better Hometown Program
Coordinator.2008 2009 City $35,000/yr
General
Fund
Completed and
on staff
2.02
Work with local businesses to prepare for an
application to the Better Hometown Program.2008 2010
City, Tourism
Council TIEDC Staff Time
General
Fund
In progress to be
submitted in
March 2010
2.03
Reactivate the Downtown Development Authority
(DDA) upon completion of the Market Study.2008 2010 City, TIEDC $50,000
DNR,
General
Fund
2.04
Prepare Economic Development Plan for business
district. Consider identified issues and opportunities
for economic development.2009 2011 City, TIEDC $75,000 City, DCA In Progress
2.05
Evaluate potential for an Urban Redevelopment plan
and creation of an enterprise zone.2010 2011 City Staff Time
General
Fund In Progress
2.06
Request that the Pier be dedicated to the City by
Chatham County 2008 2008 City Staff time
General
Fund
In Progress /
Under Review
2.07
Renovate the Pier once it has been dedicated to the
City.2009 2010 City $250,000
OneGeorgia,
DCA
2.08
Develop programs for small business retention and
recruitment.2008 Ongoing City, BHT $10,000/yr
General
Fund
2.09 Support the development of heritage tourism.2008 Ongoing
City, Tourism
Council Staff time, grants
National
Parks
Service, DCA
2.10
Provide assistance to new businesses developing on
the Island.2008 Ongoing City, BHT $10,000/yr
General
Fund
2.11
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
2.12
Develop a strong working relationship with
Savannah Development & Renewal Authority.2008 Ongoing City, BHT Staff Time
General
Fund
2.13
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
2.14
Encourage the development of “off season” events
and activities.2008 Ongoing
City, BHT,
Tourism
Council, TIEDC Staff Time
General
Fund In Progress
2.15
Consider allowing dogs on identified beaches during
off-season (dogs allowed Oct - Apr).2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
In Progress /
Under Review
Economic Development
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2.16
Develop and promote eco-tourism businesses and
resources.2008 Ongoing
City, BHT,
Tourism
Council, TIEDC Staff Time
General
Fund
2.17
Investigate potential for developing a convention
center on the Island.2009 Ongoing
City, BHT,
Tourism
Council, TIEDC Staff Time
General
Fund
2.18
Encourage small conventions to locate on the Island
during off-season.2009 Ongoing
City, BHT,
Tourism
Council, TIEDC Staff Time
General
Fund In Progress
2.19 Coordinate and offer package deals for conferences.2009 Ongoing
City, BHT,
Tourism
Council, TIEDC Staff Time
General
Fund
2.20
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
2.21
Implement beautification / façade improvements in
business districts through a revolving loan program.2010 Ongoing City, BHT $10,000 DCA
3.01
Develop recommendations for new development,
redevelopment, and restoration that address mass,
scale, and density of development.2009 2011 City $65,000 DCA, City In Progress
3.02
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 In Progress
3.03
Consider adopting a standard for maximum lot
coverage.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund In Progress
3.04
Consider allowing upstairs residential development
in commercial areas, if the use is primarily
commercial.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund In Progress
3.05
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
In Progress /
Under Review
4.01
Appoint a Task Force to review effectiveness of
current code.2008 Ongoing
City; Planning
Commission Staff Time
General
Fund
In Progress with
LDC Revisions;
estimated
completion is
2011.
4.02
Update Land Development Code in accordance with
recommendation of the Task Force and vision of this
Plan.2008 2010
City; Planning
Commission $65,000 DCA, City
In Progress with
LDC Revisions;
estimated
completion is
late 2011
4.03
As part of the update, restrict residential down-
zoning in commercial areas.2008 2010 City $65,000 DCA, City In Progress
4.04
As part of the update, ensure the zoning regulations
are consistent with the Master Plan.2008 2010 City $65,000 DCA, City In Progress
4.05 Improve the level of code enforcement.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
In Progress with
improvements in
service with
TIPD and City
Marshal.
Housing
Land Use
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4.06
Educate residents about zoning, allowable land uses,
and the rezoning process.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
In Progress with
updates
provided on the
back of th water
bills and through
the Planning and
zoning office on
a routine basiss..
4.07
Develop and adopt a Catastrophic Disaster Rebuild
Plan for the Island.2009 2011 City $80,000 DCA
4.08 Develop a comprehensive GIS database for the City.2008 2010 City $45,000
General
Fund, ESRI,
SPLOST,
ACOE
Completed with
expeced public
rollout in 2011
pending funding
approvals.
5.01
Conduct transportation engineering study in
accordance with Issues & Opportunities identified in
this Plan.2009 2011 City, CORE $75,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA In Progress
5.02
As part of this study, explore possibility of taking
control of Butler/Highway 80.2009 2011 City, CORE $125,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA In progress
5.03
As part of this study, investigate potential to
reinstall median along Butler Avenue.2009 2011 City, CORE $125,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA
In Progress with
Historic Butler
Ave. TE Grant
Project.
5.04
As part of this study, explore potential to offer
subsidized open-air trolley services around the
Island to reduce traffic.2009 2011 City, CORE $125,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA
5.05
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, CORE $125,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA Under Review
5.06
As part of this study, investigate potential to make
Highway 80 a toll road.2009 2011 City, CUTS $125,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA
5.07
As part of this study, investigate need and potential
to locate a parking garage on the Island.2009 2011 City, CORE $125,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA
5.08
As part of this study, investigate feasibility of using
commercial parking lots for public parking.2009 2011 City, CORE $125,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA
Private parking
lots are now
permitted in
residential area
with a Tybee
Business License
approved by
Council.
5.09
As part of this study, develop “peak use” contingency
for parking.2009 2011 City, CORE $125,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA
5.10
As part of this study, explore the potential for
providing employee transportation for Island
workers.2009 2011 City, CORE $125,000
General
fund, GDOT,
DCA
Transportation
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5.11
Develop a GIS inventory of roads by type (arterial,
collector, local) and assess condition. 2008 Ongoing City $45,000
General
Fund, ESRI,
SPLOST In Progress
5.12
Coordinate with DOT to ensure that any widening of
the Lazaretto Creek Bridge includes a separate bike
lane.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
Engineering
study underway
through the MPC
as part of LRTP
5.13
Encourage development of the bikeway to connect
Tybee Island with Wilmington Island.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
TE Grant applied
for 12/10 to
bring trail to
Lazaretto Bridge
5.14
As part of Land Code update, develop zoning overlay
to require easements from property owners along
Hwy 80 to complete the Tybee Island/Wilmington
Island bikeway.2009 2011 City $65,000 DCA, City
Zoning Map
updated to Take
place 2011.
5.15 Develop multi-use paths throughout City.2011 Ongoing City $150,000
General
fund; DCA;
DNR, State,
GDOT
5.16
Support and implement beautification and
streetscaping along Butler Avenue / Highway 80.2011 Ongoing City $250,000 GDOT
5.17 Bring level of service up to streets designated use.2008 Ongoing City $1,000,000/yr
SPLOST,
General
Fund, GDOT
5.18 Implement Tybrisa Streetscaping project.2008 2009 City $2,000,000
GDOT,
General
Fund Complete
5.19
Clearly define parking requirements for seasonal
rentals and educate visitors about requirements.2008 Ongoing
City, Tourism
Council,
Realtors
Association Staff Time
General
Fund
5.20
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
5.21
As part of the Wayfinding Project, review and revise
existing Sign Ordinance to create design standards
and a theme for signage along the roadways.2008 2010 City; BHT $55,000
BHT, GDOT,
DCA, DNR,
General
Fund
In progress; will
be in place by
02/10.
