Forest Park, GA
Forest ParkGA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$119,000 Typical home value $164,986 -5.8% yr/yr · +7% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 10:00
General
Council considers 90-day moratorium on data centers
The City of Forest Park is holding a special meeting to consider passing a 90-day moratorium on data centers. This is the only new business item on the agenda, alongside standard procedural steps like roll call and adoption of the agenda.
- Council consideration of a 90-day moratorium on data centers
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Monday, August 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II.
ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
III.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1.
Council Consideration to Pass a 90-day Moratorium on Data Centers. - Planning and
Community Development
V.
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation for Council
meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office at 404-366-4720 at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 17:30
Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 17:30
Development Authority
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 15:00
Downtown Development Authority
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 17:30
Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
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Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 15:00
Downtown Development Authority
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 17:30
Development Authority
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 17:30
Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
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Fri Nov 20, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Fri Nov 20, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
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Fri Nov 20, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
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Fri Nov 20, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 17:30
Development Authority
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 17:30
Development Authority
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Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 15:00
Downtown Development Authority
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00
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Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 17:30
Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 09:00
Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Fri Dec 18, 2026 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
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Fri Dec 18, 2026 · 12:00
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Fri Dec 18, 2026 · 12:00
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Fri Dec 18, 2026 · 12:00
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
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Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 17:30
Development Authority
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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
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Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 09:00
Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Fri Jan 15, 2027 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Fri Jan 15, 2027 · 12:00
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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 18:00
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Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 17:30
Development Authority
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Development Authority
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
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Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 09:00
Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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Fri Feb 19, 2027 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
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Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 17:30
Development Authority
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 17:30
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Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 19:00
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Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 09:00
Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Fri Mar 19, 2027 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Fri Mar 19, 2027 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 17:30
Development Authority
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 18:00
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Fri Apr 16, 2027 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Fri Apr 16, 2027 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 17:30
Development Authority
Fri May 21, 2027 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Fri May 21, 2027 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Fri Jun 18, 2027 · 12:00
Urban Design Review Board
Fri Jul 16, 2027 · 12:00
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Reuniones recientes
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 15:00
Downtown Development Authority
La DDA revisará las exenciones fiscales para el Proyecto Scannell y el Proyecto Gateway
La Autoridad de Desarrollo Urbano de Forest Park considerará aprobar incentivos de exención fiscal para dos desarrollos propuestos, el Proyecto Scannell y el Proyecto Gateway, para apoyar su viabilidad financiera y sus beneficios económicos a largo plazo. La junta también revisará y aprobará contratos para paisajismo, una encuesta de propiedad, un remolque de baño portátil y una inspección del techo, junto con informes financieros y actas. Una actualización sobre el desarrollo económico cubre proyectos e iniciativas en curso.
- Revisión y aprobación de la exención fiscal para el Proyecto Scannell
- Revisión y aprobación de la exención fiscal para el Proyecto Gateway
- Aprobación del contratista de paisajismo para el FY26-27
- Aprobación del contrato de encuesta de propiedad para 868 Forest Parkway
- Aprobación del alquiler de un remolque de baño portátil para Blues on Main 2026
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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AGENDA
Eric Stallings, Vice Chair
JoAnn "Jay" Evans, Board Member
Kenneth Gray, Board Member
Delores Gunn, Board Member
Bambi Hayes-Brown, Board Member
Floyd Holland III (Tre Floyd), Board Member
Dhaval Shah, Board Member
Danielle Matricardi, Esq., DDA Board Attorney
Rochelle B. Dennis, Director of Economic Development
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on
Forest Park's YouTube Channel.
I
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II
ROLL CALL
III
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Board Approval of Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
Minutes from June 25, 2026
2.
Board Review of Downtown Development Authority Strategic Retreat
Meeting Minutes from July 23, 2026
V
PUBLIC COMMENTS (All Speakers will have 3 Minutes)
VI LEGAL UPDATE
VII FINANCE UPDATE
3.
May 2026 Finance Report
4.
June 2026 Finance Report
5.
July 2026 Finance Report
VIII OLD BUSINESS
6.
Review and Approval of Project Scannell Tax Abatement
Background/History:
Project Scannell is a proposed development within the City of Forest Park that
is seeking consideration of a tax abatement incentive to support the project’s
development and investment. The pr …
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 17:30
Development Authority
La Junta considerará una resolución de bonos de $6M para la rehabilitación de la vivienda para personas mayores Governor's Terrace
La Autoridad de Desarrollo de Forest Park considerará la aprobación de una resolución de incentivo de bonos por aproximadamente $6 millones para apoyar la rehabilitación de Governor's Terrace, una comunidad de apartamentos para personas mayores de 49 unidades. La junta también votará sobre un contrato de reemplazo de HVAC para 848 Main Street y revisará una RFP para servicios de gestión de propiedades comerciales. Otros puntos incluyen una actualización del retiro conjunto de la junta, un aviso de inspección anual de Fort Gillem y una solicitud de aviso de comienzo y bono de pago de un proveedor.
