City Manager's Report
AUGUST 2024
RICKY L. CLARK, JR. CITY MANAGER
RICKY L. CLARK, JR.
CITY MANAGER
A Letter From The City Manager
I am pleased to present an update on the City’s strategic initiatives as we advance our ‘One Forest Park’ vision, prioritizing Operational Efficiency, Neighborhood Sustainability, and Economic Development. Below are key highlights:
Operational Efficiency
We are proud to announce the approval of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Pension Plan, a significant enhancement that will provide robust retirement security for our employees. This strategic improvement underscores our commitment to attracting and retaining premier talent by offering competitive and sustainable benefits.
Additionally, we have initiated a comprehensive Operational Audit & Assessment, which will be pivotal in identifying optimization opportunities across city functions. The establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs) for each department will provide a clear framework for accountability, driving service excellence and operational refinement.
Neighborhood Sustainability
To support our senior residents facing increased rental costs, we have approved $50,000 in ARPA funds to assist those at Forest Station. This allocation reflects our steadfast commitment to safeguarding our vulnerable populations and enhancing housing stability.
Economic Development
The Small Business Incubator project is progressing with all construction drawings finalized, and the project is currently out to bid. This $4 million initiative, featuring a three-restaurant food terminal and incubator kitchen, is set to invigorate local entrepreneurship and stimulate economic growth. Moreover, our recent cooperative advertisement in Georgia Trend Magazine has been well-received, spotlighting Forest Park’s achievements and those of our regional partners. This effort highlights the strategic value of collaboration in elevating our city’s profile and attracting new opportunities.
Community Engagement
Chief Criss and the police department continue to champion community engagement through initiatives designed to enhance transparency and build public trust. Upcoming meetings and workshops aim to empower residents and deepen civic participation.
The Fire Department, led by Chief Clemmons, remains a cornerstone of public safety. Chief Clemmons recently spearheaded a strategic leadership retreat focused on refining the department’s vision and enhancing emergency response protocols, aligning with the city’s broader strategic objectives. We are also reevaluating longstanding city programs, including community events and tailgates, to ensure they align with residents' evolving expectations. While many initiatives predate my tenure, we remain committed to upholding programs that resonate with the community’s collective will and best interests.
I invite you to review the full City Manager’s report for detailed updates from each department, providing further insights into our ongoing efforts and accomplishments. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to realize our shared vision for Forest Park. Please feel free to reach out should you have any questions or require further details.
LEGISLATIVE CORNER
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
CONSTITUENT INFORMATION
CALLS FROM THE COMMUNITY WITH QUESTIONS = 18
PLANNED EVENTS
MAYOR BUTLER
WALK WITH THE MAYOR
ATTENDED OFF THE RAILS TROLLEY RIDE
ATTENDED RIBBON CUTTING -
AMERICA’S FOOD BASKET
STATE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS
CHANGE OF RESPONSIBILITY CEREMONY
WARD 1 - COUNCILMEMBER KIMBERLY
FOREST PARK WARD MEETING 696 MAIN STREET
ATTENDED THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
STUDY
COUNCILMEMBER DABOUZE ANTOINE WARD 3 - COUNCILMEMBER
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
CLEAN UP
ATTENDED THE RIBBON CUTTING AT AMERICA’S FOOD BASKET
ATTENDED OFF THE RAILS TROLLEY RIDE
SENIOR PANTHER IN ACTION BINGO NITE
WARD 4 - COUNCILMEMBER LATRESA
BLOCK PARTY PERKINS PARK
FUN FRIDAY
FOREST PARK DAY
ATTENDED OFF THE RAILS TROLLEY RIDE
WARD 5 - COUNCILMEMBER ALLAN MEARS
WARD 5 BLOCK PARTY
TEACHERS AND STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL
GIVEAWAY
MAYOR ANGELYNE BUTLER
Executive Office Snapshots
WARD 5 BLOCK PARTY
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 20% COMPLETION CYCLE OF LEGACY RESIDENTS IN THE FINAL PARTICIPATION PROGRAM PHASE.
FACILITATED CONTRACTORS’ ORIENTATION MEETING.
ENHANCED PORTAL CAPABILITIES FOR SIMPLER END-USER PERFORMANCE.
FOSTERED COLLABORATIVE PLANNING SESSION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING.
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.
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. ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CITY’S AUDITORS.
EXPLORED REPORTING TOOLS FOCUSED ON AUDIT OPTIMIZATION AND PERFORMANCE METRICS
MET WITH VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS TO REVIEW OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES.
DEVELOPED AND FACILITATED A DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SURVEY.
DRAFTED A DEPARTMENTAL POLICY TO REMEDIATE EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM.
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.)
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
FOREST STATION RE-ENGAGEMENT
WARD 1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
OFF THE RAILS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT
CLAYTON COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL ALLIANCE ENGAGEMENT
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.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
JAMES SHELBY, CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER
JSHELBY@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES
CITY CLERK
RANDI RAINEY, CITY CLERK
RRAINEY@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
UPCOMING MEETINGS
OCTOBER 7, 2024: THE WORK AND REGULAR SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT 745
FOREST PARKWAY AT 6:00 P.M.
OCTOBER 14, 2024: THE WORK AND REGULAR SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT 745
FOREST PARKWAY AT 6:00 P.M.
OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS
TOTAL OPEN RECORDS REQUEST RECEIVED (AUGUST 1, 2024-AUGUST 31, 2024) =165
COMPLETED REQUEST= 122
CANCELED REQUEST= 43
GENERAL REQUEST: AVG. COMPLETION TIME:78 REQUEST, 1 AVG.,
COMPLETION TIME
POLICE REQUEST: AVG. COMPLETION TIME: 75 REQUEST, 0.3 AVG.
COMPLETION TIME
FIRE REQUEST: AVG. COMPLETION TIME: 12 REQUEST, 0.33 AVG. COMPLETION TIME
PREVIOUS WORK SESSIONS/COUNCIL MEETINGS
AUGUST 5, 2024-2:48:16 AUGUST 19, 2024- 2:12:16
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
THE DEPARTMENT HAS A CANDIDATE IN THE PREBOARDING PROCESS
EMPLOYEE AWARDS/HIGHLIGHTS
OFFICER TORRES PRESENTED BEFORE THE TEAM THE PROCESS OF ABATEMENT FOR A VACANT PROPERTY.
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.
SUMMARY MEETINGS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE STAFF MEETING, DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING, HOME REHAB TEAM MEETING, & WARD 1 MONTHLY MEETING.
NOTABLE EVENTS
WARD 5 BLOCK PARTY
THE DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO ASSIST WITH THE HOME REHAB PROGRAM.
27
ENVIRONMENTAL COURT CASES AUGUST COURT DATES
TRAINING
IN HOUSING TRAINING – OFFICER TORRES/ ABATEMENT PROCESS
CODE ENFORCEMENT
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: SEPTEMBER 11, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: SEPTEMBER 25, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: SEPTEMBER 26, 2024, AT 3:00
P.M.
PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS
FINALIZED THE MONUMENT IN GILLEM LOGISTICS
ADMINISTRATIVE
FINALIZED FY24-25 DDA BUDGET
EMPLOYEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ROCHELLE B. DENNIS ATTENDED THE GA MAIN STREET CONFERENCE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
WE HAD A SUCCESSFUL OFF THE RAILS TROLLEY TOUR
MET WITH BLACK COFFEE COMPANY, EGGS UP GRILL,AND STUDIO
CIGAR LOUNGE IN BUSINESS RECRUITMENT EFFORTS
MET WITH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS AND BROKERS: KERLEY HOMES, WESTPLAN INVESTORS, TARGET REALTY , UDOH ENTERPRISES, SCOTLAND WRIGHT & ASSOCIATES AND PRESTWICK DEVELOPMENT
ATTENDED THE AEROATL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLECTIVE
SPOKE WITH DEVELOPERS DURING THE AEROTROPOLIS ATLANTA TOUR OF CLAYTON COUNTY
DEVELOPING PROJECT PLAN FOR BLUES ON MAIN SLATED FOR OCTOBER 11, 2024
ATTENDED A RIBBON CUTTING FOR LINGO STAFFING LOCATED AT 697
RUSKIN DRIVE
HOSTED HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS SEMINAR WITH CSU SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM
WORKING ON PROJECT SPLASH & PROJECT MOONSHOT & OPERATION UNLOAD
ATTENDED REAL ESTATE NETWORKING EVENT STATE OF THE MARKET
HOSTED BY CO-STAR
WE HAVE ASSISTED AND FIELD SEVEN BUSINESS INQUIRES
HOSTED TWO FILM TOURS
WE HOSTED A RIBBON CUTTING AT AMERICA’S FOOD BASKET
TOMORROW AT 11 AM
WE VISITED TWO BUSINESSES FOR WARD 1 – EVTERRA RECYCLING & CINELEASE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UPCOMING EVENTS
FINANCE
JOHN WIGGINS, FINANCE DIRECTOR
JWIGGINS@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
REVENUE
TOTAL OVERALL REVENUE COLLECTED: $1,234,442 THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: TAXES (PROPERTY, ALCOHOL, ETC.)
