HomeMy Public PortalAbout150_030_Short Term Work Plan - 2011
Short Term Work Program -City of Tybee Island Page 1 of 7 Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source POPULATION Develop a tourism
marketing campaign that focuses on drawing identified tourist groups to the Island. X X X X X Tourism Council, BHT $100,000 Tourism Council As part of carrying capacity study determine
sufficiency of services and facilities for the aging population. X X City, BHT $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. X X X X X City, Tourism Council, BHT $25,000 General Fund, DCA, H/M Tax
Work with various rental agencies, realtors, hotels/bed and breakfast establishments to distribute the packet to island visitors. X X X X X Tourism Council Staff Time H/M Tax, General
Fund ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Reactivate the DDA upon completion of the Market Study. X City, BHT $50,000 50,000 DNR, General Fund Prepare economic development plan for business district.
Consider identified issues and opportunities for economic development. X X City, BHT $75,000 City, DCA Evaluate potential for an Urban Redevelopment plan and creation of an enterprise
zone. X X X City Staff Time General Fund Support the development of heritage tourism. X X X X X City, Tourism Council, BHT Staff Time, Grants National Parks Service, DCA Provide assistance
to new businesses developing on the Island. X X X X X City, BHT $10,000/year General Fund Develop a strong working relationship with Savannah Development & Renewal Authority. X X X X
X City, BHT Staff Time General Fund Work with the Tourism Council and local business groups to encourage revitalization of business district. X X X X X City, BHT, Tourism Council Staff
Time General Fund Encourage the development of “off season” events and activities. X X X X X City, BHT, Tourism Council Staff Time General Fund
Short Term Work Program -City of Tybee Island Page 2 of 7 Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source Develop and promote eco-tourism
businesses and resources. X X X X X City, BHT, Tourism Council Staff Time General Fund Investigate potential for developing a convention center on the Island. X X City, BHT, Tourism
Council Staff Time General Fund Encourage small conventions to locate on the Island during off-season. X X X X X City, BHT, Tourism Council Staff Time General Fund Implement beautification
/façade improvements in business districts through a revolving loan program. X X X X X City, BHT $10,000 DCA HOUSING Develop recommendations for new development, redevelopment, and restoration
that address mass, scale and density of development. X X City $65,000 DCA, City Ensure that new development is consistent with the character of the neighborhood as defined in the Master
Plan. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Consider adopting a standard for maximum lot coverage. X X City Staff Time General Fund Consider allowing upstairs residential development
in commercial areas, if the use is primarily commercial. X X City Staff Time General Fund Consider the need for variances for rooflines where floodplains restrict first floor development,
but do not allow fourth floor development. X X City Staff Time General Fund LAND USE Update Land Development Code in accordance with recommendation of the Task Force and vision of this
Plan. X X X X X City $65,000 DCA, City As part of the update, restrict residential down-zoning in commercial areas. X X City $65,000 DCA, City As part of the update, ensure zoning regulations
are consistent with the Master Plan. X X X X X City $65,000 DCA, City Improve the level of code enforcement. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Educate residents about zoning, allowable
land uses, and the rezoning process. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Develop and adopt a Catastrophic Disaster Rebuild Plan for the Island. X X City $80,000 DCA Project Description
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source
Short Term Work Program -City of Tybee Island Page 3 of 7 Develop a comprehensive GIS database for the City. X X X X X City $45,000 General Fund, ESRI, SPLOST, ACOE TRANSPORTATION Conduct
transportation engineering study in accordance with issues & opportunities identified in this Plan. X X X X X City, CUTS $75,000 General Fund, DCA As part of this study, explore possibility
of taking control of Butler/Highway 80. X X X City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT As part of the study, explore potential to offer subsidized open-air trolley services around
the Island to reduce traffic. X X X 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. X X X City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT As part of this study, investigate potential to make Highway 80 a toll road. X X X 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. X X X City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT As part of this
study, investigate feasibility of using commercial parking lots for public parking. X X X City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT As part of this study, develop “peak use” contingency
for parking. X X X City, CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, GDOT Coordinate with GDOT to ensure that any widening of the Lazaretto Creek bridge includes a separate bike lane X X X X X
City Staff Time General Fund Encourage development of the bikeway to connect Tybee Island with Wilmington Island X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund As part of Land Code Update, develop
zoning overlay to require easements from property owners along Highway80 to complete the Tybee/Wilmington Island bikeway. X X City $65,000 DCA, City Develop multi-use paths throughout
the City. X X X X X City $150,000 General Fund, DCA, DNR, State, GDOT
Short Term Work Program -City of Tybee Island Page 4 of 7 Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source Support and Implement beautification
and streetscaping along Butler Avenue/Highway 80 X X X X X City $250,000 GDOT Bring level of service up to streets designated use. X X X X X City $1 million/year SPLOST, General Fund,
GDOT Clearly define parking requirements for seasonal rentals and educate visitors about requirements. X X X X X City, Tourism Council, BHT Staff Time General Fund Educate residents
and visitors about transportation related ordinances, alternative transit, and alternative transportation routes. X X X X X City, Tourism Council, BHT Staff Time General Fund CULTURAL
& HISTORIC RESOURCES Revisit the potential for establishing “Local Historic Districts” on the Island. X X City Staff Time General Fund As part of Land Code Update, review and update
section 14 of Tybee’s Land Development Code. X X City $65,000 DCA, City Use Historic Review Committee to determine appropriate design guidelines X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund
Pursue Certified Local Government Status. X X City Staff Time General Fund Establish a GIS inventory of historic structures. X X City $45,000 General Fund, ESRI, SPLOST, SAGIS Educate
residents and developers with regard to cost effective materials, treatments X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Work with historic preservation groups to seek funding to assist with
restoration projects X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Educate owners of historic structures about economic benefits such as tax credits, conservation easements, tax freezes, etc.
