Economic Development

Upcoming Board Meetings

o Downtown Development Authority, July 27, 2023, 5:30 pm o Development Authority, July 26, 2023, 5:30 o Urban Redevelopment Authority, July 13, 2023; 5:30

Economic Development Projects And Activity

• Two industrial prospects for Gillem

• Restaurant study underway for sale or lease of old fire station at Gillem

• Forest Station senior apartments permitting issues on hold for lack of electric meters.

• Tour of Cinelease facility which supports film industry

• Tour of Right Testing which tests building materials for safety

• Gave city tour to two prospects looking for new facilities

• Met with Gilllem Property Owners Association to discuss maintenance and security

Property And Infrastructure Improvements

• Developing plan for DOT Landscaping at Forest Park Exit off I-75

• New signage and striping plan for Anvil Block and Raterree Road

• Repairs to Raterree Road sidewalk and drainage to turn road over to Lake City

Administrative

• Begin interviewing for vacant Project Manager position for department

• Developing flyers for city property