6.01
Revisit the potential for establishing "Local Historic
Districts" on the Island.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund In Progress
6.02
Appoint members to the Historic Preservation
Review Committee.2010 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund Completed
6.03
As part of Land Code Update, review and update
section 14 of Tybee's Land Development Code.2009 2011 City $65,000 DCA, City In Progress
6.04
Use Historic Review Committee to determine
appropriate design guidelines.2010 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
6.05 Pursue Certified Local Government Status.2011 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
6.06 Establish a GIS inventory of historic structures.2008 Ongoing City $45,000
General
Fund, ESRI,
SPLOST,
SAGIS In Progress
Cultural & Historic Resources
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6.07 Create a cultural arts liaison.2008 2009 City $35,000/yr
General
Fund
Creation of a
Better
Hometown
Director Position
6.08
Educate residents and developers with regard to cost-
effective materials, treatments. 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
6.09
Work with historic preservation groups to seek
funding to assist with restoration projects.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
6.10
Educate owners of historic structures about
economic benefits such as tax credits, conservation
easements, tax freezes, etc.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
6.11
Support the City Art's Commission and the
development of additional cultural resources.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
6.12
Continue to support renovation of Guard House Post
Theatre.2008 Ongoing City $50,000 SPLOST In Progress
6.13
Consider the development of a public arts
center/artist incubator center.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
6.14 Support preservation of Battery Halleck.2008 Ongoing
City, County, Ft.
Pulaski $100,000
Land &
Water Grant
Accomplished
pending
approval of TE
Grant
6.15 Continue to support Lighthouse Museum.2008 Ongoing City $25,000/yr General fund In Progress
6.16
Examine potential to use the Tybee Gymnasium for
art showings, craft fairs, and/or artists’ space.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund In Progress
7.01
Develop complete GIS inventory of City's natural
resources.2008 2010 City $45,000
General
Fund, ESRI,
SPLOST
In progress; Tree
Survey
completed 2009
for GIS
7.02
Prioritize acquisition and preservation of
greenspace, parks, and conservation easements.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
7.03
Create linkages between greenspace, parks, cultural
and historic interest points.2011 Ongoing City $150,000
General
Fund,
GDOT, DCA,
County,
DNR, State
7.04
Identify various tools that support preservation
efforts such as grants, conservation easements, etc.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
In Progress / On-
going
7.05
Continue to implement the NPDES Phase I MS4
Permit SWMP.2008 Ongoing
City, MPC,
County $25,000
General
Fund In Progress
7.06
Implement a citywide bacteria monitoring program
to identify the source of bacteria contamination on
the beaches.2009 Ongoing City $25,000
DNR,
General
Fund
7.07
Implement a sanitary sewer inspection and
rehabilitation program in compliance with NPDES
requirements.2008 Ongoing City $440,000 SPLOST
7.08
Develop a water conservation program that meets
requirements of the Coastal Plan for Saltwater
intrusion.2008 Ongoing City $15,000
Water &
Sewer
Enterprise
Fund
7.09
Implement water conservation program that meets
requirements of the Coastal Plan for Saltwater
intrusion 2008 Ongoing City $5,000/year
Water &
Sewer
Enterprise
Fund
7.10
Provide education for 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
Natural Resources
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7.11
Develop a targeted education program for
developers that cover topics such as E&S control,
buffers, tree protection and stormwater
management.2008 Ongoing City $5,000/year
Permit Fees,
DCA, NRCS
7.12
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
In progress;
Includes new
Tybee
Community
Garden
7.13
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 In Progress
7.14
Continue to work with DNR for wetlands/marsh
protection.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General fund In Progress
7.15
As part of the Land Code Update, review Tree
Ordinance; develop incentives to promote the
retention of trees as apposed to removal and
replacement.2009 2011 City $65,000 DCA, City In Progress
7.16 Support Marine Science Center Relocation 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General fund In Progress
7.17 Continue to support work of marine science center.City $50,000/yr General fund
7.18 Continue urban reforestation program.2008 Ongoing City Varies
General
fund, "Palms
Up" user
fees In Progress
7.19 Continue to monitor drainage issues in dunes.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General fund In Progress
7.20
Continue to seek funding and implement beach re-
nourishment.2008 Ongoing City $12,000,000
SPLOST;
Corps of
Engineers-
Federal
Government,
State of
Georgia,
Chatham
County In Progress
7.21
Promote the use of native plants/xeriscape through
the development of landscape guidelines 2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General fund In Progress
7.22 Update the Solid Waste Management Plan.2008 2009 City $20,000
General
Fund Completed '09
8.01
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 In Progress
8.02
Develop a capital improvement plan to be
implemented in conjunction with road
rehabilitation.2008 Ongoing City $100,000
SPLOST,
General
Fund, DOT In Progress
8.03
As part of the 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
8.04
Develop a wayfinding & educational sign system that
is Island-wide and has a theme or "brand".2008 2010 City $55,000
DNR,
General
Fund
In progress; will
be in place by
02/10.
8.05
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 In Progress
8.06
Assess viability of building more permanent and/or
temporary public restrooms.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General fund In Progress
Facilities & Services
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8.07 Explore the potential to bury power lines.2012 2015 City $150,000
General
Fund,
SPLOST,
DOT
8.08 Produce information packets for residents & visitors 2008 Ongoing
City, Tourism
Council TIEDC $25,000
General
Fund, DCA In Progress
8.09 Work with YMCA to develop programs at the gym.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time General fund In Progress
8.10
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 In Progress
8.11
Continue to upgrade sidewalks / public facilities to
be ADA-compliant.2008 Ongoing City $50,000
General
fund; DCA;
SPLOST In Progress
8.12
Continue upgrade of sewer collection system:
Improve efficiency, reduce stormwater intrusion &
explore feasibility of connecting existing septic
systems users to the treatment facility.2008 Ongoing City $2,225,000 SPLOST In Progress
8.13
Continue to plan for wastewater treatment plant
expansion.2008 2010 City $3,000,000 TBD In Progress
8.14
Examine potential to incorporate reuse water
treatment and purple pipe systems during the
wastewater treatment plant expansion.2008 2010 City $3,000,000 TBD
8.15 Make improvements to Public Works complex.2008 Ongoing City $300,000 SPLOST
8.16
Continue to maintain/replace as necessary all public
works equipment.2008 Ongoing City $100,000
General
Fund;
SPLOST
8.17
Develop a stormwater master plan to address
drainage issues.2009 2010 City $125,000
General
Fund,
SPLOST In Progress
8.18
As part of master plan, investigate potential for
locating permanent drainage structures through
dunes.2009 2010 City $125,000
General
Fund,
SPLOST In Progress
8.19
After completion of master plan, make
recommended improvements to improve Storm
Drainage System.2010 Ongoing City $750,000 SPLOST
8.20
Convert all drainage, water & sewer data to digital
GIS format.2008 2010 City $45,000
General
Fund, ESRI,
SPLOST
In progess;
should be
completed mid-
year 2010
8.21
Develop conceptual design & architectural drawings
for project to replace Public Safety Facility.2009 2010 City $75,000 SPLOST
8.22
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 Complete
8.23
Investigate potential to reinstall portions of the
Strand Boardwalk.2010 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund,
SPLOST
8.24 Update dune crossovers.2008 Ongoing City
$100,000 per
crossing
General
Fund, DNR In progress
9.01
Work with Chatham Area Transit and other local
governments to identify remote park & ride sites.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
Included as a
partner in the
HWY 80
Challenge Study
9.02
Continue to participate in regional transportation
efforts.2008 Ongoing City Staff Time
General
Fund
Included as a
partner in the
HWY 80
Challenge Study
Intergovernmental Coordination
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9.03
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
Hurrican
Gilligan Exercise
in July 2010.
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