SANITATION REVENUE COLLECTED PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES
FRANCHISE FEES
LICENSES & PERMITTING
OPENGOV
THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE IS IN THE LAST STAGES OF IMPLEMENTING THE BUDGET PLATFORM. THIS INITIATIVE IS DRIVEN BY THE DEPARTMENT'S
COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR OUR CITY COUNCIL, CONSTITUENTS AND COLLEAGUES ALIKE. ONCE IMPLEMENTED, THE PLATFORM WILL PROVIDE A FORWARD-FACING
INTERFACE, ALLOWING EASE OF ACCESS AND END USER INTERACTION WITH VARIOUS FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND REPORTS.
AP AUTOMATION (ACH)
WE ARE CURRENTLY UTILIZING THE AP AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR PAYMENTS. THIS ENHANCEMENT HAS STREAMLINED OUR PAYMENT
PROCESS, ALLOWING US TO OFFER FASTER PAYMENT OPTIONS TO OUR VENDORS. VENDORS WHO PROVIDE THEIR BANKING INFORMATION IN THEIR VENDOR PACKET WILL BENEFIT FROM EXPEDITED PAYMENTS. SPECIFICALLY, THEY WILL BE PAID ON THE SAME DAY OR THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY
FOLLOWING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SYSTEM. WE BELIEVE THIS IMPROVEMENT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE OUR EFFICIENCY AND ENSURE TIMELY PAYMENTS, STRENGTHENING OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR VALUED VENDORS.
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
THE CITY OF FOREST PARK IS WORKING ON ESTABLISHING IVR PAYMENTS. THIS SYSTEM WILL ALLOW OUR CUSTOMERS TO CALL THE PROVIDED 800# AND LOOKUP THEIR ACCOUNT BALANCE DETAILS, PAY THEIR BALANCE OVER THE PHONE WITH THE AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND SIGN UP FOR TEXT TO PAY. THIS WILL BE INCLUSIVE OF PROPERTY TAXES, SANITATION AND MUNI COURT CITATIONS.
FINANCE
PURCHASE ORDERS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE RESPONSES INSPECTIONS
8/06 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, LOVEJOY SOCCER COMPLEX, 1935
RD. LOVEJOY,
EMPLOYEE TOWN HALL
8/07 GOVERNORS TERRACE, FLSE, FIRE DRILL EVACUATION EDUCATION
8/08 INSTRUCTOR FOR RECRUIT CLASS – FIRE PREVENTION
8/13 WARD 4 BLOCK PARTY, PERKINS PARK
8/16 COMMUNITY CONTACT: LUNCH W/ KROGER SAFETY TEAM TO DISCUSS TABLETOP EXERCISE
8/16 FUN FRIDAY IN THE PARK, STARR PARK
8/17 FOREST PARK DAY
8/24 COMMUNITY EVENT: ULTIMATE TAILGATE PARTY, STARR PARK
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
8/01“DAY
8/03
FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ARMSTRONG INDIVIDUAL TRAINING:
-CEUS: FOR AUGUST, 39 ACCREDITED/TESTED TRAINING HOURS RECEIVED FROM EITHER GPSTC OR CFI.