X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Support the City’s Arts Commission and the development of additional cultural resources. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Continue to support
the renovation of Guard House Tybee Post Theatre. X X X X X City $50,000 SPLOST Consider the development of a public arts center/artist incubator center. X X X X City Staff Time General
Fund Continue to support Lighthouse Museum. X X X X X City $25,000/year General Fund Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source
Short Term Work Program -City of Tybee Island Page 5 of 7 NATURAL RESOURCES Develop complete GIS inventory of City’s natural resources. X X City $45,000 General Fund, ESRI, SPLOST Prioritize
acquisition and preservation of greenspace, parks and conservation easements. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Create linkages between green space, parks, cultural, and historic
interest points. X X X X X City $150,000 General Fund, GDOT, DCA, County, DNR, State Identify various tools that support preservation efforts such as grants, conservation easements,
etc. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Continue to implement the NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit SWMP. X X X X X City, MPC, County $25,000 General Fund Implement a citywide bacteria monitoring
program to identify the source of bacteria contamination on the beaches. X X X X X City $25,000 DNR, General Fund Implement a sanitary sewer inspection and rehabilitation program in
compliance with NPDES requirements. X X X X X City $440,000 SPLOST Provide education to visitors on natural resource protection efforts including: recycling, water conservation, stormwater
pollution, and respect of marine and marsh life. X X X X X City, Tourism Council, BHT $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. X X X X X 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. X X X X X City $65,000 DCA, City 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. X X X X X City $50,000 DNR, General Fund Continue to
work with DNR for wetlands/marsh protection X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund As part of the Land Code Update, review Tree Ordinance; develop incentives to promote the retention
of trees trees as opposed to removal and replacement. X X City $65,000 DCA, City Support Marine Science Center Relocation. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund SPLOST Continue to support
work of Marine Science Center. X X X X X City $50,000/year General Fund Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source
Short Term Work Program -City of Tybee Island Page 6 of 7 Continue urban reforestation program. X X X X X City Varies General Fund, “Palms Up” user fees Continue to monitor drainage
issues in dunes. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Continue to seek funding and implement beach renourishment. X X X X X 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. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund FACILITIES & SERVICES
Conduct a study to determine the carrying capacity of the Island as it relates to infrastructure and natural resources. X X City $45,000 DNR, ACOE, General Fund Develop a capital improvement
plan to be implemented in conjunction with road rehabilitation X X X X X 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. X X City $45,000 DNR, ACOE, General Fund Conduct a GIS inventory of the number of shallow wells and septic tanks on the Island.
X X City $10,000 DNR, General Fund, Water Systems Council Work with YMCA to develop programs at the gym. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Support continued planning and program
development for the Rivers End Campground to attract visitors in the off season. X X X X X City, Tourism Council $30,000 General Fund, DNR Continue to upgrade sidewalks /public facilities
to be ADA compliant X X X X X City $50,000 General Fund, DCA, SPLOST Continue upgrade of sewer collection system; improve efficiency, reduce stormwater intrusion and explore feasibility
of connecting existing septic systems users to the treatment facility. X X X X X City $2,225,000 SPLOST Make improvements to the public works complex. X X X X X City $300,000 SPLOST
Continue to maintain/replace as necessary all public works equipment. X X X X X City $100,000 General Fund, SPLOST After completion of master plan, make recommended improvements to Storm
Drainage System. X X X X X City $750,000 SPLOST Develop conceptual design & architectural drawings for project to replace Public Safety Facility. X X City $75,000 SPLOST Update dune
crossovers. X X X X X City $100,000 per crossing General Fund, DNR Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source
Short Term Work Program -City of Tybee Island Page 7 of 7 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION Work with Chatham Area Transit and other local governments to identify remote park and ride sites.
X X X City, BHT Staff Time General Fund Continue to participate in regional transportation efforts. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Coordinate with CEMA, Chatham County and other
local and regional planning agencies to implement Tybee Island’s Hurricane Disaster Management Plan. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund