City Manager's Report

SEPTEMBER 2024

RICKY L. CLARK, JR. CITY MANAGER

A LETTER FROM THE CITY MANAGER

ESTEEMED MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY & THE FOREST PARK COMMUNITY:

I AM DELIGHTED TO PRESENT THE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. THIS DOCUMENT ENCAPSULATES SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES, DEVELOPMENTS, AND ONGOING INITIATIVES WITHIN OUR VIBRANT COMMUNITY, REFLECTING OUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

IN SEPTEMBER, I HAD THE DISTINCT PRIVILEGE OF PRESENTING AT THE COUNCIL FOR QUALITY GROWTH, WHERE I ARTICULATED THE RECENT ADVANCEMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS WITHIN OUR CITY. THIS ESTEEMED EVENT, GRACIOUSLY SPONSORED BY GA POWER, ATTRACTED NUMEROUS REAL ESTATE FIRMS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM NEIGHBORING MUNICIPALITIES, PROVIDING AN INVALUABLE PLATFORM FOR NETWORKING AND COLLABORATIVE DIALOGUE.

MOREOVER, WE HAD THE REMARKABLE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE NEARLY ONE HUNDRED EMPLOYEES TO THE ATLANTA UNITED SOCCER GAME. THIS EXHILARATING OUTING NOT ONLY FOSTERED TEAM SPIRIT BUT ALSO STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY BONDS, ALLOWING OUR STAFF TO RELISH A DYNAMIC AND ENJOYABLE EVENING TOGETHER.

OUR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS HAVE DILIGENTLY CONTINUED TO BOLSTER COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH VARIOUS OUTREACH INITIATIVES. OUR OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS PURSUING FURTHER INVESTMENTS TO ENHANCE OUR LOCAL ECONOMY AND INFRASTRUCTURE. IN ADDITION, WE REMAIN STEADFAST IN OUR COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING OUR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE FOR THE HOMELESS, DESIGNED TO OFFER TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO REGAIN STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE.

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO EXTEND A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR PUBLIC SAFETY ENTITIES FOR THEIR UNWAVERING DEDICATION AND ONGOING EFFORTS TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY REMAINED SAFE DURING HURRICANE HELENE. THROUGH THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION, ALL DEPARTMENTS WORKED DILIGENTLY TO ENSURE THAT WE WERE THOROUGHLY PREPARED FOR ANY INCLEMENT CONDITIONS THAT AROSE.

THEIR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING OUR RESIDENTS IS TRULY COMMENDABLE.

AS WE TRANSITION INTO THE NEXT MONTH, I ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS TO REMAIN ENGAGED WITH CITY ACTIVITIES AND SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND SUGGESTIONS. TOGETHER, WE CAN CONTINUE TO CULTIVATE A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE, AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY.

YOUR CITY MANAGER,

LEGISLATIVE CORNER

CONSTITUENT INFORMATION

CALLS FROM THE COMMUNITY WITH QUESTIONS = 18

PLANNED EVENTS

MAYOR BUTLER

9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY

OFF THE RAILS TROLLEY RIDE

MAYOR’S READING CLUB

ONE:11 STUDIOS RIBBON CUTTING

UP EARLY ON MAIN

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WARD 1 - COUNCILMEMBER KIMBERLY JAMES

9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY

FOREST PARK HIGH HOMECOMING PARADE

WARD 2 - VACANT

WARD 3 - COUNCILMEMBER

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

CLEAN-UP

BACK IN SCHOOL BASH

MEICO EN EL CORAZON

SENIOR PANTHER BINGO NIGHT

WARD 4 - COUNCILMEMBER LATRESA AKINS-WELLS

FUN FRIDAY

WILLIE FINCH COMMUNITY GARDEN SEASON

OPENER

WARD 5 - COUNCILMEMBER ALLAN MEARS

WARD 5 BLOCK PARTY

MAYOR ANGELYNE BUTLER

Executive Office Snapshots

SPRUCING UP FOREST PARKWAY

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

PAULINE WARRIOR, CHIEF OF STAFF

PWARRIOR@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

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.

RESEARCH PERFORMANCE REPORTING SYSTEMS

OPERATIONAL ACTION PLANNING

CONDUCT STAFF INTERVIEWS

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

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 25% COMPLETION CYCLE OF LEGACY RESIDENTS IN THE FINAL PROGRAM PARTICIPATION PHASE.

DEVELOPED CONTENT FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, AND ORCHESTRATED PLANNING DYNAMICS TO HOST A COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP PLANNING MEETING.

FACILITATED EXPLORATORY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADDITIONAL 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.

MAXIMIZED STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GATHER INPUT, ADDRESS CONCERNS, AND EXPAND PARTNERSHIPS TO ACHIEVE COMMON GOALS (CITY’S LEGACY RESIDENT POPULATION, ETC.)

WARD 1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

CLAYTON COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL ALLIANCE ENGAGEMENT ORCHESTRATED ALL DYNAMICS FOR THE CITY MANAGER’S PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNCIL FOR QUALITY GROWTH ADVISORY ROUNDTABLE.

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.

LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

CAPITAL PROJECTS

JAMES SHELBY, CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER

JSHELBY@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES

CITY CLERK

RANDI RAINEY, CITY CLERK

RRAINEY@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

UPCOMING MEETINGS

NOV 4, 2024: WORK AND REGULAR SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT 745 FOREST PKWY @ 6:00 PM

NOV 18, 2024: WORK AND REGULAR SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT 745 FOREST PKWY @ 6:00PM

OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS

TOTAL OPEN RECORDS REQUEST RECEIVED (SEPTEMBER 1, 2024-SEPTEMBER 30, 2024) =165

COMPLETED REQUEST= 131

CANCELED REQUEST= 30

GENERAL REQUEST: AVG. COMPLETION TIME: 65 REQUEST, 1.69 AVG., COMPLETION TIME

POLICE REQUEST: AVG. COMPLETION TIME:59 REQUEST, 0.33 AVG. COMPLETION TIME

FIRE REQUEST: AVG. COMPLETION TIME: 7 REQUEST, 1.71 AVG. COMPLETION TIME

PREVIOUS WORK SESSIONS/COUNCIL MEETINGS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024-2:34:24

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024- 1:49:45

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING-1:03:03

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 TWO (2) CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OPENINGS

EMPLOYEE AWARDS/HIGHLIGHTS

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, NEW EMPLOYEE LUNCHEON & WARD 1 MONTHLY MEETING.

NOTABLE EVENTS

ON SEPTEMBER 18TH THE TEAM CONDUCTED AN EDUCATIONAL SWEEP IN THE KENNESAW DR., RUSHMORE DR., CASCADE DR., SEIRRA DR. & LOOKOUT DR. AREAS THE DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO ASSIST WITH THE HOME REHAB PROGRAM WITH OVER (20) PROJECTS FINISHED

48 SEPTEMBER 5TH & SEPTEMBER 19TH COURT DATES

TRAINING

IN-HOUSE TRAINING – SUPERVISOR SCOTT -ABATEMENT PROCESS GACE CONFERENCE WAS CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

MONICA JONES'S EMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARY WAS SEPTEMBER 28TH

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: OCTOBER 10, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M.

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: OCTOBER 23, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: OCTOBER 24, 2024, AT 3:00 P.M.

PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

FINALIZED THE MONUMENT IN GILLEM LOGISTICS

EMPLOYEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DIRECTOR WILLIAMS ATTENDED THE GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN SAVANNAH, GA

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

WE HELD OUR SECOND SUCCESSFUL OFF THE RAILS TROLLEY TOUR SPOKE WITH ARISE CAFÉ, PIECE OF CAKE, AND GUS’S FRIED CHICKEN IN BUSINESS RECRUITMENT EFFORTS FOR THE GRAPEVINE AND OTHER CITY LOCATIONS

MET WITH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS AND BROKERS: SOUTH CITY PARTNERS, HAMILTON HOLMES JR., THE TERMINUS GROUP, NOVARE DEVELOPMENT GROUP, AND GREENWOOD CRE

HELD TWO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPEN HOUSE FORUMS TO HEAR FROM CITIZENS AND TALK ABOUT WHAT OUR DEPARTMENT IS DOING. ATTENDED THE AEROATL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLECTIVE MEETING

ASSISTED PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH GEORGIA OUTDOOR GRANT

WE HOSTED OUR FIRST UP EARLY ON MAIN STREET EVENT FOR THE FALL ATTENDED THE SOUTH METRO ADVISORY ROUNDTABLE WHERE MR. CLARK WAS THE FEATURED SPEAKER.

WORKING ON PROJECT SPLASH & PROJECT MOONSHOT & OPERATION UNLOAD

ATTENDED GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN SAVANNAH

WE HAVE ASSISTED AND FIELD EIGHT BUSINESS INQUIRES TO OUR DEPARTMENT

HOSTED ONE FILM TOUR

WE HOSTED A RIBBON CUTTING FOR ONE: 11 STUDIOUS

WE VISITED TWO BUSINESSES FOR WARD 2 – BRYANT’S TAX & LABOR FINDERS

WE VISITED CLOROX FOR A BUSINESS RETENTION FOLLOW UP MEETING HOSTED OUR FIRST FALL UP EARLY ON MAIN STREET EVENT

UP EARLY ON MAIN

FINANCE

JOHN WIGGINS, FINANCE DIRECTOR

JWIGGINS@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

REVENUE

TOTAL OVERALL REVENUE COLLECTED: $2,640,037 THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

TAXES (PROPERTY, ALCOHOL, ETC.)

SANITATION REVENUE COLLECTED

LICENSES & PERMITTING

FRANCHISE FEES

PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES

OPENGOV

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 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.

PROCUREMENT

DEPLOYMENT OF BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS (POS) CITYWIDE: WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY

WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING THE REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY MODULES. THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE IS IN THE FINAL STAGES OF IMPLEMENTING THE BUDGET PLATFORM, A PROJECT 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.

IMPLEMENTED BLANKET POS ACROSS ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS, STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR RECURRING PURCHASES AND ENSURING EFFICIENCY IN MANAGING LARGE-VOLUME ORDERS.

FULLY AUTOMATED OPENGOV PROCUREMENT PLATFORM: THE OPENGOV PROCUREMENT PLATFORM IS NOW FULLY AUTOMATED, ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY, ACCURACY, AND SPEED IN THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS. THIS SYSTEM REDUCES MANUAL ERRORS AND IMPROVES TRACKING OF BIDS, CONTRACTS, AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT. CITYWIDE TRAINING ON PURCHASING AND AP PROCESSES: COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING SESSIONS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO STAFF ACROSS THE CITY. THESE SESSIONS ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT PERSONNEL ARE PROFICIENT IN BOTH PURCHASING PROCEDURES AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (AP) PROCESSES, ENSURING COMPLIANCE AND CONSISTENCY IN ALL TRANSACTIONS.

FINANCE

PURCHASE ORDERS

FIRE DEPARTMENT

LATOSHA CLEMONS; FIRE CHIEF LCLEMONS@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

FIRE RESPONSES INSPECTIONS

9/07 BACK IN SCHOOL EVENT, 4609 JONESBORO RD.

9/09 MEETING WITH ANNE COPELAND, MANAGER OF COLLEGE STATION.

SET UP TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS.

9/11 911 CEREMONY

9/14 CAREER DAY, CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY, 10 AM – 2:30 PM< OT

PERSONNEL

9/16-17 EMERGENCY PLANNING, FORSYTH GEMA

9/17 SUBMITTED NFPA SMOKE DETECTOR GUIDANCE TIPS FOR “FIRE SAFETY WEEK” TO PIO

9/18 GA FIRE INSPECTORS MEETING, VIA ZOOM, 9-1PM

9/19 FOREST STATION, RESIDENTIAL FIRE PREPAREDNESS TRAINING, 2 PM, 4775 COLLEGE ST.

9/20 MET WITH JASON PRATT, DHL, FIRE DRILL TRAINING

9/20 FRIDAY FUN NIGHT, STARR PARK, 7 PM- TILL, ON DUTY CREW

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

9/28 5K RUN, STARR PARK, 8 AM

9/28 TAILGATE PARTY, STARR PARK, 3 PM

FIRE DEPARTMENT

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

ARMSTRONG INDIVIDUAL TRAINING:

SEPT. 12-14: WOMEN IN FIRE 2024 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

GRANTS:

AFG FY 2024 STATUS UPDATE: THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED TO BEGIN THIS FALL.

AFG FY 2023 UPDATE: AWARDS HAVE BEEN MADE; APPLICATION PENDING.

AFG FY 2022 UPDATE: SAFEAIR PROJECT COMPLETE, PAYMENT REQUEST SUBMITTED AND APPROVED; HEAVY RESCUE STILL IN PROCESS.

FP EMA:

CONTINUING TO SCHEDULE INDIVIDUAL DATE/TIMES WITH CITY DEPARTMENTS TO GO OVER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TOPICS (SITE PLAN, WEATHER AWARENESS).

SEPT. 25: MET WITH DIRECTOR MAXWELL, DISCUSSED PLANS FOR SIGNAGE PLACEMENT AND WILL FOLLOW UP WITH A TABLETOP EXERCISE WITH THEIR LEADERSHIP TEAM (FORTHCOMING).

EOC TRAINING FOR DEPARTMENT MEMBERS THAT WOULD REPORT TO WORK THERE FORTHCOMING.

HURRICANE HELENE:

ACTIVATED THE EOC AT A LEVEL 2 FOR THE INCIDENT.

FIRE/EMS, PD, PW, COMMUNICATIONS, PIO, AND EMA WERE THE ESFS PRESENT. HIS TIME.

ATTENDED COUNTY BRIEFINGS DURING HURRICANE HELENE AND REMAINED IN CONTACT THROUGHOUT THE EVENT.

COORDINATED WITH CLAYTON FOR A CODERED ALERT TO BE MADE COUNTY-WIDE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL THAT WAS MISSING ON SEPT. 28TH.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

FF/PARAMEDIC JOSEPH KIDD SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE WRITTEN AND SKILLS TEST FOR ENGINE AND AERIAL RELIEF DRIVER.

FOX 5 INTERVIEW DURING HURRICANE HELENE

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.

DIRECTOR BROWN WORKED WITH GALLAGHER ON THE WAGE & COMPENSATION.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR LEWIS MET WITH GALLAGHER REGARDING RISK MANAGEMENT.

HUMAN RESOURCES

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

JOSH COX, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR JCOX@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

KEY UPDATES METRICS

EXPANDED CAMERA SCOPE: WE RECEIVED APPROVAL TO ORDER AND IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL CAMERAS ON CITY FACILITIES THAT PREVIOUSLY HAD NONE OR WERE UNDER SERVED.

I ATTENDED THE ACT CONFERENCE AND SPOKE ON A PANEL REGARDING AI AND CYBER SECURITY

WE CREATED A FEW ONLINE FORMS THIS MONTH FOR DEPARTMENTS TO DIGITIZE VARIOUS PROJECTS

COMPLETED THE NETWORK SETUP FOR THE MOBILE COMMAND CENTER AND IT IS NOW FULLY FUNCTIONAL

WORKED AS PART OF SEVERAL RFP’S OR NEW FACILITY RELATED PROJECTS TO SCOPE OUT IT NEEDS

CONTINUED WORK ON CYBER SECURITY RELATED PROJECTS

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

SUMMARY

DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF THE CITY FOR HURRICANE HELENE, CLERKS ARE WORKING OVERTIME TO CATCH UP WITH PREPARATION AND CLOSING OF COURT DOCKETS. WE ARE IN THE FINAL STAGE OF COMPLETING THE CITATIONS BACKLOG. WE ARE ANTICIPATING RETURNING TO ONE COURT PER WEEK, STARTING THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER. CHIEF JUSTICE MICHAEL P. BOGGS, OF THE SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA, ISSUED A STATEWIDE JUDICIAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE HURRICANE. IT IS ORDERED TO HOLD ALL ISSUING OF WARRANTS, SUSPENSIONS, UNTIL OCTOBER 30, 2024 @ 11:59PM. COURT IS STILL WORKING ON UPDATING NEW PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTED BY GCIC FOR AUDITING PURPOSES. NOVEMBER 6,7 & 8, THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR WILL BE OUT OF OFFICE ATTENDING THE ICJE TRAINING IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. WE APPRECIATE THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER.

DOCKET

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 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.

SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 CASES COUNT:

TOTAL CITATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: 1232

TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES HANDLED FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: 3,680

CITATIONS DISPOSED = 967

CITATIONS CONTINUED = 667

ADJUDICATED CITATIONS = 1614

FTA (FAILURE TO APPEAR) = 432

TOTAL = 3,680

PROBATION REVOCATION: 2 (EXCLUDED FROM ABOVE CASE COUNT)

TOTAL STATE MANDATED PAYMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER: $91,816.68 INTERPRETERS: $4,728.53, AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE: $1,960.00.

TOTAL BONDS, FINES AND FEES COLLECTED FOR SEPTEMBER: $167,495.00

PROBATION CHECK RECEIVED FOR SEPTEMBER: $152,759.83

TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: $320,254.83

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 CITY OF FOREST PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MET ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024, TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:

CASE# CUP-2024-02 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 4914 WEST ST., PARCEL# 13050A D001, WARD 2 - APPLICANT, INDIA EVANS REQUESTS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A CHILDCARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN FROM INFANCY TO PRE-KINDERGARTEN WITHIN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RM).

CASE# CUP-2024-03 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1042 AND 1044 MAIN STREET, PARCEL# 13049B F002B, WARD - APPLICANT, DADREAN LAKES, REQUESTS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A CHILDCARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN FROM 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS OF AGE WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN MAINSTREET DISTRICT (DM).

THE CITY OF FOREST PARK URBAN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MET ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024, TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING MATTER: APPLICANT, FRED DAVIDENKO, REQUESTS DESIGN APPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED NEW 9,472 SQ. FT. SINGLE-STORY OUTBUILDING FOR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AT 4374 THURMAN RD., PARCEL# 13017C F002, WARD 3.

BUILDING PLANS

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

ONE:11 STUDIOS RIBBON CUTTING

POLICE DEPARTMENT

BRANDON CRISS, CHIEF OF POLICE

BCRISS@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION

PATROL

NUMBER OF TRAFFIC STOPS: 1580

CITATIONS ISSUED: 912

FIRE LANE: 17

WARNINGS GIVEN: 886

STAT 5 REPORTS FILED: 419

ACCIDENT REPORTS: 49

NUMBER OF ARRESTS: 92 MISDEMEANOR 9 FELONY

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

TRAFFIC UNIT

NUMBER OF TRAFFIC STOPS: 547

CITATIONS ISSUED: 224

DRUG ARREST: 22

WARNINGS GIVEN: 886

ACCIDENT REPORTS: 36

NUMBER OF ARRESTS: 36 MISDEMEANOR 15 FELONY

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

ONBOARDING OF NEW EMPLOYEES: ONBOARDED 4 NEW EMPLOYEES

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS EVENTS

RECEIVED PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD FROM THE CLAYTON COUNTY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (IMPACT UNIT)

GIVING AWAY FREE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS

GIVING AWAY SCENT KITS AND APPLE AIRTAGS TO THOSE THAT HAVE LOVED ONES WHO SUFFER FROM COGNITIVE DISABILITY

UPCOMING EVENTS

PAWTOBER FEST OCT 26

RED RIBBON WEEK, WEEK OF OCT 28 AT HUIE ELEMENTARY

SAY NO TO DRUGS AND BULLYING OCT 29 AT UNIDOS ELEMENTARY

BOO FEST OCT 31

RED RIBBON WEEK

POLICE DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, CONT.