-AUG. 22: FD/PD MONTHLY COMMAND MEETING
-AUG. 22: FD OPERATIONS MEETING
-AUG. 22: FIRST ARRIVING DASHBOARD TRAINING
-AUG. 27-28: FPFD LEADERSHIP RETREAT
GRANTS:
-AFG FY 2024 STATUS UPDATE: THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED TO BEGIN THIS FALL.
-AFG FY 2023 UPDATE: AWARDS ARE STILL BEING MADE AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE DISPERSED BY SEPT. 30TH. OUR REQUESTED FUNDS REMAIN PENDING.
-AFG FY 2022 UPDATE: SAFEAIR IS NEARLY COMPLETE WITH EXHAUST SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONS; AWAITING PRE-BUILD MEETING FOR HEAVY RESCUE.
-AFG FY 2021: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE ENDING AUGUST 2024 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT TO BE COMPLETED.
-FIREHOUSE SUBS: NEXT QUARTER FOR GRANT APPLICATION OPENS OCT. 10TH – WORKING ON PROPOSAL.
FP EMA:
-CONTINUING TO SCHEDULE INDIVIDUAL DATE/TIMES WITH CITY DEPARTMENTS TO GO OVER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TOPICS (SITE PLAN, WEATHER AWARENESS).
o AUG. 21ST: MET WITH CODE ENFORCEMENT – FOLLOW-UP MEETING DATE
TBD
o AUG. 21ST: MET WITH RECREATION & LEISURE – FOLLOW-UP MEETING ON
SEPT. 25TH.
-WORKING WITH GEMA/HS ON THE UPCOMING HAZMAT SYMPOSIUM (SEPT. 1718 IN DALTON, GA).
-SEPT. 26: AREA 7 EMAG MEETING
FP EMA AND CLAYTON COUNTY EMA:
-SEPT. 5TH: LEPC QUARTERLY MEETING AT CCWA
-CLAYTON COUNTY PRAISE & PREPAREDNESS SYMPOSIUM ON SEPT. 12
FIRE DEPARTMENT
LEADERSHIP RETREAT
STATE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADDRESS
HUMAN RESOURCES
SHALONDA BROWN, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR SBROWN@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
HUMAN RESOURCES OVERVIEW
The Human Resources Department provides support to the City’s management staff, employees, and City Council in the area of Employee Relations, Health, Safety, Recruitment, compensation/classification, and Benefits Administration.
HUMAN RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYEE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
JOSH COX, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR JCOX@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
COMPUTER REFRESH: WE CONTINUE OUR ANNUAL REFRESH BY DEPLOYING COMPUTERS ON A REGULAR BASIS FOLLOWING OUR REFRESH RECYCLE.
SERVER UPGRADES: WE HAVE CONTINUED WORK MIGRATION AND PREPARING SERVERS FOR DECOMMISSION. WE CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 15 SERVERS IN VARIOUS STAGE OF DECOMMISSION. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN COMPLETING UPDATES ON OUR HOST SERVERS TO ENSURE THEY ARE ON THE LATEST UPDATES/PATCHES.
METRICS
CORE FOCUS FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS HAS BEEN SECURITY
IMPLEMENTATION CITY WIDE. CONFIGURING, SETTING UP AUTOMATION
PROCESSES FOR THE SECURITY ITEMS (SIEM SOFTWARE, CONTENT FILTERING, NETWORK MONITORING ON ALL EDGE DEVICES).
ENSURING SOFTWARE/ HARDWARE IS UP TO DATE ON ALL IT
INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDED PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE TO BECOME MORE PROACTIVE THAN REACTIVE.
IMPLEMENTATION AND ROLL OUT OF MFA/ DUO FOR PD USERS - 80%
COMPLETE WILL ROLLOUT FOR NON PD USERS WHEN PD IS 100%.
KEY UPDATES MAJOR PROJECTS
CONTINUING TO UPDATE AND ADD ADDITIONAL SECURITY SOFTWARE’S TO OUR ENVIRONMENT.
MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES
DOROTHY ROPER-JACKSON, COURT ADMINISTRATOR DJACKSON@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
2024 CURRENT COURT SCHEDULE
➢ WED: 8:00 AM TRIAL AND 1:00 PM ARRAIGNMENT
➢ 1ST AND 3RD THURS AT 3:00 PM; ENVIRONMENTAL COURT
➢ 2ND AND 4TH FRI; JAIL COURT
➢ 2ND WED OF EVERY MONTH; PROBATION REVOCATION HEARINGS
SUMMARY
COURT WAS INFORMED THAT ALL MUNICIPALITIES WILL HAVE AN AUDIT THIS YEAR BY GEOGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (GCIC). THE COURT IS EDITING, PREPARING, ANALYZING TO MAKE SURE ALL DOCUMENTS ARE UP TO DATE AND READY FOR AUDITING. I AM ALSO ASSISTING OTHER COURT ADMINISTRATORS PREPARING FOR THEIR AUDIT PROCESS AS WELL. THE COURT IS PRESENTLY WORKING WITH THE IT DEPARTMENT TO HAVE BOTH TELEVISIONS WORKING. INTRODUCTION, DEFENDANTS’ RIGHTS, PLEAS WILL BE TELEVISED BOTH IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH BEFORE THE JUDGE TAKES THE BENCH. THIS WILL SAVE TIME AND ALLOW ALL PARTIES TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY TO COMPLETE COURT IN A
TIMELY MANNER. AN EVALUATION WAS DONE AT THE END OF AUGUST, AND WE ARE APPROXIMATELY 60% IN CLEARING CITATIONS BACKLOG. ANOTHER EVALUATION WILL BE DONE IN DECEMBER, AND THAT SHOULD COMPLETE THE REMAINING BACKLOG. WE APPRECIATE THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER.
DOCKET
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, THE COURT DOCKETED THE FOLLOWING CITATIONS/TICKETS AND ADJUDICATED ACCORDINGLY. IN ADDITION, THE COURT HAS THE FOLLOWING NUMBER OF FAILURES TO APPEARS (“FTAS”) WHICH WILL BE HANDLED ACCORDING TO GEORGIA LAW.
AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31 CASES COUNT:
TOTAL CITATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST: 436.
TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES HANDLED FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST: 4,822.
CITATIONS DISPOSED = 1487
CITATIONS CONTINUED = 776
ADJUDICATED CITATIONS = 2299
FTA (FAILURE TO APPEAR) = 260
TOTAL = 4,822
PROBATION REVOCATION: 1 (EXCLUDED FROM ABOVE CASE COUNT)
TOTAL STATE MANDATED PAYMENTS FOR AUGUST: $79,352.20
INTERPRETERS: $5,103.90, AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE: $1,960.00.
TOTAL BONDS, FINES AND FEES COLLECTED FOR AUGUST: $248,813.00
PROBATION CHECK RECEIVED FOR AUGUST: $119,929.28
TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST: $368,742.28
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NICOLE DOZIER, PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NDOZIER@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
SUMMARY
THE PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT'S GOAL IS TO ASSIST IN THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY WITH A COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF FOREST PARK RESIDENTS THROUGH THREE DIVISIONS - CODE ENFORCEMENT, BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS, AND PLANNING AND ZONING.
AFFILIATE BOARD MEETINGS
THE URBAN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MET ON AUGUST 16 TO CONSIDER THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION SINGLE-FAMILY HOME TO BUILD IN WARD 3 AT 4593 ERNEST DR, PARCEL # 13048A.
BUILDING PLANS
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
EMPLOYEE TOWNHALL MEETING
POLICE DEPARTMENT
BRANDON CRISS, CHIEF OF POLICE
BCRISS@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION
PATROL
·NUMBER OF TRAFFIC STOPS: 432
·CITATIONS ISSUED: 168
·FIRE LANE: 8
·WARNINGS GIVEN: 346
·INCIDENT REPORTS FILED: 320
·ACCIDENT REPORTS FILED: 44
·NUMBER OF ARRESTS: 66 MISDEMEANOR 17 FELONY
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
TRAFFIC UNIT
·NUMBER OF TRAFFIC STOPS: 108
·CITATIONS ISSUED: 55
·WARNINGS GIVEN: 53
·NUMBER OF ARREST: 15 MISDEMEANOR 3 FELONY
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
QUALITY OF LIFE UNIT
·NUMBER OF TRAFFIC STOPS: 246
·CITATIONS ISSUE: 52
·WARNINGS GIVEN: 194
·NUMBER OF ARREST: 32 MISDEMEANOR 13 FELONY 28 DRUG ARREST
·QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES ADDRESS: 32
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
ONBOARDING OF NEW EMPLOYEES:
1.POLICE OFFICER, OFFICER ELLIS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS EVENTS
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT.
CAR AND BIKE SHOW
FOREST PARK DAY
FOREST PARK TAIL GATE
RUN WITH THE CHIEF
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
E-911 FLYER - HIRING
RUN WITH THE CHIEF FIELD MARKETING
K9- EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CITY CHECKS (GOVT BUILDINGS)
FINALIZING DATABASE
GIVING AWAY FREE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS
GIVING AWAY SCENT KITS AND AIRTAGS TO THOSE THAT HAVE LOVED ONES WHO SUFFER FROM COGNITIVE DISABILITY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, CONT.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
AIR TAGS/SCENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM FOR MOST VULNERABLE
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
LEGACY AND LAW ENFORCEMENTCALEA
SEPTEMBER ASSESSMENT PREPARATION SUPPORT SERVICES
REAL TIME CRIME CENTER
THE MOUNTING OF THE TELEVISIONS, INSTALLING OF THE CEILING TILE, AND
REPLACING THE LIGHTS WAS COMPLETED THIS MONTH. THE RTTC WAS UNVEILED AND IS CURRENTLY IN FULL OPERATION.
FLEET/EQUIPMENT
CONDUCTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROGRAM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
REBRANDING OUR C.S.I. TRUCK AND OUR TRAILER
TRAINING
TRAINING HOURS:
- IN-SERVICE TRAINING HOURS 100 (50% OF OUR IN-SERVICE GOAL)
- TOTAL TRAINING HOURS 6,091 FOR DEPARTMENT, AVG OF 67 HOURS PER OFFICER, THIS YEAR
BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE
SERVE PRO RESPONDED TO THE FLOOD TO MITIGATE THE FLOODING. AREAS
AFFECTED ARE NOW DRY. WE ARE NOW WAITING ON A MITIGATION REPORT
FROM SERVE PRO BEFORE THE RECONSTRUCTION CAN BEGIN.
ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE RENOVATIONS ARE UNDERWAY. THIS SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS.
OVERGROWN BUSHES IN FRONT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE BEING
ADDRESSED TO ENSURE PEDESTRIANS AND MOTORISTS HAVE A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT. PUBLIC WORKS IS ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME STATS: AUGUST
EMPLOYEE HEALTH FAIR
PUBLIC INFORMATION
OFFICE
JAVON LLOYD, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
JLLOYD@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
MEDIA RELATIONS
MEDIA ADVISORY: PUBLIC INPUT WANTED ON PROPOSED DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
NEWS RELEASE: APPLICATION NOW OPEN FOR 2ND ANNUAL GIRLS'
FUTURE FIREFIGHTER CAMP
MEDIA ADVISORY: FOREST PARK POLICE UNVEIL NEW RAPID RESPONSE
COMMAND CENTER (STORY FEATURED BY ATLANTA NEWS FIRST)
MEDIA ADVISORY: FOREST PARK RESIDENTS GO 'OFF THE RAILS' IN FIRST-
EVER CITY TROLLEY TOUR (STORY FEATURED BY WABE)
SOCIAL MEDIA
NEWSWORTHY
THE CITY’S PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE WAS ABLE TO SECURE MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE CITY’S FIRST-EVER TROLLEY TOUR WITH WABE, ATLANTA’S LOCAL NPR STATION.
STATION REPORTER DORMIYA VANCE JOINED THE TOUR AND WAS ABLE TO INTERVIEW MAYOR ANGELYNE BUTLER, MPA, AND CITY MANAGER
RICK L. CLARK, JR.
THE NEWS STORY WAS AIRED ON THE RADIO STATION AND FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE OF THE WABE WEBSITE.
