EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE CITY MANAGER
CITY OF FOREST PARK
September 2023
City Manager's Report RICKY L. CLARK, JR. CITY MANAGER 745 Forest Parkway | Forest Park, GA 30297 www.forestparkga.gov | rclark@forestparkga.gov
A Letter From The City Manager Greetings Forest Park:
They say when you love what you do, it never gets tiring! I’m here to report that our City staff continues to meet all of our benchmarks, ensuring that we continue to accelerate our service delivery to the residents and stakeholders within the City of Forest Park. As we kicked off the month celebrating Labor Day, a time in which our employees can spend quality time with their family and friends, we ended the month with our Finance Department recovering nearly $700,000 in delinquent property taxes. In addition, through our recovery efforts with Peachtree Recovery, we collected roughly $18,000. During this month, we also had the opportunity to interview for the final positions within the Executive Cabinet: the Finance Director and the Senior Management Analyst role. These two critical positions will allow us to continue to forge ahead with all of the great work we set out to do. As we continue to work on Operational Efficiency, the Executive Offices hosted its first Professional Development Day in which roughly 50 of our frontline leaders learned about the importance of accountability. Being held accountable is an act of generosity and compassion. It is a gift that someone gives us to correct our wrongs, unlearn and do better for the sake of our own growth. It might be uncomfortable, but it is worth the discomfort. We will continue these monthly professional development sessions as we work to ensure that our leaders are building the next generation of leaders for our organization. Externally, our Department Directors had the opportunity to meet with the Association of Christian Ministers as we attended their monthly meeting. As we continue to work on continued community collaborations and partnerships, we understand the importance that our faith-based representatives play. In addition, we launched our first business survey focused on Equitable Development and Economic Inclusion. This survey aims to gain additional knowledge from our business community on how we can better serve their needs. We seek to improve our business ecosystem to ensure that our residents have the proper workforce training they need to fulfill the many jobs offered around our community. When creating a community where everybody wants to work, live and play, we find it essential to understanding the importance of embracing equity and inclusion and celebrating differences. I would also be remiss if I did not commend the efforts of our Joint Public Safety entities, the Forest Park Police Department and the Forest Park Fire Department, for the 9/11 celebration. Approximately 22 years ago, our nation experienced nearly 3,000 people being killed and more than 6,000 others injured in the worst attack against the homeland in our nation’s history. Through a solemn program, our Joint Public Safety entities paid homage to the memories of those who lost their life during this horrific time. The program reminded us of why we must continue to fight against those who commit acts of terrorism. Again, I am deeply humbled to serve at the helm of the Executive Offices for Clayton’s largest municipality. This month’s report will showcase that our member departments are forging ahead to restore our City's soul and make it work better for all. A big thank you to our Governing Body for their consistent approach to ensuring that we have sound legislation and policy that helps move us forward in a progressive manner.
Together, We Remain, #OneForestPark
Ricky L. Clark, Jr. City Manager
Ricky L. Clark, Jr. City Manager, Forest Park
Image above from Professional Development Session held on September 22, 2022
Employee Work Anniversaries DEPARTMENT
LENGTH OF SERVICE
EMPLOYEE NAME
HIRE DATE
Police Department
27 years, 0 months, 16 days
Muise, Lori R
09/30/1996
Fire Department Municipal Court Recreation & Leisure Public Works Fire Department Public Works Planning & Community Development Public Works Police Department E-911 Fire Department Fire Department Police Department Public Works Police Department Animal Control
26 years, 1 month, 12 days 17 years, 1 month, 15 days 16 years, 0 months, 27 days 14 years, 1 month, 0 days 12 years, 0 months, 25 days 10 years, 1 month, 5 days 10 years, 0 months, 29 days 10 years, 0 months, 28 days 10 years, 0 months, 21 days 8 years, 1 month, 14 days 7 years, 1 month, 15 days 5 years, 1 month, 9 days 4 years, 1 month, 11 days 4 years, 1 month, 5 days 3 years, 1 month, 0 days 2 years, 1 month, 8 days
Ferguson, Conway W Freeman, Ronald J Porter, Marcus Munroe, Bradley Boyle, Brett A Shakir, Marlon A Hassan, Yahya Brandenburg, Dennis Green, Crystal L McFadden, Tatayana S Armstrong, Ioana Garner, Shelby Coley-Hebron, Angelic D Holloway, Anthony Simmons, Brittiny Glover, Jawanza
09/04/1997 09/01/2006 09/19/2007 09/16/2009 09/21/2011 09/11/2013 09/17/2013 09/18/2013 09/25/2013 09/02/2015 09/01/2016 09/07/2018 09/05/2019 09/11/2019 09/16/2020 09/08/2021
Information Technology Public Works Recreation & Leisure Public Works Fire Department Fire Department
2 years, 1 month, 1 day 1 year, 1 month, 8 days 1 year, 1 month, 2 days 1 year, 1 month, 1 day 1 year, 0 months, 25 days 1 year, 0 months, 25 days
Cox, Joshua A Faust, Barry Irvine, Dennis W Tucker, Richard Hill, Gregory Ferguson, Sean Michael
09/15/2021 09/08/2022 09/14/2022 09/15/2022 09/21/2022 09/21/2022
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
1 year, 0 months, 25 days 1 year, 0 months, 25 days 1 year, 0 months, 25 days 1 year, 0 months, 25 days
King, Shawn Floyd, Alexa Pollard, Dominique Morris, Nasire
09/21/2022 09/21/2022 09/21/2022 09/21/2022
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
1 year, 0 months, 25 days 1 year, 0 months, 25 days 1 year, 0 months, 25 days 1 year, 0 months, 25 days
Morgan, Malcom Anderson, Tajaha Valmont, William Simmons, Joe
09/21/2022 09/21/2022 09/21/2022 09/21/2022
Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department
1 year, 0 months, 25 days 1 year, 0 months, 25 days 1 year, 0 months, 20 days
Key, Dustin Austin, Tamara Massengale, Jeffery
09/21/2022 09/21/2022 09/26/2022
Information Technology Planning & Community Development Fire Department
1 year, 0 months, 18 days 1 year, 0 months, 18 days 1 year, 0 months, 18 days
Hickson, David Jones, Monica Freeman, Jacorey
09/28/2022 09/28/2022 09/28/2022
Tour of Bluestar Studios
Biggest Loser Luncheon
Executive Offices Snapshots
9/11 Memorial Service
Minister’s Association Meeting
Tour of Bluestar Studios
Assisting Resident in Ward 4
Biggest Loser Luncheon
TENISHA DIXON COUNCIL AIDE
Legislative Corner
Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
City Council Planned Events Ward 1 Events - 3 Ward 2 Events Ward 3 Events - 5 Ward 4 Events - 4 Ward 5 Events - 1 Community Assistance Calls: 56 Completed Newsletter for Ward 4
SAMARIA MCCOY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Mayor Angelyne Butler
Events Assisted With Forest Park Ward Meeting - Ward 1 Senior In Action Soup Fundraiser Unidos Hispanic Heritage Ultimate Tailgate Experience Forest Park High School Homecoming Hispanic Heritage East GA Cancer Coalition Ward 3 Cleanup Food Truck Friday Block Party Wards 3, 4 & 5 Fun Friday
CW Kimberly James - Ward 1
CM- Dabouze Antoine - Ward 2
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CM- Hector Gutierrez - Ward 3
CW- Latresa Akins-Wells - Ward 4
CW- Allen Mears - Ward 5
Capital Project Update
Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
PROJECT JAMES SHELBY CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER
Main Street Streetscape Phase II Starr Park Renovations
STATUS SUMMARY Pending the removal of the wooden poles to complete and close out the project. Project in current form is on hold. Project o be merged into concept plan for City Center to include renovations of indoor pool facility. A workshop is being scheduled with the City Manager and staff to review current program and design of Starr Park
Gillem Public Safety Building
Construction completed - No major issues to report. Punch list is being addressed. Hogan is working with PPI and Falcon on final change orders (Police logo) and remaining punch list items for closeout documents.
City of Forest Park Welcome Signs
All signs have been erected except for the sign on Forest Pkwy. Sign was moved to a different location. Permits are moving through at GDOT.
Fire Station #1
City Center
Project is on hold until a geographic study is completed to determine the best location for sufficient coverage. The Architects continue to work on conceptual site plans and have submitted several options to the City Manager and Staff. A presentation is scheduled for the November 6, 2023, City Council Meeting. The architects will also develop a Conceptual Site Master Plan, Conceptual Floor Plan and 3D Conceptual Exterior Rendering for City’s review and comment.
Forest Park Landscaping
Request for Proposal has been advertised for landscape design, installation, enhancement, and installation for medians. Bids are due Oct. 12, 2023 at 2pm.
Proposed Business Incubator
Ongoing. The architects will meet with staff on October 6, 2023 to discuss and finalize the floor plan. The engineers will be on site next week to do an evaluation on the mechanical systems.
City Clerk's Office
Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS Total Open Records Requests Received (SEPT 1-30, 2023) = 185 Completed Requests: 119 Canceled Request: 66 General Requests: Avg. Completion Time: 93 Requests, 1.8 Avg., Completion Time Police Requests: Avg. Completion Time: 74 Requests, 2.51 Avg. Completion Time Fire Requests: Avg. Completion Time: 18 Requests, 3.4 Avg. Completion Time CITY CLERK RANDI RAINEY
UPCOMING MEETINGS NOVEMBER 6, 2023 6:00 PM WORK SESSION 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 2023 6:00 PM WORK SESSION 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2023 6:00 PM WORK SESSION 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
ELECTION INFORMATION/ UPDATES: The governing body voted to cancel the November 7, 2023 election on September 5, 2023. The qualifying period for candidates in the 2023 municipal elections closed on August 24, 2023. At the end of the qualifying period, only the incumbents in Wards 3, 4, and 5 qualified as candidates, with no opposing candidates qualifying in each ward. O.C.G.A. § 21-2-285 (j) provides that “in the event there is no opposed candidate in a precinct in a general or special municipal election, no election shall be held in such precinct unless a write-in candidate has qualified as provided by law or unless there are issues to be submitted to the electorate within a precinct.” As of August 31, no person qualified as a write-in candidate, and no ballot questions were submitted to the City of Forest Park voters in the 2023 municipal elections. By operation of State law, no 2023 municipal election shall be conducted because there are no opposition candidates in the 2023 municipal election, no write-in candidates have qualified as provided by law, and no issues to be submitted to the electorate. The resolution acknowledges the cancellation of the 2023 elections under State law and directs staff to take the necessary steps to inform the voters of the cancellation.
Office of Recreation & Leisure
Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
REVENUE
DIRECTOR MAXWELL
DAILY PASSES
$285.00
RESERVATIONS
$3,635.00
MEMBERSHIPS
$160.00
PROGRAM
$23,151.15
OUTDOOR POOL
$40.00
TOTAL REVENUE
$27,271.15
UPCOMING EVENTS
25th Annual 5K Autumn Fun Run
Information Technology Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023 Key Updates/Project Status
DIRECTOR COX
METRICS FOR IT TICKETS OPENED
249
TICKETS CLOSED
287
AVG TIME FOR CLOSURE
16.19 DAYS
INCIDENTS PER ENDPOINT
.87
CURRENT OPEN TICKETS
80
• Rodney celebrates his first month at the City as our project engineer/senior engineer! We have successfully transferred several projects to him that were on hold due to resource constraints. So far he is doing a fantastic job moving these projects forward • Interdev Contract: The updated contract was approved by Mayor and Council. The contract keeps many of the key components that Interdev does well while removing the items that our internal staff can handle better and reduces the cost by almost $7,000 a month • New Safety building project is completed with the exception of a point-of-sale system which we are just waiting on the vendor to tie to our account and ship. • Forest Park OneClick app is live and published to all city cell phones. • PD MDT Refresh is in the planning phase with hardware to be ordered soon. • ISP upgrades: We are disconnecting older AT&T circuits for core sites and replacing with better and lower cost internet connections that should save the City roughly $500-800 per site. • PD Mobile CAD application: This project is now almost complete and in the testing phase. • PD Crywolf Implementation: on hold pending cost approval from PD • Desktop Refresh project: Consistently deploy 2-5 new desktops each week. • ADP time and attendance implementation: In the final stages of the implementation of the new time management software. • 911 move/upgrades: In the planning stages. We are currently pending a visit from the cable vendor to get the final pricing. • PD Fusus implementation: Rodney has been coordinating with all vendors to complete the integration. It is estimated that this project will be completed by October 30th. • PD Body Cam Refresh: Currently working with the police department to do a complete refresh of 80 body cams.
Public Information Office
Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
MEDIA RELATIONS (ONGOING) The following city-related news/information was promoted via the city’s Public Information Office from 8/18/23 to 9/14/23:
PIO JAVON LLOYD
DIRECTOR COX
Public Notice: Temporary Lane Closures Announced For Pineridge Road (story picked up by the Clayton News-Daily). News Release: Upcoming Due Dates Announced For Business, License Renewals News Release: City Officials, Georgia Power Launch ONE Light Initiative (story picked up by the Clayton News-Daily) Public Notice: Temporary Road Closures Announced For 2023 Forest Park High School Homecoming Parade News Release: Councilman Gutierrez Named One Of 50 Most Influential Latinos In Georgia (story picked up by the Clayton News-Daily) News Release: City Hosting Next Clean Sweep Event On October 7 News Release: ONEClick Forest Park App Now Available For Download News Release: FEMA, FCC Emergency Alert Test Scheduled For Oct. 4 News Release: Forest Park Currently Accepting Request For Proposals For City Buildings, Redevelopment Of Property Lots Total number of media requests received: (1) from FOX5 (1) from 11Alive News (2) from WSB-TV
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Code Enforcement
Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
Code Enforcement Summary: The Code Enforcement Department ensures safety, health, & and welfare for all citizens, business owners, and everyone that enters the City Limits of Forest Park… The goal of the department is to ensure the City of Forest Park is a desirable place to live, work, and play
DIRECTOR WALKER NOTABLE EVENTS September 12, 2023 - Block Party Ward 5 – Councilman Mears September 26, 2023 – Block Party Ward 3 – Councilman Gutierrez UPCOMING BLOCK PARTIES 10/17/23 5-7:30 pm Bill Lee Park 10/24/23 5-7:30 pm Kennesaw Dr. & Rushmore Place
Upcoming Meetings: Shopping Plaza Owners – The department is planning to meet with every Shopping Plaza Owner in the city. The following are the owners we have met with. There are several tractor trailers & numerous abandoned vehicles parked/ stored in various Shopping Plaza parking lots… Forest Square Plaza 4839 Jonesboro Rd. – Som Dalamon (owner) Plaza 4422 (next to Captain D’s) 4422 Jonesboro Rd. – MCRE Management Partners, LLC (management company) Clayton Plaza 4687 Jonesboro Rd. – Mr. Joshua Cohen (owner) International Discount Mall -4140 Jonesboro Rd. – Bobby Williams (Manager) Training: Officers Ed Torres & Martina Miller attended the September 2023 Georgia Associate of Code Enforcement (GACE) Conference Effective Communication Class What is a Violation Class Employment Outlook: One (1) Supervisory Position to be filled The department has a full time staff support person – transferred form Community Development Employee Awards/Accomplishments/Highlights: Ed Torres – receives the GACE Level II Certification September 2023 Environmental Court Cases September 7th: 14 Cases, September 21st: 20 Cases; 34 Total Cases
Code Enforcement, cont. CODE VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS
NUMBER OF CASES
RESOLVED
OPEN
Junk Vehicles
96
90
6
Tall Grass / Weeds
215
204
11
Outdoor Storage
40
37
3
Exterior Accumulation Trash / Debris
45
40
5
Business License Inspections
22
22
0
Total
418
393
25
Office of Human Resources Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
DEPARTMENT
# OF ADVERTISED POSITIONS
CEO/LEGISLATIVE OFFICE
1- SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1- FINANCE DIRECTOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
0
FINANCE
1- SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT 1- PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
HUMAN RESOURCES
PLANNING, BUILDING, & ZONING
0 1- FLEET FOREMAN 1- MAINTENANCE WORKER (FT) 1- MAINTENANCE WORKER (PT) 3- HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 1- MECHANIC 1- STREET FOREMAN 2- TRADES SPECIALISTS 1- SANITATION WORKER (PT) 1- SANITATION ADMINISTRATOR 1- PARK SUPERVISOR (INTERNAL) 1- PLANNER
RECREATION & LEISURE
1- SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER
POLICE
4- COMMUNICATIONS 1- STAFF ASSISTANT 10- POLICE OFFICERS 1- POLICE SERGEANT 1- GRANTS MANAGEMENT ANALYST
FIRE
5- FIREFIGHTER (EMT) 5- FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)
MUNICIPAL COURT
1- COURT CLERK I
INFORAMTION TECHNOLOGY
0
DIRECTOR BROWN
PUBLIC WORKS/FLEET NOTABLE EVENTS
WORKED WITH ADP ON THE RECRUITMENT MODULE. COMPILED DATA FOR MICHELLE WARNER AT GMA FOR CITY’S PENSION PLAN. DEPLOYED A VIRTUAL WORKPLACE HARASSMENT CLASS FOR ALL CITY STAFF.
Office of Human Resources, cont. TASK PERFORMED
QUANTITY
# CITYWIDE INTERVIEWS PARTICIPATED IN
10
# CONDITIONAL OFFER LETTERS SENT
10
INITIATED BACKGROUND CHECKS TO INCLUDE OBTAINING CONSENT. **VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE INCLUDED**
7
PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
5
# OFFICIAL LETTERS SENT
3
# NEW HIRES ONBOARDED
10
# TYPING TESTS ADMINISTERED
0
# EMPLOYEE COUNSELING
7
# INTERVIEWS FOR GRIEVANCES
7
# GRIEVANCES FILED
1
MEETING W/ EMPLOYEES (FMLA PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS)
0
# OF APPLICATIONS ROUTED TO DEPARTMENTS
0
# OPEN RECORDS COMPLETED
5
# FILES REVIEWED BY OTHER JURISDICTIONS (IN PERSON)
6
# EXIT INTERVIEWS
1
Office of Human Resources, cont. DEPARTMENT
RESIGNED
CEO/LEGISLATIVE OFFICE
TERMINATED
RETIRED
PROBATIONARY RELEASE
SEASONAL JOB ENDED
1
FINANCE HUMAN RESOURCES PUBLIC WORKS/FLEET PLANNING, BUILDING, & ZONING RECREATION & LEISURE POLICE FIRE MUNICIPAL COURT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
3 2 2
Municipal Court
Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
Monthly Statistics 1,257 Citations Fees and Surcharges collected: $112,203.14
Environmental Court: DIRECTOR MCEACHIN
Cases: 63 Fees collected: $6,121.00
Employment Outlook The Court has two vacant positions at this time, Clerk I and Clerk II. The Court will add a Clerk III at a later date.
