City Manager's Report
OCTOBER 2024
RICKY L. CLARK, JR. CITY MANAGER
LEGISLATIVE CORNER
CONSTITUENT INFORMATION
CALLS FROM THE COMMUNITY WITH QUESTIONS = 17
PLANNED EVENTS
MAYOR BUTLER
GIRL SCOUTS FIELD TRIP AT CITY HALL
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
UP EARLY ON MAIN
MAYOR BUTLER’S READING CLUB
BLUES ON MAIN
WARD 1 - COUNCILMEMBER KIMBERLY JAMES
WARD 1 WARD MEETING
HOMECOMING PARADE
CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
MAYOR BUTLER RECEIVED BOTH THE 100 WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARD FROM THE ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE AND THE ELECTED WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION OF WOMEN LEGISLATORS IN OCTOBER.
WARD 2 - VACANT
WARD 3 - COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR GUTIERREZ
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
4TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL WITH UNIDOS DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
SENIOR PANTHER BINGO NIGHT
ATTENDED BOBBY JINKS’ RETIREMENT
LUNCHEON
WARD 4 - COUNCILMEMBER LATRESA AKINS-WELLS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
FUN FRIDAY
ATTENDED THE BLUES ON MAIN
WARD 5 - COUNCILMEMBER ALLAN MEARS
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING
ATTENDED BOBBY JINKS’ RETIREMENT LUNCHEON
MAYOR ANGELYNE BUTLER WARD
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Executive Office Snapshots
CITY OF FOREST PARK EMPLOYEE PINK OUT DAY
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
PAULINE WARRIOR, CHIEF OF STAFF
PWARRIOR@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
DIRECT DATA-DRIVEN PROCESS FOR THE CITY’S HOME PROGRAM FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION AND MANAGE THE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMATIVE OPERATIONS AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FOR ALL STAKEHOLDERS.
ACHIEVED 65% COMPLETION CYCLE OF LEGACY RESIDENTS IN THE FINAL PROGRAM PARTICIPATION PHASE.
AS SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR, HOSTED THE COUNTY’S GOVERNMENTAL ALLIANCE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MEETING.
FACILITATED EXTERNAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP ENGAGEMENT MEETING FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
FACILITATED FEDERAL POLICY DISCUSSIONS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES, PROVIDE RESOURCES, AND IMPACT RESULTS.
FACILITATED STATE POLICY DISCUSSIONS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES, PROVIDE RESOURCES, AND IMPACT RESULTS.
FACILITATED PERFORMANCE REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT DASHBOARD DISCUSSIONS; SECURED EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIP.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
DIRECT STRATEGY EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE DYNAMICS, AND SERVICE
PROVISION OF THE CITY’S HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM (KPIS DEVELOPMENT, BUDGET REVIEW, LEGAL REVIEW, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, PROCESS MAPPING, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OPTIMIZATION).
SOCIALIZE PROTOCOLS WITH ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL ENGAGEMENTS.
FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONGST INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE PROGRAMMATIC SUCCESS.
DIRECT STRATEGY EXECUTION FOR OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE ENTIRE ENTERPRISE TO ALIGN WITH THE ONE FOREST PARK VISION (OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT), PLUS EMPLOYEE CULTURE.
PERFORMANCE REPORTING EXPLORATORY SESSIONS
FACILITATED PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT MEETINGS
PARTICIPATED IN DEPARTMENTAL REVIEWS AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE MEETINGS
CONDUCTED MULTIPLE STAFF INTERVIEWS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR AND EXECUTIVE ROLES
PARTICIPATED IN PROCUREMENT ADVISORY SESSIONS.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
MAXIMIZED STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GATHER INPUT, ADDRESS CONCERNS, AND EXPAND PARTNERSHIPS TO ACHIEVE COMMON GOALS (CITY’S LEGACY RESIDENT POPULATION, ETC.)
CLAYTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT UNVEILING CEREMONY
AEROTROPOLIS ATLANTA AWARDS GALA
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
WARD 1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
HUIE ELEMENTARY GIRL SCOUTS TOUR OF CITY HALL
CLAYTON COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL ALLIANCE ENGAGEMENT
CITY’S “BLUES ON MAIN” CONCERT
CITY’S PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT –“PASTRIES AND PLANNING”
ATTENDED AND PARTICIPATED IN REGULAR AND CALLED CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS TO OFFER INSIGHTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUPPORT TO THE CITY MANAGER, AND TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.