PROMOTED THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY EVENTS
MOVE WITH THE MAYOR (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GIRLTREK)
FUN FRIDAY ALL-WHITE PARTY
2024 FOREST PARK DAY
AMERICA’S FOOD BASKET RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
CODE ENFORCEMENT BLOCK PARTY (WARD 5)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS OUTREACH VISITS (CINELEASE AND EVTERRA RECYCLING)
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY OFF THE RAILS TROLLEY TOUR
WHAT A TIME WE HAD AT THE 2024 EDITION OF #FORESTPARKDAY THIS PAST WEEKEND PRESENTED BY COUNCILWOMAN LATRESA AKINS WELLS. JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THAT CROWD SIZE! THE EVENING RAIN TRIED TO STOP THE SHOW, BUT WE JUST KEPT ON GOING. KUDOS TO ALL THE PERFORMERS, VENDORS, SPONSORS AND STAFF WHO ALL WORKED TO MAKE THE EVENT A HUGE SUCCESS. #ONEFORESTPARK
WORK ORDER REQUESTS COMPLETED
FOREST PARK DAY 2024
PUBLIC WORKS
BOBBY JINKS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES
FOREMAN STREETS 1 POSITION
EQUIP OPERATOR STREETS 3 POSITIONS
FLEET 1 POSITION
UPCOMING EVENTS TO SET UP / WORK
TRUCK FRIDAY 9/6/2024
IN SCHOOL BASH 9/7/2024 FUN FRIDAY 9/20/2024
HOMECOMING PARADE TBD 5K AUTUMN FUN WALK/RUN TBD
STREET DIVISION
CUT TREES/ LIMBS OFF THE R/O/W: 37 HRS.
CUT BUSHES: 0 HRS.
DEBRIS REMOVAL: 45 HRS.
STREET SWEEPER UNIT # 105 – 105 HRS.
LEAF REMOVAL UNIT # 229 – 0 HRS.
ASPHALT/ POTHOLES REPAIRS: 42 HRS. (SEE BELOW)
ILLEGAL DUMPING: 1 HR. (JONESBORO RD)
CUT GRASS/EDGE/WEEDEAT/BLOW – 276 HRS.
0 COURTESY PICK UP:
PAID PICK UP: 0
LITTER CONTROL ON THE R/O/W – 41 HRS.
STORM DRAIN CLEANING: 39 HRS.
HAUL 0 LOAD OF TIRES – 0 HRS.
CONCRETE REPAIR: -66 HRS. STARR PARK & SENIOR CENTER
POTHOLE LOCATIONS: MAIN ST
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND MULCH INSTALLATION - 12 HRS.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS – 42 HRS. (CITY VIEW DR)
WHITE FENCE REMOVAL ON MAIN ST – 62 HRS. STREET DIVISION PROJECTS
PUBLIC WORKS
SIGN SHOP & PROJECTS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS
PUBLIC WORKS
PARKS DIVISION
AND GROOMED ALL THE PCD & REC/ CITY HALL/ P.D./ FIRE
1,2,3. CUT AND GROOMED CITY ROW JONESBORO ROAD/ FOREST PARKWAY, OLD DIXIE HWY, MAIN ST
PARKS DIVISION PROJECTS
STREETS SPRAYED FOR MOSQUITOS – WATTS RD/ LEE CIR/ BRIDGE AVE/ PINE RIDGE DR.
PUBLIC WORKS
FLEET DIVISION
POLICE – 49 REQUESTS FOR 137.25 SERVICE HOURS
PW STREETS – 24 REQUESTS FOR 63.5 SERVICE HOURS
PW PARKS – 31 REQUESTS FOR 78 SERVICE HOURS
PW BUILD MAINT – 12 REQUESTS FOR 35.5 SERVICE HOURS
PW SANITATION – 4 REQUESTS FOR 9.5 SERVICE HOURS
RESCUE – 5 REQUESTS FOR 20 SERVICE HOURS.
FLEET – 16 REQUESTS FOR 16 SERVICE HOURS.
CITY HALL- 0 REQUEST FOR 0 SERVICE HOURS
FIRE – 8 REQUESTS FOR 17.75 SERVICE HOURS.