Notable Events A walkthrough of the Court Services area was done; discussion on the remodel of the area to convert to a functional Court Operations Department. No timetable has been confirmed for this transition.
Municipal Court, cont. FEE DESCRIPTION
FEE AMOUNT
FEE DESCRIPTION, CONT.
FEE AMOUNT
REPORT/COPY
$732.00
DETF ASSESSMENT
$146.07
GENERAL FUND
$72,495.57
GOS FINE $4-25
ADULT ENT. PERMIT
JAIL ASSESSMENT
$890.18
LIQUIOR LICENSE
LVAP ASSESSMENT
$3,547.85
BADJ-BASED FINE ADJ
$575.00
OVERPAYMENT
CASH BOND
$1,825.00
POPIDF-A ASSESSMENT
$6,679.96
CITY LAST PRIORITY
$353.00
POPIDF-B ASSESSMENT
$7,028.97
POAB
$7,576.24
BOND REFUND COURT COST
$63.00
SEATBELT
BRAIN/SPINAL INJURY
$151.00
WIRELESS DEVICE
CRIME LAB ASSESSMENT
EXPUNGEMENTS
CONTEMPT OF COURT
DETF
CITY (LAST PRIORITY)
$9,920.46
$218.84
PROC FEE
DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT
OTHER CHGS
CRIME VICTIM FUND
TOTAL
$112,203.14
Police Department Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
CHIEF BRANDON L. CRISS
CALLS FOR SERVICE
Fire Calls for Service 443 Police Calls for Service 1247 Avg response time Fire 7:57 Avg response time Police: 2:16
Employment Outlook (New Employees) Javaris York- Police Officer Emmanuel Molina- Police Officer Prabjot Singh- Senior Police Officer Williams Vaughn - Senior Police Officer Seqouyah Combs - Police Sergeant Community Affairs 9/11 ceremony was completed Honor Guard started and presented at 9/11 Ceremony Coffee with the Chief at Race Trac 9/12 Citizen’s Police Academy graduation
Police Department, cont.
UNIFORM PATROL TRAFFIC STOPS
1,908
CITATIONS
903
WARNINGS
1,005
STAT 5 REPORTS
338
ACCIDENT REPORTS
55
ARRESTS
122
Office of Finance Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
INTERIM DIRECTOR PATTERSON
Business License/Occupational Tax Total Collected - $48,720.89 New Business Licenses Issued: 6 for generated revenue of $1,543.04. Business Licenses Renewed: 20 for generated revenue of $46,952.85. Regulatory Fees Collected: $225.00 Sanitation Revenue Collected: $10,244.02 Property Tax Payments Total Collected: $249,714.21 Purchase Orders Total Purchase Order’s Completed: 302 Volume: $884,172.55 Totals By Department Executive Office: 41 - $55,971.11 Finance: 33 - $68,484.55 Municipal Court: 0 - $0.00 Technology: 0 - $0.00 Human Resources: 6 - $4,920.98 Economic Development: 8 - $23,094.87 Public Works/Fleet: 78 - $208,679.73 Police: 56 - $450,860.24 Recreation & Leisure: 40 - $29,775.56 Planning Building Zoning: 15 - $14,239.60 Code Enforcement: 0 - $0.00 Fire: 25 - $28,145.91
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Fire Department
Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
FIRE RESPONSES (# OF INCIDENTS)
CHIEF CLEMONS
PRIVATE DWELLINGS - 2 APARTMENTS - 1 VEHICLES - 2 OTHER VEHICLES - 0 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS - 4 CAMP FIRE - 0 EMS ASSIST - 173 FALSE ALARMS - 26 HAZMAT – 5 OTHER - 38
EMS DATA PATIENTS TREATED 221 PATIENT REFUSALS 75 PATIENT REFUSALS AMA 17 MUTUAL AID 2 COVID CALLS 0 STEMI 0 CARDIAC ARREST 6 ROSC 0 TRAUMA 41 SHOOTING / STABBING 3 OVERDOSE 5 NARCAN USED 9
INSPECTIONS ANNUALS - 15 FOLLOW UP - 9 NEW BUSINESSES - 10 VACANT - 16 ATTEMPTED - 2 PLAN REVIEWS - 1 FINAL CONSTRUCTION - 8 FIRE PROTECTION - 0
NOTABLE EVENTS / NEWS Continuing to progress treatments and technology to better provide for the employees and citizens of Forest Park. Will be putting video laryngoscopes on the ambulances in September for use by paramedics.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards Public Safety Award Winners: Randell Mazyck- Boone and FF AEMT Kyle Grace, / Finalist William “Jay” Mathis Medal of Valor Silver Star Finalist: Captain Ian Hogan and FAO Tad Busby Medal of Valor Gold Star Finalist: BATTALION Chief John Baker
Fire Department, cont. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARMSTRONG INDIVIDUAL TRAINING: Sept. 7th: Clayton County LEPC Quarterly Meeting Sept. 7th: MES Demo with extrication and rescue equipment Sept. 11-13: Interviews and Interrogations @ GPSTC Sept. 18: GEMA/HS and Forest Park EMA Check-in via Microsoft Teams Sept. 22: City of Forest Park Professional Development Day Sept. 26-28: 2023 GPSTC Public Safety Conference
GRANTS: -Currently working on AFG FY 2022 awarded projects (i.e., Direct Source Capture Systems, Heavy Rescue) -Awarded a SHSP FY 2023 Grant on 9/24/2023 in the amount of $49,500. This grant is for a specific piece of hazmat equipment and is 100% reimbursed (no cost-share or match required). -Forest Park Fire and Emergency Services will be hosting an in-person, two-day grant writing class with instruction from FirstResponderGrants.com. Will begin sharing the flyer for those interested.
