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Home My Public Portal About150_010_Short Term Work Program - 5.9.2013 SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM - CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND 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 Tourism Council, tourist groups to the Island. X X X X X BHT $100,000 Tourism Council As part of carrying capacity study determine sufficiency of services and X X City,BHT $45,000 DNR,ACOE, facilities for the aging population. General Fund Develop an education packet to be distributed to visitors about available City,Tourism General Fund, DCA, activities/services/resources(include information about natural resources X X X X X $25,000 Council,BHT $25, H/M Tax protection, local ordinances,etc. Work with various rental agencies,realtors, hotels/bed and breakfast X X X X X Tourism Council Staff Time H/M Tax,General establishments to distribute the packet to island visitors. Fund ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Reactivate the DDA upon completion of the Market Study. X City,BHT $50,000 DNR, General Fund Prepare economic development plan for business district. Consider identified X X City,BHT $75,000 City, DCA issues and opportunities for economic development. Evaluate potential for an Urban Redevelopment plan and creation of an X X X City Staff Time General Fund enterprise zone. Support the development of heritage tourism. X X X X X City,Tourism Staff Time,Grants National Parks Council,BHT 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 X X X X X City,BHT Staff Time General Fund Authority. Work with the Tourism Council and local business groups to encourage X X X X X City, BHT,Tourism Staff Time General Fund revitalization of business district. Council Encourage the development of"off season"events and activities. X X X X X City,BHT,Tourism Staff Time General Fund Council Develop and promote eco-tourism businesses and resources. X X X X X City,BHT,Tourism Staff Time General Fund Council Investigate potential for developing a convention center on the Island. X X City, BHT,Tourism Staff Time General Fund Council Encourage small conventions to locate on the Island during off-season. X X X X X City, BHT,Tourism Staff Time General Fund Council Implement beautification/facade improvements in business districts through a X X X X X City,BHT $10,000 DCA revolving loan program. HOUSING Develop recommendations for new development,redevelopment,and X X City $65,000 DCA,City restoration that address mass,scale and density of development. Ensure that new development is consistent with the character of the X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund neighborhood as defined in the Master Plan. 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 X X City Staff Time General Fund use is primarily commercial. Page 1 of 5 05/09/2013 SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM - CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source Consider the need for variances for rooflines where floodplains restrict first X X City Staff Time General Fund floor development,but do not allow fourth floor development. LAND USE Update Land Development Code in accordance with recommendation of the X X X X X City $65,000 DCA,City Task Force and vision of this Plan. 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 X X X X X City $65,000 DCA,City Plan. 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 X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund process. Develop and adopt a Catastrophic Disaster Rebuild Plan for the Island. X X City $80,000 DCA General Fund,ESRI, Develop a comprehensive GIS database for the City. X X X X X City $45,000 SPLOST,ACOE, CRC TRANSPORTATION Conduct transportation engineering study in accordance with issues& X X X X X City,CUTS $75,000 General Fund,DCA opportunities identified in this Plan. 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 General Fund, DCA, services around the Island to reduce traffic. X X X City,CUTS $125,000 GDOT As part of this study,explore charging additional"hotel tax"to help fund a city X X X City,CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, subsidized on and off Island transportation system. GDOT As part of this study, General Fund, DCA, p y, investigate potential to make Highway 80 a toll road. X X X City,CUTS $125,000 GDOT As part of this study, investigate need and potential to locate a parking garage General Fund, DCA, on the Island. X X X City,CUTS $125,000 GDOT As part of this study,investigate feasibility of using commercial parking lots for X X X City,CUTS $125,000 General Fund, DCA, public parking. 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 X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund bridge includes a separate bike lane Encourage development of the bikeway to connect Tybee Island with X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund Wilmington Island As part of Land Code Update,develop zoning overlay to require easements from property owners along Highway80 to complete the Tybee/Wilmington X X City $65,000 DCA,City Island bikeway. General Fund, DCA, Develop multi-use paths throughout the City. X X X X X City $150,000 DNR,State,GDOT Support and Implement beautification and streetscaping along Butler X X X X X City $250,000 GDOT Avenue/Highway 80 Page 2 of 5 05/09/2013 SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM - CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source SPLOST,General Bring level of service up to streets designated use. X X X X X City $1 million/year Fund, GDOT Clearly define parking requirements for seasonal rentals and educate visitors City,Tourism about requirements. X X X X X Council,BHT Staff Time General Fund Educate residents and visitors about transportation related ordinances, X X X X X City,Tourism Staff Time General Fund alternative transit,and alternative transportation routes. Council,BHT CULTURAL & HISTORIC RESOURCES Revisit the potential for establishing"Local Historic Districts"on the Island. X X City Staff Time I General Fund As part of Land Code Update, review and update section 14 of Tybee's Land X X City $65,000 DCA,City Development Code. 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 General Fund,ESRI, Establish a GIS inventory of historic structures. X X City $45,000 SPLOST,SAGIS, CRC - Educate residents and developers with regard to cost effective materials, X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund treatments Work with historic preservation groups to seek funding to assist with X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund restoration projects Educate owners of historic structures about economic benefits such as tax X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund credits,conservation easements,tax freezes,etc. Support the City's Arts Commission and the development of additional cultural X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund resources. Continue to support the renovation of Guard Houk 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 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 X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund easements. Create linkages between green space, parks,cultural,and historic interest General Fund, points. X X X X X City $150,000 GDOT, DCA, County, DNR,State Identify various tools that support preservation efforts such as grants, X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund conservation easements,etc. 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 X X X X X City $25,000 DNR, General Fund bacteria contamination on the beaches. Implement a sanitary sewer inspection and rehabilitation program in X X X X X City $440,000 SPLOST compliance with NPDES requirements. Page 3 of 5 05/09/2013 SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM - CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source Provide education to visitors on natural resource protection efforts including: City,Tourism recycling,water conservation,stormwater pollution,and respect of marine and X X X X X Council,BHT $25,000 General Fund, DCA marsh life. Develop a targeted education program from developers that cover topics such X X X X X City $5,000/yr Permit Fees, DCA, as E&S control,buffers,tree protection and stormwater management. 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 X X X X X City $65,000 DCA,City public and private projects. As part of the Wayfinding Project,place interpretive signage on dune crossings and along trails to educate residents and visitors about the fragile coastal X X X X X City $50,000 DNR, General Fund environment. 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 X X City $65,000 DCA,City to promote the retention of trees as opposed to removal and replacement. Support Marine Science Center Relocation. X X X X X City Staff Time SPLOST Continue to support work of Marine Science Center. X X X X X City $50,000/year General Fund General Fund, Continue urban reforestation program. X X X X X City Varies "Palms Up"user fees Continue to monitor drainage issues in dunes. X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund SPLOST,ACOE- Federal Continue to seek funding and implement beach re-nourishment. X X X X X City $12 million Government,State of Georgia,Chatham County Promote the use of native plants/xeriscape through the development of X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund landscaping guidelines. FACILITIES & SERVICES Conduct a study to determine the carrying capacity of the Island as it relates to X X City $45,000 DNR,ACOE, infrastructure and natural resources. General Fund Develop a capital improvement plan to be implemented in conjunction with X X X X X City $100,000 SPLOST,General road rehabilitation Fund, GDOT As part of carrying capacity study,develop a water supply contingency plan X X City $45,000 DNR,ACOE, that evaluates and plans for alternative sources. General Fund Conduct a GIS inventory of the number of shallow wells and septic tanks on DNR,General Fund, the Island. X X City $10,000 Water Systems Council,CRC 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 General Fund, DCA, Continue to upgrade sidewalks/public facilities to be ADA compliant X X X X X City $50,000 SPLOST Page 4 of 5 05/09/2013 SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM - CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Project Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Responsible Party Total Cost Estimate Funding Source Continue upgrade of sewer collection system;improve efficiency,reduce storm water intrusion and explore feasibility of connecting existing septic systems X X X X X City $2,225,000 SPLOST users to the treatment facility. Make improvements to the public works complex. X X X X X City $300,000 SPLOST General Fund, Continue to maintain/replace as necessary all public works equipment. X X X X X City $100,000 SPLOST After completion of master plan,make recommended improvements to Storm X X X X X City $750,000 SPLOST Drainage System. Develop conceptual design&architectural drawings for project to construction X X City $156,180 SPLOST of new Public Safety Facility. Construct new Public Safety Facility X X City 2.5 M—3 M SPLOST,General Fund Update dune crossovers. X X X X X City $35,000 per crossing General Fund, DNR Develop a plan for the construction and maintenance of a swimming pool. X X X X X City $300,000-$500,000 grants INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION Work with Chatham Area Transit and other local governments to identify X X X City,BHT Staff Time General Fund remote park and ride sites. 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 X X X X X City Staff Time General Fund agencies to implement Tybee Island's Hurricane Disaster Management Plan. Page 5 of 5 05/09/2013