REFOCUSED PARTNERSHIP ENABLEMENT FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
ENGAGING THE FUTURE LEADERS OF FOREST PARK
CAPITAL PROJECTS
JAMES SHELBY, CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER
JSHELBY@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES
CITY CLERK
RANDI RAINEY, CITY CLERK
RRAINEY@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
UPCOMING MEETINGS
NOVEMBER 18, 2024: THE WORK AND REGULAR SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT 745 FOREST PARKWAY AT 6:00 P.M.
DECEMBER 4, 2024: THE WORK AND REGULAR SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT 745 FOREST PARKWAY AT 6:00 P.
OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS
TOTAL OPEN RECORDS RECEIVED (OCTOBER 1, 2024-OCTOBER 31, 2024) =172
COMPLETED REQUEST= 120
CANCELED REQUEST= 52
81 GENERAL REQUEST: AVG. COMPLETION TIME:1.6; AVG.
73 POLICE REQUEST: AVG. COMPLETION TIME: 0.3 AVG.
18 FIRE REQUEST: AVG. COMPLETION TIME: 0.33 AVG.
PREVIOUS WORK SESSIONS/COUNCIL MEETINGS
OCTOBER 7, 2024-2:50:16 OCTOBER 21, 2024- 3:54:00
THE ROLE OF THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, WITH A STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL SERVICE, IS DEDICATED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE CITY OF FOREST PARK'S CITIZENS. IT DOES SO BY FACILITATING THE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM, RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADVISORY BODY PROGRAM, ENSURING TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE.
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES - THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE COORDINATES THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF OFFICIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS BEFORE EACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
BEFORE AND AFTER THE CITY COUNCIL TAKES ACTION, ENSURE THAT ACTIONS COMPLY WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS AND THAT ALL ACTIONS ARE PROPERLY EXECUTED, RECORDED, AND ARCHIVED. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTICED.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT: THE CITY CLERK IS THE CUSTODIAN OF MANY PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
ELECTION-RELATED DOCUMENTS, CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE FILINGS, STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTEREST, AND MANY OTHERS.
MUNICIPAL CODE: THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE MAINTAINS THE MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE COMPILATION OF CITY LAWS AND REGULATIONS READILY ACCESSIBLE ONLINE. THE OFFICE'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CITIZENS WITH KNOWLEDGE.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
DERRY WARLKER, CODE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTOR
DLWALKER@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
THERE ARE (3) OPENINGS
TRAINING
IN-HOUSE TRAINING – DIRECTOR WALKER – ABATEMENT PROCESS
VIOLATIONS & COURT CASES
SUMMARY MEETINGS
THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT ENSURES SAFETY, HEALTH, & WELFARE FOR ALL CITIZENS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND EVERYONE THAT ENTERS THE CITY LIMITS OF FOREST PARK… THE GOAL OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO ENSURE THE CITY OF FOREST PARK IS A DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE STAFF MEETING, DEPARTMENT
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING, HOME REHAB TEAM MEETING, NEW EMPLOYEE
LUNCHEON & WARD 1 MONTHLY MEETING.
NOTABLE EVENTS
EDUCATIONAL SWEEP IN WATTS RD. AREAS..
THE DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO ASSIST WITH THE HOME REHAB PROGRAM WITH OVER (30) PROJECTS FINISHED
ENVIRONMENTAL COURT CASES
10/3 - 25 CASES
10/17 - 16 CASES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MARSELLAS WILLIAMS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
AUTHORITY BOARD MEETINGS
ALL MEETINGS ARE TO BE HELD AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED.
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: NOVEMBER 14, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: NOVEMBER 20, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: NOVEMBER 21, 2024, AT 3:00 P.M.
EMPLOYEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ NOTABLE EVENTS
CHARISE CLAY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF ASSISTANT, GRADUATED AS A MEMBER OF THE 51ST LEADERSHIP CLAYTON CLASS WITH THE CLAYTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
ROCHELLE DENNIS ATTENDED THE GEORGIA POWER RETAIL SUMMIT IN GAINESVILLE, GA. THIS WORKSHOP WAS TAILORED TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTING RETAIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
WE HELD OUR FINAL SUCCESSFUL “OFF THE RAILS” TROLLEY TOUR ON OCTOBER 16.
BLUES ON MAIN STREET EVENT ON OCTOBER 11 WAS A SUCCESS.
STAFF HELPED WITH THE PAWTOBER FEST ON MAIN STREET ON OCTOBER 26.
SPOKE WITH ARISE CAFÉ, PIECE OF CAKE, JOHN’S FINE FOOD, BBQ CONCEPT, AND GUS’S FRIED CHICKEN IN BUSINESS RECRUITMENT EFFORTS FOR THE GRAPEVINE AND OTHER CITY LOCATIONS.
MET AND SPOKEN WITH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS AND BROKERS:
SOUTH CITY PARTNERS, HAMILTON HOLMES JR., THE TERMINUS GROUP, RAOUL CLARKE, PARO STRATEGIES, GOOD PLACES, THE COFIELD GROUP, AND GREENWOOD CRE.
ATTENDED THE FINAL AEROATL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLECTIVE MEETING OF 2024.
ATTENDED THE GA POWER RETAIL SUMMIT.
ASSISTED PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH GEORGIA OUTDOOR GRANT.
WORKING ON PROJECT SPLASH & PROJECT MOONSHOT & OPERATION UNLOAD.
WE HAVE ASSISTED AND FIELDED 12 BUSINESS INQUIRIES FROM INDIVIDUALS TO OUR DEPARTMENT THIS PAST MONTH.
HOSTED ONE FILM TOUR.
WE VISITED ONE BUSINESSES FOR WARD 3 BRE VISIT – COVENANT LOGISTICS.
PARTICIPATED IN A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION WITH POTENTIAL PARTNERS.
STATE OF THE CITY – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF ASSISTED AND SERVED DURING THIS EVENT.
LADIES OF FAVOR ATTENDING THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
FINANCE
JOHN WIGGINS, FINANCE DIRECTOR
JWIGGINS@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
THE CITY OF FOREST PARK NOW OFFERS ONLINE TAX VIEW AND PAYMENT CAPABILITIES. CUSTOMERS CAN CONVENIENTLY VIEW THEIR PROPERTY TAX ACCOUNT DETAILS AND MAKE PAYMENTS ONLINE OR VIA PHONE THROUGH OUR AUTOMATED SYSTEM. THIS SERVICE WILL SOON INCLUDE PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR SANITATION AND MUNI COURT CITATIONS, ALONG WITH THE ABILITY TO SIGN UP FOR TEXT-TO-PAY NOTIFICATIONS.
PURCHASE ORDERS
TOTAL OVERALL REVENUE COLLECTED: $9,350,811
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: TAXES (PROPERTY, ALCOHOL, ETC.)
SANITATION REVENUE COLLECTED
LICENSES & PERMITTING
FRANCHISE FEES
PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES
REVENUE OPENGOV
WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING THE BUDGET PLATFORM IN JANUARY 2025, AIMED AT ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR OUR CITY COUNCIL, CONSTITUENTS, AND COLLEAGUES ALIKE. ONCE FULLY IMPLEMENTED, THE PLATFORM WILL FEATURE A FORWARD-FACING INTERFACE, ALLOWING EASE OF ACCESS AND IMPROVED USER INTERACTION WITH A VARIETY OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND REPORTS.
DEPARTMENT
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NOTABLE NEWS AND EVENTS
AWARDS CEREMONY (10/18/2024)
GIRLS FIRE CAMP (10/9-10, 2024)
DEPARTMENT LIVE FIRE TRAINING (10/22-24, 2024)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ARMSTRONG INDIIVIDUAL TRAINING
OCT 1: UNDERSTANDING TARGETED CYBER ATTACKS (8 HOURS, ACCREDITED).
OCT 2: ACLS TRAINING/CERT RENEWAL
OCT. 8-9: FUTURE FIREFIGHTERS GIRL’S CAMP BELIEVE
OCT. 17: SOUTH FULTON CHIEF’S MEETING
OCT 23: METRO GFIA TRAINING FOLLOWED BY THE METRO TASK FORCE MEETING
OCT 29: NERIS VERSION 1 WEBINAR
ONLINE CYBER PREPAREDNESS/INFORMATION TRAINING BY TEEX ONGOING.
AWAITING K9 ALLI TO FINISH HER TRAINING (HOPEFULLY BEFORE END OF THE YEAR), AT WHICH POINT OUR JOINT TRAINING (12-WEEKS) WILL BEGIN.
GRANTS
AFG FY 2024 STATUS UPDATE: THE APPLICATION PERIOD WILL TENTATIVELY START WITH THE NOFO RELEASE IN NOV.
AFG FY 2023 UPDATE: AWARD REQUEST WAS TURNED DOWN. WILL RE-EVALUATE AND PREPARE FOR UPCOMING AFG 2024.
AFG FY 2022 UPDATE: SAFEAIR PROJECT COMPLETE, PAYMENT
REQUEST COMPLETE; HEAVY RESCUE STILL IN PROCESS.
CERT TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED TO MEET NOV. 7TH.
CONTINUING TO SCHEDULE INDIVIDUAL DATE/TIMES WITH CITY DEPARTMENTS TO GO OVER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TOPICS (SITE PLAN, WEATHER AWARENESS).
NEXT FOCUS AFTER PREPAREDNESS MEETINGS à EOC TRAINING FOR DEPARTMENT MEMBERS THAT WOULD REPORT TO WORK THERE FORTHCOMING.
FP EMA AND CLAYTON COUNTY EMA
LEPC SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING TENTATIVELY NOV. 7TH.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR
TAKUYA GATLIN OFFICER OF THE YEAR LIEUTENANT JESSE COOK
FAO OF THE YEAR JONATHAN DANILES FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR TRAVIS TAYLOR
GIRL SCOUTS FIELD TRIP TO CITY HALL
HUMAN RESOURCES
SHALONDA BROWN, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR SBROWN@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
HUMAN RESOURCES OVERVIEW
DIRECTOR BROWN WORKED WITH GALLAGHER ON THE WAGE & COMPENSATION.
HR MET WITH GALLAGHER REGARDING RISK MANAGEMENT.
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
JOSH COX, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
JCOX@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS WE WILL BE DEPLOYING ADDITIONAL AND UPDATED SECURITY CAMERAS TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
WE HAVE COMPED THE REBUILD OF THE DOMAIN CONTROLLER SERVERS FOR PD AS WELL AS IMPLEMENTED OUR NEW BACKUP SYSTEM FOR THE PD SERVERS.
WE HAVE OUR SEMI-ANNUAL UPDATE SCHEDULED FOR OUR CORE HOST SERVERS
KEY UPDATES METRICS
WE WILL BE COMPLETING THE FINAL MIGRATIONS OF SERVICES RUNNING ON THE CITY HALL SERVERS IN THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS. THE MAJOR ITEMS BEING DHCP FOR THE FIRE STATIONS MOVING TO PW. THERE COULD BE SOME INTERMITTENT NETWORK RELATED ISSUES AS WE MIGRATE THESE SERVICES BUT, NOT EXPECTED.
WORKING TO MIGRATE SERVICES AND NETWORK BACKBONE FROM FLEET BUILDING TO THE PW SERVER ROOM TO DECOMMISSION EOL SERVERS AND HARDWARE AT THIS LOCATION AS WELL.
WITH COUNCIL APPROVAL, WE WILL BE COMPLETING AN ORDER FOR AN ADDITIONAL ORDER OF LAPTOPS, DOCKINGS STATIONS, AND MONITORS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES TO WORK REMOTELY AS PART OF THE LEAV LIFE INITIATIVE AS WELL AS OUR NORMAL HARDWARE REFRESH CYCLE.
WITH COUNCIL APPROVAL, WE WILL ALSO BE ORDERING 3 NEW VEHICLES FOR THE IT DEPARTMENT
TICKETS OPENED: 441
TICKETS CLOSED: 440
INCIDENTS PER ENDPOINT: 1.3
AVERAGE DAYS TO TICKET CLOSURE: 3 DAYS
SOMETHING FOR THE SOUL PERFORMING AT FUN FRIDAY
MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES
DOROTHY ROPER-JACKSON, COURT ADMINISTRATOR
DJACKSON@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
2024 CURRENT COURT SCHEDULE
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 8:00 AM TRIALS AND 1:00 PM ARRAIGNMENTS.
ENVIRONMENTAL COURT 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS AT 3:00 PM.
JAIL COURT EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAYS @ 7:30 AM
PROBATION REVOCATION HEARING 2ND WEDNESDAYS OF EVERY MONTH
DEPARTMENTAL NOTES
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING: WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR A CARD READER FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN PROCESSING CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.
ENHANCED COMMUNICATION: FOUR WIRELESS HEADSETS WERE PURCHASED TO FACILITATE STAFF MOVEMENT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT
WHILE MANAGING INCOMING CALLS.
KEY UPDATES
COURT SCHEDULE: WE PLAN TO RETURN TO A SINGLE COURT SESSION
PER WEEK STARTING THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER.