FP EMA: -Still waiting on the instructor for dates to host the following GEMA/HS courses: G191, NIMS-ICS 300 & 400. Will follow up and inquire again. -Participated in WIF’s podcast on Fire Engineering on Sept. 8. -Sept. 18: Attended CFEMS Comgen meeting with Chief Clemons, Chief Halcome, and Div. Chief King. Great topics discussed and new partnerships/relationships made. -DPH visited on Sept. 25th to check out their trailers/get an update on the stolen tags. -Looking to get my instructor in a few areas such as stop the bleed or active shooter civilian response so that we can start teaching these courses in the community/businesses.
FP EMA and Clayton County EMA: -LEPC subcommittees will meet again to discuss progress. Date(s) TBD. -The next LEPC Meeting will be December 7th and will focus on hazmat training at CCFES Station 9. EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK # OF VACANCIES: Four Lieutenants and Two Captains (Promotion Process Underway) NOTABLE EVENTS / NEWS Continuing to progress treatments and technology to better provide for the employees and citizens of Forest Park. Will be putting video laryngoscopes on the ambulances this month for use by paramedics with training on their use.
Office of Public Works Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
STREET DIVISION
DIRECTOR JINKS
UPCOMING EVENTS Unidos / Forest Park Fall Festival Food Truck Friday Hispanic Heritage Day Clean Sweep Selena Day Fun Friday
10/5/2023 10/6/2023 10/7/2023 10/7/2023 Pending 10/20/2023
Cut trees off the R/O/W: 66 Hrs. Debris Removal: 34 Hrs. Street Sweeper Unit # 105 – 95 Hrs. Asphalt repaired: 209 Hrs. Cynthia Ln/ Hendrix Dr/ Kennesaw Moore Ave/ Starr Pk. Illegal Dumping: 30 Hrs.: Barton Dr/ Main St Cut grass/Edge/Weedeat/Blow – 190 Hrs. 3 Courtesy Pick Up: Puckett St/ East St/ Lookout Dr Litter control on the R/O/W – 87 Hrs. Storm Drain cleaning: 25 Hrs. Pallet Pick Up/ Haul - 9 Hrs. Event Set-up - 26 Hrs.
