A handout outlining each of the projects was distributed. Mr. Gauthier stated that over 2.6 million dollars in grants are being sought. Three projects are from the City of Savannah, two are from Chatham County, and one is from Tybee Island, and one from Port Wentworth. Mr. Levy stated that this is the second year that the project from Tybee Island has been presented. This is that triangle in front of Arby s at the old 16 th , which is now Tybrisa Street and US 80 that is now covered with a free range parking area.
Plans are to turn the area into a nice park and erase an eyesore.
The project is getting tremendous community support. Mr. Gauthier stated that this is also the second year that the railroad roundhouse renovation has been proposed. Ms. Jackel stated that she had a question about the restroom and information facility at Forsyth Park. The restrooms are definitely necessary, however, unless there are several policemen there every minute that it is open, it is going to be destroyed. Mr. Gauthier stated that according to his recollection, this facility would be staffed much like the other two visitor centers in the city.