INTERNAL AFFAIRS

1 CASE REMAINS ACTIVE

SUPPORT SERVICES

DEVELOPING A PUBLIC SELF-DEFENSE, SHOTGUN AND RIFLE CLASS FOR OCT/NOV

FPFD AND PD TRAINING (SCENE SAFETY, DAILY OPERATIONS JOINT

TRAINING NOVEMBER 12, 13, 14 @ FIRE STATION 3)

TRAINING

IN-SERVICE TRAINING HOURS 102

TOTAL TRAINING HOURS 6,942

FLEET

LOOKING INTO EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE

AWAITING NEWLY PURCHASED VEHICLES TO ARRIVE

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR IMPACT UNIT FOR WINNING THE COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD AT TODAY’S VALOR AWARDS CEREMONY. EXCELLENT WORK!

POLICE DEPARTMENT

CRIME STATS: AUGUST

FUN FRIDAY: THE LIVING ROOM RNB EDITION

OFFICE

JAVON LLOYD, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER JLLOYD@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

MEDIA RELATIONS

MEDIA ADVISORY: CITY OF FOREST PARK COMMUNITY UPDATES (HURRICANE HELENE) / MEDIA INTERVIEWS CONFIRMED WITH WSB RADIO AND FOX5 NEWS

PUBLIC NOTICE: UPDATE ON SANITATION PICKUP FOR FOREST PARK RESIDENTS

NEWS RELEASE: STATEMENT ON THE IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN DABOUZE ANTOINE FROM THE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL

MEDIA ADVISORY: BLUES ON MAIN CONCERT SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 11 PUBLIC NOTICE: CONSIDERATION OF RE-ENACTMENT OF THE CITY'S NOISE ORDINANCE

PUBLIC NOTICE: TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE

PROMOTED THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY EVENTS

ULTIMATE TAILGATE EXPERIENCE

UP EARLY ON MAIN

FUN FRIDAY RNB EDITION

SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMITTING WORKSHOP

ONE: 11 STUDIOS (RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPEN HOUSE EVENT

COUNCIL FOR QUALITY GROWTH PARTNERSHIP MEETING

FALL COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKDAY

MÉXICO EN EL CORAZÓN (MEXICO IN THE HEART)

9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

2ND ANNUAL BACK IN SCHOOL EVENT

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY (SEPTEMBER)

WILLIE FINCH COMMUNITY GARDEN SEASON OPENER

PUBLIC WORKS

BOBBY JINKS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR BJINKS@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

UPCOMING EVENTS TO SET UP / WORK

FALL FESTIVAL 10/3/2024

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY 10/4/2024

CLEAN SWEEP 10/5/2024

FP HOMECOMING PARADE 10/5/2024

HISPANIC HERITAGE 10/5/2024

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 10/9/2024

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 10/10/2024

BLUES @ THE FOUNTAIN 1011/2024

FUN FRIDAY 10/18/2024

STREET DIVISION

CUT TREES/ LIMBS OFF THE R/O/W: 54 HRS.

CUT BUSHES: 0 HRS.

DEBRIS REMOVAL: 14 HRS.

STREET SWEEPER UNIT # 105 – 46 HRS.

LEAF REMOVAL UNIT # 229 – 0 HRS.

ASPHALT/ POTHOLES REPAIRS: 0

CUT GRASS/EDGE/WEEDEAT/BLOW – 114 HRS.