SUPREME COURT ORDER: THE ORDER ISSUED BY SUPREME COURT CHIEF
JUSTICE MICHAEL P. BOGGS, WHICH PLACED HOLDS ON WARRANTS AND SUSPENSIONS, HAS BEEN LIFTED, ALLOWING A RETURN TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.
PROCEDURAL UPDATES: THE COURT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING UPDATED PROCEDURES IN LINE WITH NEW REQUIREMENTS FROM THE GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (GCIC) FOR AUDITING PURPOSES.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
ICJE TRAINING: I WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE FROM NOVEMBER 6-8 TO ATTEND THE ICJE TRAINING IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
TYLER INCODE TRAINING: ALL COURT STAFF PARTICIPATED IN TYLER
INCODE TRAINING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, LED BY MS. DEIDRE WILLINGHAM FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
DOCKET
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, THE COURT DOCKETED THE FOLLOWING CITATIONS/TICKETS AND ADJUDICATED ACCORDINGLY.
TOTAL CITATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: 1362.
TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES HANDLED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: 3,813.
CITATIONS DISPOSED = 964
CITATIONS CONTINUED = 571
ADJUDICATED CITATIONS = 1794
FTA (FAILURE TO APPEAR) = 484
TOTAL = 3,813
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NICOLE DOZIER, PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
NDOZIER@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
SUMMARY
14 BUILDING PERMITS WERE ISSUED IN OCTOBER.
RESIDENTIAL PERMITS - 9
COMMERCIAL PERMITS-5
THE CITY OF FOREST PARK URBAN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MET ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024, TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
• APPLICANT, TYLER NORTON, IS REQUESTING DESIGN APPROVAL FOR TWO (2) NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES AT 4523 ERNEST DR., PARCEL# 13048A C039, WARD 3.
• APPLICANT, CHRISTOPHER CRUZ, IS REQUESTING DESIGN APPROVAL FOR THE EXTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING HOME AT 5068 MAPLE DR., PARCEL# 13049C FOOS, WARD 2.
BUILDING PLANS
AFFILIATE BOARD MEETINGS
THE CITY OF FOREST PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MET ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024, TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
CASE# VAR-2024-07 -VARIANCE REQUEST FOR 100 METCALF EXTENSION RD, PARCEL# 12178-2107002, WARD 3 - THE APPLICANT, PME OAKMONT GILLEM, LLC (THOMAS COBB} IS REQUESTING A VARIANCE TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE FROM THE REQUIRED FIFTY (SO} PERCENT TO SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) PERCENT AND DECREASE THE MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE FROM THE REQUIRED FIFTY (50} PERCENT OF THE WIDTH TOTHIRTY (30} PERCENT OF THE LOT WIDTH, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION CENTER WITHIN THE GILLEM DISTRICT (GZ).
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOSTED THE FIRST PLANNING AND PASTRIES EVENT
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
GIRLS FUTURE FIREFIGHTER CAMP
POLICE DEPARTMENT
BRANDON CRISS, CHIEF OF POLICE
BCRISS@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
UNIFORM PATROL DIVISION
NUMBER OF TRAFFIC STOPS: 1586
CITATIONS ISSUED: 854
FIRE LANE: 9
WARNINGS GIVEN: 924
INCIDENT REPORTS FILED: 424
ACCIDENT REPORTS: 40
NUMBER OF ARRESTS: 96 MISDEMEANOR 22 FELONY
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
NUMBER OF TRAFFIC STOPS: 1227
CITATIONS ISSUED: 960
FIRE LANE: 0
WARNING GIVEN: 267
INCIDENT REPORTS FILED: 320
ACCIDENT REPORTS: 69
NUMBER OF ARREST: 156 MISDEMEANOR 48 FELONY
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY UNDERWAY
TRAINING HOURS:
IN-SERVICE TRAINING HOURS 114
TOTAL TRAINING HOURS 8,011 FOR DEPARTMENT
CID
TOTAL CASES ASSIGNED: 68 CASES
6 CASES CLOSED CLEARED BY ARREST.
TOTAL WARRANTS: 33 TOTAL (AW & SW)
CALL-OUTS: 3 CALLS FOR SERVICE.