STREET SWEEPING AND CURB MILES Days Swept Total 16
Streets Swept Curb Mile Total Total 77
133.2
STREET SWEEPER COVERAGE LOCATIONS: Pineridge Dr/ Sequoia Dr/ Ash St/ Burks Pl/ Burks Rd/ Yancey Rd/ Bridge Ave/ Georgia Ave/ Helen St/ Lake Dr/ Warner St/ Woodland Dr/ Woodland Way/ Glade Rd/ Greenhill Way/ Iowa Dr/ Brookdale Dr/ Tamarack Tl/ College St/ Evergreen Dr/ North Ave/ Stillwood Cove/ Tanglewood Ln/ Ashmore Dr/ Hendrix Dr/ Boling Dr/ Bennet Alley/ Cone Rd/ Elm Dr/ Longleaf Dr/ Oak St/ Park Dr/ Pine St/ Pine Creek Dr/ Needle Dr/ Slash Pine Dr/ Spruce Ave/ Gunter Dr/ Willena Dr/ Manse Dr/ City view Dr/ White Pine Pl/ Barton Dr/ Puckett St/ Scott Blvd/ New Burks Rd/ Evergreen Ter/ N Parkwood Dr/ S Parkwood Dr/ Springwood Dr/ Springwood Ter/ Springdale Rd/ Finley Dr/ West St/ Cash Memorial Blvd/ Ponderosa Pl/ Melrose Pl
Office of Public Works, cont. EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK POSITION
DIVISION
# AVAILABLE
STATUS
TRADE SPECIALIST
BLDG MAINT
2 POSITIONS
1 HIRED
FOREMAN
STREETS
1 POSITION
HEAVY EQUIP OPERATOR
STREETS
3 POSITIONS
MAINT. WORKER
STREETS
1 POSITION
1 HIRED
FOREMAN
PARKS
1 POSITION
INTERNAL
PART-TIME MAINT WORKER
PARKS
1 POSITION
PROCESSING
FOREMAN
FLEET
1 POSITION
MECHANIC
FLEET
1 POSITION
SANITATION ADMIN
SANITATION
1 POSITION
PART-TIME SANITATION
SANITATION
1 POSITION
PROCESSING
SUPERVISOR
PARKS
1 POSITION
HIRED
SIGN SHOP 34 Work Orders to Replace/Repair Street signs. 17 Work Orders to clean Street signs. 9 Work Orders to cut grass/bushes/limbs from signs. 0 Work Order to relocate radar stats equipment. 6 Work Orders to make signs. 0 Clean Main St Fountain 0 Cut grass with Street Div on ROW 1 Work Order to Hang Banners 1 Work Order to Flag Traffic
Office Of Public Works, cont. BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROJECTS: City Hall Admin Remodel 151 service hours Clean Sweep at Street School 59 service hours
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS: POLICE 8 WORK ORDERS AT 104 SERVICE HOURS GUN RANGE 2 WORK ORDERS AT 65 SERVICE HOURS FIRE STATION#3 1 WORK ORDER AT 11 SERVICE HOURS FIRE STATION#1 1 WORK ORDER AT 14 SERVICE HOURS FIRE STATION#2 3 WORK ORDERS AT 17 SERVICE HOURS CITY HALL 4 WORK ORDERS AT 47 SERVICE HOURS AMPHITHEATER 3 WORK ORDERS AT 31 SERVICE HOURS PERSONNEL 3 WORK ORDERS AT 109 SERVICE HOURS PERKINS PARK 2 WORK ORDER AT 8 SERVICE HOURS BLOCK BLDG 4 WORK ORDERS AT 19 SERVICE HOURS PUBLIC WORKS 10 WORK ORDERS AT 256 SERVICE HOURS FOOTBALL STADIUM 1 WORK ORDER AT 3 SERVICE HOURS STREET SCHOOL 1 WORK ORDER AT 4 SERVICE HOURS FLEET 2 WORK ORDERS AT 28 SERVICE HOURS STARR PARK 3 WORK ORDERS AT 35 SERVICE HOURS
SANITATION: 6 33
Dead animals removed from right of way. Total Assessed values for debris collection. Residential – 29 Commercial - 7 180 Total residential sanitation customers call. 40 Waste Management missed collections: Resident calls complaint. 53 Total Commercial sanitation customers call. 3 Waste Management missed collections: Commercial calls complaint. 5 Commercial Sign up and New Business 160 Commercial Sanitation accounts billing 153 Total Administrator customer contacts Residential – 132 Commercial - 28 5214 Residential sanitation customers 10 New trash carts delivered. 10 Broken trash carts replaced. NA Recycle trash can swapped for regular trash can. NA Paid Pick-ups
Office Of Public Works, cont. Parks Division: 6 5 2 83 234 5 1 2
3
Main Parks maintained Alder/ Second St/ Perkins/ Bill Lee/ Theater/ Starr Park on rotation. Side Parks maintained 3@ Bridge Ave/ 2@ Georgia Ave/ 1@ Ash St on rotation. Bathrooms maintained T-ball restroom and Starr Park Concession Stand Restroom every day. Removed trash bags and Litter Control at Marta bus stops Removed trash bags and Litter Control at Right of Ways and Parks Ball fields maintained (3 Softball, 1 Baseball & 1 T-ball) for games as needed. Kiwanis Football field groomed for games as needed. Soccer fields maintained on rotation. Cut and groomed all the PCD & Rec/ City Hall/ P.D./ Gun Range/ Fire Station 1,2,3/Senior Center Cut West St, Agnew Rd, Cash Memorial Blvd, Second St, Third St/ South Ave/ Springdale Rd/ First St/ Cut and groomed city ROW Jonesboro Road/ Forest Parkway, Old Dixie Community Sheds in Starr Park to de-litter and change trash every day.