COURTESY PICK UP:

PAID PICK UP: 1 (4432 BURKS RD)

LITTER CONTROL ON THE R/O/W – 44 HRS.

STORM DRAIN CLEANING: 156 HRS.

HAUL 0 LOAD OF TIRES – 0 HRS.

STREET DIVISION PROJECTS

COMMUNITY GARDEN – 164 HRS

EVENT SET-UP – 22 HRS.

STREET SWEEPER COVERAGE LOCATIONS

ASH ST/ FOREST HILLS PATH/ BURKS PL/ BURKS RD/ YANCEY DR/ NORTH

MELROSE DR/ NEEDLE DR/ STILLWOOD COVE/ TANGLEWOOD

DR/ S PARKWOOD DR/ BLUERIDGE DR/ LOOKOUT DR/ RUSHMORE DR/ WILLENA DR/ GREENWOOD WAY/ SHELLNUT DR/ SKYLAND DR/ SCOTT RD/ MORIAH LN/ OAKDALE DR/ SHERWOOD CIR/ SIROCCO CT/ MANSE DR/ BOLING DR/ GUNTER DR/ LILA DR/ PINE DR/ RIDGE DR/

79.23

PUBLIC WORKS IS RESPONSBLE FOR MILES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF FOREST PARK

AVE/ CONE RD/

LN/ LLOYD DR/ N PARKWOOD

PUBLIC WORKS

SIGN SHOP & PROJECTS

18 WORK ORDERS TO REPLACE/REPAIR STREET SIGNS.

4 WORK ORDERS TO CLEAN STREET SIGNS.

2 WORK ORDERS TO CUT GRASS/BUSHES/LIMBS FROM SIGNS.

0 WORK ORDER TO RELOCATE RADAR STATS EQUIPMENT.

8 WORK ORDERS TO MAKE SIGNS.

1 CLEAN MAIN ST FOUNTAIN

INSTALL 6 PET WASTE STATIONS AT POCKET PARKS

BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

HURRICANE HELENE - 86 SERVICE HRS.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS

POLICE 7 WORK ORDERS AT 56 SERVICE HOURS

COURT SERVICES 3 WORK ORDERS AT 24 SERVICE HOURS

PCD 2 WORK ORDERS AT 138 SERVICE HOURS

PERSONNEL 1 WORK ORDER AT 24 SERVICE HOURS

BLOCK BLDG 3 WORK ORDERS AT 12 SERVICE HOURS.

PUBLIC WORKS 0 WORK ORDERS AT 0 SERVICE HOURS

FIRE STATION#1 1 WORK ORDER AT 56 SERVICE HOURS.

FIRE STATION#2 3 WORK ORDERS AT 31 SERVICE HOURS.

FIRE STATION#3 0 WORK ORDER AT 0 SERVICE HOURS.

CITY HALL 0 WORK ORDERS AT 0 SERVICE HOURS

GUN RANGE 0 WORK ORDERS AT 0 SERVICE HOURS

STARR PARK 0 WORK ORDER AT 0 SERVICE HOURS

FOUNTAIN 0 WORK ORDER AT 0 SERVICE HOURS

FLEET 1 WORK ORDER AT 48 SERVICE HOURS

PERKINS PARK 0 WORK ORDER AT 0 SERVICE HOURS

SECOND ST PARK 0 WORK ORDER AT 0 SERVICE HOURS

SECOND STREET PARK 0 WORK ORDER AT 0 SERVICE HOURS

PUMPKINS, SCARECROWS, AND MUMS...OH MY!

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.

287 REMOVED TRASH BAGS AND LITTER CONTROL AT RIGHT OF WAYS AND STARR

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

FLEET DIVISION

POLICE – 59 REQUESTS FOR 149.75 SERVICE HOURS

PW STREETS – 20 REQUESTS FOR 41 SERVICE HOURS

PW PARKS – 16 REQUESTS FOR 38.5 SERVICE HOURS

PW BUILD MAINT – 8 REQUESTS FOR 21 SERVICE HOURS

PW SANITATION – 1 REQUEST FOR 2 SERVICE HOURS

RESCUE – 2 REQUESTS FOR 5 SERVICE HOURS.