ANIMAL CONTROL – 3 REQUESTS FOR 5.5 SERVICE HOURS
PBZ – 2 REQUESTS FOR 2.5 SERVICE HOURS
REC – 6 REQUESTS FOR 11 SERVICE HOURS
SIGNS – 3 REQUESTS FOR 3 SERVICE HOURS
CITY PROJECTS
ROCKCUT ROAD SIDEWALK
·CONSTRUCTION DRAWING COMPLETED.
·AWAITING ROW APPRAISALS/ACQUISITIONS.
LINDA WAY ROAD SIDEWALK
·CONSTRUCTION DRAWING COMPLETED.
·AWAITING ROW APPRAISALS/ACQUISITIONS.
·RECEIVED 2 EASEMENTS APPROVALS
WALDROP ROAD SIDEWALK
·AWAITING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
PERKINS PARK UPGRADES – 90%
·FENCING COMPLETED.
·TREES PRUNED.
·RESOLUTION SIGNED.
·COURT RESURFACING COMPLETED
·PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT COMPLETED
·AWAITING ADDITIONAL SWING QUOTES
FINCH COMMUNITY GARDEN – 20%
·CONCRETE PAD INSTALLED.
·GAZEBO COMPLETED.
·SIGN TO BE INSTALLED.
·PLANTERS INSTALLED.
·AWAITING GP & WATER AUTHORITY
·AWAITING FUNDING FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACT
POCKET PARK SIGNS – 10%
·RECEIVED RENDERING AND BUILD-OUT FROM MR. SHELBY
·AWAITING BID PROPOSALS FROM MR. GEETER
·AWAITING BIDS FROM CONTRACTORS
·BID AWARDED, AWAITING SCHEDULING.
PUBLIC WORKS
CITY PROJECTS, CONT.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION – 100%.
·COUNCIL APPROVED ON 4/1/24.
·PROPOSED START DATE MID-JUNE
·MATERIALS RECEIVED
·PERKINS PARK INSTALLED AND MULCHED
·ALDER PARK INSTALLED AND MULCHED
·THEATER PARK INSTALLED AND MULCHED
·SECOND ST PARK INSTALLED AND MULCHED
·AWAITING ADDITIONAL SWING APPROVAL FOR PERKINS PARK
SECOND STREET PARK BASKETBALL COURT UPGRADE – 0%
·APPROVAL BY COUNCIL 9/3/24, AWAITING SCHEDULE.
TARIK MAXWELL, RECREATION & LEISURE DIRECTOR
TMAXWELL@FORESTPARKGA.GOV
LEGACY OUTINGS
• OAK STREET HEALTH FOR SPA DAY – FREE MANICURES AND MASSAGES
• CLAYTON COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES HOSTED FREE SENIOR DAY AT SPIVEY
SPLASH WATER PARK 11AM – 4PM INCLUDED WATER AEROBICS, WATER
VALLEY BALL, KARAOKE, SWIMSUIT CONTEST, LINE DANCING , RIDING THE LAZY RIVER IN INNER TUBES, & GIANT SLIDE.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
• WELLNESS INSPIRATION BRUNCH W/ DR. LOU GOLSON – MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS AND DEALING WITH GRIEF.
• SENIOR CENTER COORDINATOR WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS – HEALTHY
HYGIENE JEOPARDY; BRAIN TEASERS FOR IMPROVING MEMORY.
SENIOR BOOTCAMP (SEPTEMBER 11TH 11AM – 2PM)
YOUTH BASKETBALL/CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION (SEPTEMBER 16TH –NOVEMBER 3RD)
PARENTS NIGHT OUT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 6PM – 11PM ( REGISTRATION AUGUST 26TH – SEPTEMBER 12TH)
FALL BREAK CAMP OCTOBER 7TH – 11TH ( REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 9TH – 13TH)
ADULT FIELD DAY (SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST 5PM – 9PM)
5K FUN RUN/WALK (SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH 8AM – 11AM)
ULTIMATE TAILGATE EXPERIENCE (SEPTEMBER 28TH 3PM – 11PM)
REVENUE
OUTDOOR POOL
$195
LEGACY RESIDENTS @ SPIVEY SPLASH
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CLARK, JR.