COMMUNICATIONS
2 NEW DISPATCHERS STARTED - JOSEPH KING & MARY FIRTH
TEXT FROM 911 VIA RAPIDSOS LAUNCHED
OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS
OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS: 141
CARFAX RECORDS: 33
OPEN RECORDS EMAL REQUESTS: 162
ACCIDENT REPORT/INCIDENT REPORT REQUEST: 110
POLICE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
UPDATING ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO MINIMIZE LIABILITIES.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
2 INVESTIGATIONS
60 OPEN RECORDS REQUEST
BACKGROUND AND RECRUITMENT
RECEIVED 40 BACKGROUND APPLICATIONS FOR PROCESSING
4 PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
1 CVSA
HIRED EMPLOYEES
MARY FIRTH- COMMUNICATIONS
JOSEPH KING- COMMUNICATIONS
TRAVONNE WILSON- POLICE RECRUIT
HERMAN TROOP- POLICE OFFICER
CHRISTOPHER FLIPPEN - POLICE OFFICER
CONDUCTED 13 CITY REQUESTED BACKGROUND CHECKS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS EVENTS
OCTOBER 5 HISPANIC FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 11- HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 12- BREAST CANCER WALK
OCTOBER 14- CAREER DAY AT UNIDOS DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
OCTOBER 17- CHIEF DAY- READING WITH THE CHIEF
OCTOBER 29- RED RIBBON RALLY- HUIE ES
OCTOBER 28- RED RIBBON- UNIDOS DUAL LANGUAGE
OCTOBER 31- HALLOWEEN BOO FESTIVAL
PLANNING EVENTS
THANKSGIVING- FEED THE COMMUNITY
NOVEMBER BEARD PROGRAM
SHOP WITH A COP
FPPD WARMING STATIONS
SHOP WITH A COP
PLANNING FOR 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MUTI- MEDIA/SOCIAL MEDIA
CREATED CONTENT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS- NAME THE TUNEHALLOWEEN EDITION, BOO FESTIVAL, BREAST CANCER WALK, FPPD CAMERA
REGISTRY, "NOW HIRING FLYER", K9 PROGRAM
SCENT KIT/AIR TAG PRESERVATION PROGRAM
FACE TO FACE EFFORTS REACHING OUT TO FAMILIES IN THE DATABASE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME STATS
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
PUBLIC INFORMATION
JAVON LLOYD, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER JLLOYD@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
MEDIA RELATIONS
MEDIA ADVISORY: BLUES ON MAIN CONCERT SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 11
NEWS RELEASE: CITY MANAGER APPOINTS NIGEL WATLEY AS INTERIM
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
MEDIA ALERT: PASTRIES & PLANNING WITH THE PRINCIPAL PLANNER TAKING
PLACE OCT. 17
PUBLIC NOTICE: UPCOMING EVENTS HOSTED BY THE CITY OF FOREST PARK
TOP SOCIAL POST
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT! DOZENS OF CITY RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES AND THEIR
TAIL-WAGGING, LOVING FURRY FRIENDS CAME OUT TO THE FOUNTAIN ON MAIN
PROMOTED THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY EVENTS
2024 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
BLUES ON MAIN
GIRLS’ FUTURE FIRE CAMP
PINK OUT FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
ULTIMATE TAILGATE EXPERIENCE (GEORGIA VS FLORIDA)
PAWTOBERFEST AT THE FOUNTAIN ON MAIN
FUN FRIDAY (OCTOBER)
WARD 1 MEETING WITH COUNCILWOMAN KIMBERLY JAMES
CITY OF FOREST PARK BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
CLEAN-UP DAY
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT WITH COUNCILWOMAN AKINS-WELLS
FOREST PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT BOO FEST
UP EARLY ON MAIN
PASTRIES & PLANNING WITH THE PRINCIPAL PLANNER
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL WITH DUAL UNIDOS SCHOOL
COORDINATED MULTIMEDIA ASSETS / PRESENTATION FOR 2024 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
TO ATTEND THIS MORNING’S PAWTOBERFEST EVENT HOSTED BY HAPPY PAWS & TAILS FOUNDATION. THE HALLOWEEN-THEMED AFFAIR HAD IT ALL - A COSTUME
PAGEANT/PARADE, DOG PARK AND LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUPS!
THE CITY’S PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE COORDINATED TO DEVELOP SEVERAL MULTIMEDIA ASSETS FOR THE 2024 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS.
ASSETS FOR THE EVENT INCLUDED A BRANDED, INTERACTIVE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTING CITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND STAFF, AS
WELL AS A SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET AND ROTATING PHOTO RECAP VIDEO.
THE ENTIRE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE HERE.