FLEET – 5 REQUESTS FOR 12 SERVICE HOURS.

CITY HALL- 0 REQUEST FOR 0 SERVICE HOURS

FIRE – 7 REQUESTS FOR 10.5 SERVICE HOURS.

ANIMAL CONTROL – 1 REQUEST FOR .25 SERVICE HOURS

PBZ – 2 REQUESTS FOR 5 SERVICE HOURS

REC – 3 REQUESTS FOR 5 SERVICE HOURS

SIGNS – 0 REQUESTS FOR 0 SERVICE HOURS

WALDROP ROAD SIDEWALK

AWAITING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

PERKINS PARK UPGRADES – 90%

AWAITING ADDITIONAL SWING APPROVAL FROM COUNCIL

FINCH COMMUNITY GARDEN – 80%

WATER AUTHORITY METER INSTALLED

AWAITING GP

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL POLE 10/3/24

POCKET PARK SIGNS – 10%

BID AWARDED, AWAITING SCHEDULING.

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION – 100%.

AWAITING ADDITIONAL SWING APPROVAL FOR PERKINS PARK

CITY PROJECTS

ROCKCUT ROAD SIDEWALK

CONSTRUCTION DRAWING COMPLETED.

SECOND STREET PARK BASKETBALL COURT UPGRADE – 0%

APPROVAL BY COUNCIL 9/3/24, AWAITING SCHEDULE.

AWAITING ROW APPRAISALS/ACQUISITIONS.

LINDA WAY ROAD SIDEWALK

CONSTRUCTION DRAWING COMPLETED.

AWAITING ROW APPRAISALS/ACQUISITIONS.

RECEIVED 7 EASEMENTS APPROVALS

& LEISURE

TARIK MAXWELL, RECREATION & LEISURE DIRECTOR

TMAXWELL@FORESTPARKGA.GOV

LEGACY OUTINGS

OUR LEGACY RESIDENTS COMPETED IN THE GEORGIA GOLDEN SENIOR OLYMPICS HELD IN WARNER ROBINS, GA IN SHUFFLEBOARD, CORNHOLE, RACE WALKING & SHOT PUT.

PRESCILLA WEEMS – GOLD MEDAL 5K RACE WALK, BRONZE – CORN HOLE TOSS

PATRICIA SNEED – SILVER 50-YARD METER SPRINT

SHEILA DODSON – GOLD SHOT PUT; SIVER FOR THE DISK THROW ALL 3 QUALIFIED TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL SENIOR OLYMPICS.

DAISY WEATHERSPOON & JUDY SMITH COMPETED IN SHUFFLEBOARD.

DAISY WEATHERSPOON WON THE RUTH GAYLOR SPIRIT AWARD.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

13 LEGACY RESIDENTS PARTICIPATED &

COMPLETED A CLASS IN BASIC CPR HANDS ONLY WITH CLAYTON COUNTY DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH

FEATURED EVENTS FOR SEPTEMMBER

5K FUN RUN/WALK (WE HAD ROUGHLY 200 PARTICIPANTS)

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER:

BREAST CANCEL AWARENESS WALK (10/19/24 AT 9AM)

ULTIMATE TAILGATE EXPERIENCE UGA VS TEXAS (10/19/24)

REVENU

DAILY PASSES

RESERVATIONS

MEMBERSHIPS

PROGRAMS

OUTDOOR POOL

TOTAL REVENUE

LEGACY RESIDENTS COMPETING IN THE GEORGIA GOLDEN SENIOR OLYMPICS

LEGACY TALENT SHOW WINNERS

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PROVIDED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE CITY MANAGER, RICKY L.

CLARK, JR.

City Manager's Report - September 2024