Office Of Public Works, cont. Fleet Division: Police – 38 requests for 130.5 service hours PW Streets – 9 requests for 20 service hours PW Parks – 12 requests for 26.5 service hours PW Build Maint – 3 requests for 8 service hours PW Sanitation – 2 requests for 6 service hours Rescue – 4 requests for 20 service hours Fleet – 0 requests for 0 service hours City Hall- 0 request for 0 service hours. Fire – 5 requests for 6.75 service hours Animal Control – 2 requests for 4 service hours PBZ – 2 requests for 6.5 service hours Rec – 0 request for 0 service hour Signs – 0 request for 0 service hour
Planning & Community Development
Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
DIRECTOR GARDINER
STRUCTURE TYPE
ADDRESS
DETAILS
FEE COST
JOB COST
Residential
713 Linda Way
Replacing siding, flooring, and windows
$165.00
$30.000
Residential
849 Needle Dr.
Repairing damage from fallen tree
$176.00
$32,000
Residential Total
$341.00
$62,000
Commercial Total
$0.00
$0.00
$341.00
$62,000
Total Valuation of Improvements/Construction Activity - September 2023
BUILDING PLANS SUBMITTED
Building Permits Issued Residential Permits: 2 Commercial Permits: 0
NAME
ADDRESS
DETAILS
TYPE
The Conlan Company
200 Metcalf Rd.
Constructing demising wall
Commercial
Marion Baynes
766 South Ave.
Adding a deck and ramp
Residential
Sainabou Njai
5122 Phillips Dr.
Renovating front deck
Residential
Maria Rios
1299 Waverly Dr.
Adding a porch and garage
Residential
Garrett Coley
848 Robin Lane
Remodeling home
Residential
Fred Cleveland
1078 Elaine Dr.
Constructing storage shed
Residential
Walter Johnson
527 Scott Blvd.
Remodeling home
Residential
Planning & Community Development, cont. PCD Summary 27 Zoning Inquiries (Verifications) 7 Sign Permits 26 Trade Permits Issued 0 Food Truck Permits 1 Fence Permits
Certificate of Occupancy 2235 Anvil Block Rd., Bldg. 700 2235 Anvil Block Rd., Bldg. 800 Affiliate Board Meetings Planning Commission on Thursday, September 21, 2023: VAR-2023-11- Variances for 4281 Huntoon Pl., Parcel # 13017B C017 VAR-2023-12 Variances for 5050 Park Ave. & 730 South Ave. Parcel # 13050C G001 and # 13050C G021 Text Amendment of Article A. General Provisions. Sec 8-2-2.- Permits (f)(1) Urban Design Review Board on Friday, September 22, 2023: 4233 Thurman Rd. Façade Approval Employment Outlook Planner 1 vacancy. Space is needed to accommodate another employee currently at the PCD building.
Economic Development Reporting Period: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
DIRECTOR ABRAHAM
BOARD MEETINGS 10/12: URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, 5:30 PM 10/25: DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, 5:30 PM 10/26: DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, 5:30 PM
Prepared to release nine requests for proposals for Main Street properties for redevelopment Showed buildings to three restaurant prospects on Main Street Showed Main Street properties to three developers Coordinating Balloon Over Main Street public event Coordinated BlueStar Studio tour with Executive Staff, Mayor & Council Coordinated Hispanic Business Month – 18 businesses recognized with proclamations at council meeting Hosted Urban Pulse Economic Development Tour of Main Street for 50 real estate professionals Mayor Butler and Rochelle Dennis presented at the GA-Japan Legislative Caucus Business Luncheon Completed paperwork to transfer two military vehicles to military museum Hosted three movie scout tours of Old Jail for possible TV-Film productions Econ Dev Staff and Mr. Clark attended South Metro Brunch N Learn hosted by the South Metro affinity group of the Atlanta Black Chamber Coordinated tour of Trillith Studios with public officials to show studio spin-off development Attended ribbon cutting for Three Path Logistics at Gillem Amazon facility Visited Clorox facility to discuss improvements needed around property Met with Airport South Community Improvement District on Forest Park organizing effort Attended City Professional Development Training Received site information requests from two industrial prospects
PROPERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS Developing Business Sign Improvement Grants with Code Enforcement Coordinated landscaping and cleanup for Main Street and Gillem Logistics
ADMINISTRATIVE Supported three authority board meetings serving as their staff Finished property and casualty reports for new city property insurance Held weekly team meetings
EMPLOYEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Charise Clay accepted into Leadership Clayton Class of 23-24
Economic Development, cont. Business Name
Description of project
Status
Klass6 Boutique
Renovation to front of building
Project not started, pending
Revival Working
Coworking Space
Project not started, pending
Atlas Strength & Conditioning
Outdoor Fitness Space
Project not started, pending
Provided By The Executive Offices Of The City Manager, Ricky L. Clark, Jr.