NIGEL WATTLEY, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
NWATTLEY@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
UPCOMING EVENTS TO SET UP / WORK
DAY OF THE DEAD 11//2024
EMPLOYEE THANKSGIVING 1/14/2024
STREET DIVISION
CUT TREES/ LIMBS OFF THE R/O/W: 79 HRS.
CUT BUSHES: 0 HRS.
DEBRIS REMOVAL: 56 HRS.
STREET SWEEPER UNIT # 105 – 66 HRS.
LEAF REMOVAL UNIT # 229 – 0 HRS.
ASPHALT/ POTHOLES REPAIRS: 46 HRS.
ILLEGAL DUMPING: 0
CUT GRASS/EDGE/WEEDEAT/BLOW – 38 HRS.
CONCRETE REPAIR: 48 HRS.
PAID PICK UP: 1 (BLUERIDGE DR)
LITTER CONTROL ON THE R/O/W – 96 HRS.
STORM DRAIN CLEANING: 9 HRS.
HAUL 2 LOAD OF TIRES – 8 HRS.
STREET DIVISION PROJECTS
GUARD RAILS – 46 HRS.
EVENT SET-UP – 85 HRS.
STREET SWEEPER COVERAGE LOCATIONS
FOREST HILLS PATH/ BURKS PL/ BURKS RD/ NORTH AVE/ CONE RD/
MELROSE DR/ NEEDLE DR/ SKYLAND DR/ SCOTT RD/ PINE VALLEY DR/ ROBIN
LN/ HIGHLAND ST/ PINE MOUNTAIN RD/ TAMARACK TRAIL/ PONDEROSA
PARK DR/ PONDEROSA PL/ SHORTLEAF DR/ CONE PL/ DUNWOODY DR/ ELM
DR/ LONGLEAF DR/ BALSAM PL/ BROOKDALE DR/ SPRUCE AVE/ HIGH DR/
PINECREEK DR/ WHITE OAK DR/CYNTHIA LN/ HELEN ST/ PINERIDGE DR/
SEQUOIA DR/ WARNER ST/ WOODLAND DR/ WOODLAND WAY/ BARTON DR/
CITY VIEW DR/ LAKE CIRCLE/ HELEN ST/ PHILLIPS DR/ SPRINGSIDE DR/
VIRGINIA CIR/WATSON FERRY RD/ CATHERINE ST/ HILL PINE RD/ WARREN
DR/ JOYCE DR
PUBLIC WORKS IS RESPONSBLE FOR MILES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF FOREST PARK
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS
POLICE 7 WORK ORDERS AT 111 SERVICE HOURS
COURT SERVICES 0 WORK ORDERS AT 0 SERVICE HOURS
PCD 3 WORK ORDERS AT 19 SERVICE HOURS
PERSONNEL 1 WORK ORDER AT 24 SERVICE HOURS
BLOCK BLDG 1 WORK ORDER AT 20 SERVICE HOURS
PUBLIC WORKS 2 WORK ORDERS AT 8 SERVICE HOURS
FIRE STATION#1 1 WORK ORDER AT 16 SERVICE HOURS.
FIRE STATION#2 2 WORK ORDERS AT 7 SERVICE HOURS.
FIRE STATION#3 1 WORK ORDER AT 32 SERVICE HOURS.
CITY HALL 1 WORK ORDER AT 48 SERVICE HOURS
GUN RANGE 0 WORK ORDERS AT 0 SERVICE HOURS
STARR PARK 2 WORK ORDERS AT 20 SERVICE HOURS
FOUNTAIN 2 WORK ORDERS AT 14 SERVICE HOURS
FLEET 0 WORK ORDER AT 0 SERVICE HOURS
PERKINS PARK 0 WORK ORDER AT 0 SERVICE HOURS
SECOND ST PARK 0 WORK ORDER AT 0 SERVICE HOURS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
FINCH COMMUNITY GARDEN - 90 SERVICE HRS.
X-MAS DECORATIONS – 20 HRS.
SIGN SHOP & PROJECTS
15 WORK ORDERS TO REPLACE/REPAIR STREET SIGNS.
5 WORK ORDERS TO CLEAN STREET SIGNS.
0 WORK ORDERS TO CUT GRASS/BUSHES/LIMBS FROM SIGNS.
1 WORK ORDER TO RELOCATE RADAR STATS EQUIPMENT.
6 WORK ORDERS TO MAKE SIGNS.
0 CLEAN MAIN ST FOUNTAIN
3 WORK ORDER TO HANG BANNERS
PROJECTS
STRIPING PD PARKING SPACES 14 WO
FLEET DIVISION
POLICE – 55 REQUESTS FOR 152 SERVICE HOURS
PW STREETS – 23 REQUESTS FOR 48.5 SERVICE HOURS
PW PARKS – 22 REQUESTS FOR 85.5 SERVICE HOURS
PW BUILD MAINT – 4 REQUESTS FOR 10 SERVICE HOURS
PW SANITATION – 5 REQUESTS FOR 18 SERVICE HOURS
RESCUE – 6 REQUESTS FOR 21.5 SERVICE HOURS.
