Savannah Serves Program: Enhancing City Safety and Beautification
The Savannah Serves Program involves the implementation of initiatives to enhance city safety, beautification, and visitor experience in Savannah. The program includes the deployment of ambassador teams, law enforcement, and revenue staff to ensure visibility, crime prevention, and assistance to residents and visitors. The proposed phased implementation approach includes various activities such as public meetings, hiring staff, and revenue collection. The program is designed to improve the overall aesthetic appeal of the city while promoting safety and hospitality.
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Savannah Serves Implementation Spring Session 2016 April 2017 City Council Workshop
Collection of Fee POINT OF SALE - Receipts over $10 - No groceries, gas, or prescription medications FEE COLLECTION - Receipts due monthly - 3% goes back to business for administrative cost - Estimating $2.5 million City Manager s Office
Original Proposal Savannah Serves Program Red Team 40-50 ambassadors: 3 shifts Blue Team Green Team 15 staff members: 2 shifts 30 officers with flexible scheduling Responsible for maintenance, development, planning of beautification elements and the content improvement of the area aesthetic Responsible for disseminating information and providing assistance Responsible for official law enforcement and compliance Primary role: visibility and crime prevention Provide hospitality and enhance visitor experience Will also receive Red Team training Will also receive Red Team training Eyes and ears for tourism office and Savannah Chatham Metro City Manager s Office
New Proposal Savannah Serves Program Red Team Blue Team Green Team $317,000 (13% of forecast revenue) 12 ambassadors (24% of forecasted revenue) $1.5 Million for start-up services, including equipment (60% of forecasted revenue) Funded in Fiscal Year 2017 Responsible for maintenance, development, planning of beautification elements and the content improvement of the area aesthetic Responsible for official law enforcement and compliance Responsible for disseminating information and providing assistance Primary role: visibility and crime prevention Will also receive Red Team training Provide hospitality and enhance visitor experience Will also receive Red Team training Eyes and ears for tourism office and Savannah Chatham Metro *Revenue Staff $90,000 City Manager s Office
Phased Implementation Approach Public Meetings to roll out the process May 2017 Hire (2) Revenue Staff June 2017 1stMonth s Collection July 2017 2ndMonth s Collection Review and address issues August 2017 City Manager s Office
$1.5 million to SCMPD for phase 1 public safety implementation Evaluate revenue collection to determine if we are on/above/below projections Sep/Oct 2017 If projections are met, begin implementation of Green Team Nov 2017 Move existing Ambassadors to this fund to reevaluate collections Dec 2017 Based on Revenue projections, increase public safety and (2) additional Revenue officers. Jan 2018 Add remaining Green Team staff and equipment Feb 2018 City Manager s Office
Program Oversight Savannah Serves Commission City of Savannah - The City of Savannah will oversee day-to-day operations and management of the Savannah Serves Recommend standards, address concerns and guide direction of program s projects and initiatives subject to the approval of the City Manager and Mayor & City Council. The board will be composed of representatives and stakeholders to include: - Each department will be responsible for oversight within their area of expertise, including financial collection and oversight. Tourism Leadership Council Visit Savannah Downtown Business Association Downtown Neighborhood Association Mayor or City Council appointed representative City Manager s Office
CHALLENGES Educating vendors Forecasting revenue Vendor POS challenges Long-term capital improvement funding Program growth and expansion outside of proposed service district Auditing, collection, enforcement ADVANTAGES Enhanced Public Safety Increased Square and Green Space Beatification Enhanced Litter Control Improved Visitor Experience Increased 311 reporting City Manager s Office
NEXT STEPS 1. Develop ordinance for City Council approval 2. Move forward with Revenue collections positions 3. Establish accounting unit 4. Develop outreach plan and vendor guide 5. Formulate Savannah Serves Commission 6. Develop revised financial projections City Managers Office