FLEET – 9 REQUESTS FOR 13 SERVICE HOURS.
CITY HALL- 0 REQUEST FOR 0 SERVICE HOURS
FIRE – 15 REQUESTS FOR 26.5 SERVICE HOURS.
ANIMAL CONTROL – 1 REQUEST FOR 4 SERVICE HOURS
PBZ – 5 REQUESTS FOR 7.5 SERVICE HOURS
REC – 0 REQUESTS FOR 0 SERVICE HOURS
SIGNS – 2 REQUESTS FOR 6 SERVICE HOURS
PUBLIC WORKS
SANITATION
PARKS DIVISION
1 STARR PARK ON ROTATION.
6 SIDE PARKS MAINTAINED 3@ BRIDGE AVE/ 2@ GEORGIA AVE/ 1@ ASH ST ON ROTATION.
2 BATHROOMS MAINTAINED: -T-BALL RESTROOM AND STARR PARK CONCESSION STAND RESTROOM EVERY DAY.
343 REMOVED TRASH BAGS & LITTER CONTROL AT ROW AND STARR PARK
2 SOCCER FIELDS MAINTAINED ON ROTATION.
CUT AND GROOMED ALL THE PCD & REC/ CITY HALL/ P.D./ FIRE STATION 1,2,3.
CUT AND GROOMED CITY ROW JONESBORO ROAD/ FOREST PARKWAY, OLD DIXIE HWY, MAIN ST
PUBLIC WORKS STREET SUPERVISOR
VINCENT HICKS TAKING IN THE SOUNDS OF THE FINAL FUN FRIDAY OF THE SEASON
(MOSTLY) FINANCE QUEENS CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN
RECREATION & LEISURE
TARIK
RECREATION & LEISURE DIRECTOR
LEGACY OUTINGS
TOOLS FOR LIFE – GA TECH ASSISTIVE DEVICE CENTER LUNCH AT MARY MACS
ALZHEIMER’S SERVICE CENTER FALL FESTIVAL
B. TURNER’S – PEACHTREE CITY SHOPPING TRIP
CHARTER BUS TRIP TO LEGACY MUSEUMS IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BOOTCAMP
COMMUNITY PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER 23RD THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY FEED (1PM – 5PM)
DECEMBER 7TH HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA (4PM – 9PM)
ARTS & CRAFTS @ THE FOREST
PARK SENIOR CENTER
CLAYTON COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL EQUITY CONTINUED ITS
SERIES ON BASIC PC AND LAPTOP NAVIGATION. THIS CLASS TEACHES
SENIORS BASIC COMPUTERS.
CENTERWELL HOSTED MEDICARE 101 – MAJOR CHANGES FOR MEDICARE
ENROLLMENT
SENIOR CENTER COORDINATED WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS – BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS
WELLCARE (NEW PARTNER) HOSTED BINGO & MEDICARE EDUCATION
WORKSHOP AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
DISCUSSION ABOUT NEW CHANGES TO THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MEDICARE PART D.
OUR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE – FRIDAY CHAIR EXERCISE
LEGACY RESIDENTS ATTENDED OUR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
BOOTCAMP – LINE DANCING, CHAIR AEROBICS, YOGA, AND MORE.
ATLANTA YMCA – BREAST CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAM WITH TESTIMONIES FROM OUR SURVIVORS (WEAR PINK DAY)
NORTH AMERICAN SENIOR BENEFITS – LUNCH & LEARN
ATLANTA CHIROPRACTIC CARE PIZZA PARTY – LUNCH & LEARN
HALLOWEEN POTLUCK – CHILI DAY
TUES – THURS (CHAIR EXERCISE), WED - SHUFFLEBOARD, FRI - GAMES
LEGACY RESIDENTS
Introducing ONEClick Forest Park
Download the new ONEClick Forest Park App to easily report concerns and submit requests – all from the palm of your hand!
PROVIDED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE CITY MANAGER, RICKY L.
CLARK, JR.