- Aprobación del Contrato de Aeras HVAC para 848 Main Street
- Resolución de incentivo de bonos de Governors Terrace por aproximadamente $6 millones
- RFP para Servicios de Gestión de Propiedades Comerciales
- Informe Financiero de julio de 2026 que incluye $56,731.54 en gastos del FY25-26
- Inspección Anual de Fort Gillem por el U.S. Army en agosto de 2026
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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AGENDA
Hector Gutierrez, Chair
Rhonda Wright, Vice Chair
Daniel Ray Allen, Board Member
Felicia Davis, Board Member
Victoria Williams, Board Member
Lois Wright, Board Member
Kirby A. Glaze, Esq., Authority Attorney
Rochelle B. Dennis, Economic Development Director
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest
Park's YouTube Channel
I
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II
ROLL CALL
III
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Board Approval of Development Authority Regular Meeting Minutes from
July 22, 2026
V
LEGAL UPDATE
VI FINANCE UPDATE
2.
July 2026 Finance Report - Tony Lamar, Finance Department
Background/History:
The Development Authority has identified outstanding expenses associated
with FY25-26 activities and Authority operations. These expenses have been
reviewed to ensure that all outstanding obligations are properly documented,
reconciled, and processed in accordance with the Authority’s financial
procedures. As part of the FY25–26 closeout, staff have been working with
Finance to identify outstanding invoices and expenses, confirm supporting
documentation, and determine the appropriate funding source and payment
process. The …
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:30
Beautification Committee
El comité discutirá los detalles de la iniciativa Neighbors Helping Neighbors
El Forest Park Beautification Committee revisará las actas de julio y discutirá la Iniciativa Neighbors Helping Neighbors, incluyendo solicitudes de residentes, servicios, voluntarios y financiamiento. También planificarán la difusión en escuelas y eventos comunitarios, y finalizarán un volante y una solicitud. La reunión es una sesión regular de discusión y planificación, sin votos finales esperados.
- Revisar y aprobar las actas de la reunión del 27 de julio de 2026
- Discutir las solicitudes, servicios, voluntarios y financiamiento de la Iniciativa Neighbors Helping Neighbors
- Discutir la presentación de la iniciativa al Alcalde y al Concejo Municipal, incluyendo posibles subvenciones
- Finalizar el volante y la solicitud para la iniciativa
- Planificar la difusión en escuelas y la participación en eventos comunitarios
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
785 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
City Website
Phone (404) 366.4720
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
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AGENDA
Ann Keith, Chair
Lashawn Boykin, Co-Chair
Cynthia Bacon, Secretary
Lois Wright, Member
Willis Freeman, Member
Onesia Scott, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Latrice Miller, Staff Assistant
Derrell Whitehead, Police Captain
MEETING NOTICE:
I
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Review and approve July 27, 2026, meeting minutes
III
OLD BUSINESS
2.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Initiative
• Discuss resident applications and nominations.
• Discuss services and the number of residents to be assisted.
• Discuss volunteers, supplies, and funding.
3.
Public Information & Marketing
• Discuss the program flyer and application.
• Discuss social media, City websites, and other outreach.
• Discuss online applications and QR code.
4.
City Council Presentation
• Discuss presenting the initiative to Mayor and City Council.
• Discuss City support, funding, and possible grants.
IV NEW BUSINESS
5.
School & Community Outreach
• Discuss school programs, career days, and student involvement.
6.
Upcoming Community Events
• Discuss Beautification Committee participation and volunteer
opportunities.
7.
Publicity & Communications
• Discuss promotion through the City new …
Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 12:00
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación evaluará proyecto de uso mixto de 75 unidades en 904 Main St.
La Comisión de Planificación de Forest Park considerará un permiso de uso condicional para un desarrollo de uso mixto de cuatro pisos en 904 Main Street con 75 unidades residenciales y 9,680 pies cuadrados de espacio comercial. También revisarán una enmienda de texto para aclarar cuándo los letreros no conformes pierden su estatus de derechos adquiridos. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas del 17 de julio de 2026.
- Permiso de Uso Condicional (CUP-2026-04) para 904 Main Street: 75 unidades residenciales y 9,680 pies cuadrados de espacio comercial
- Enmienda de Texto (TA-2026-03) para revisar las regulaciones de letreros no conformes (Sec. 8-3-16)
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 17 de julio de 2026
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall | 745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
City Website
Phone (404) 366.4720
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
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AGENDA
Azfar Haque, Chairman
Michael Clinkscales, Vice-Chairman
Lois Wright, Member
Roderick Jackson, Member
Donald Williams, Member
Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel.
I.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME:
II.
ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1.
Approval of the July 17, 2026, Meeting Minutes - Planning and Community
Development
Background/History:
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
V. NEW BUSINESS:
2.
Case# CUP-2026-04– Conditional Use Permit request for 904 Main Street,
Ward 3, Parcel #13049A B012. The applicant, Sarah Buckner requesting a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a four- story mixed
use development consisting of 75 residential units and 9,680 square feet
of commercial space.
3.
Case# TA-2026-03- Text Amendment for Sec. 8-3-16.Nonconforming
signs. To revise the City’s nonconforming sign regulations to clarify the
circumstances under which a legally nonconforming sign loses its
grandfathered status.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation
for meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at
404-366-1555.
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 09:30
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 09:30
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre $2.1M en contratos, departamento de secretaría y enmienda presupuestaria
El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park considerará varios puntos, incluyendo órdenes de compra generales para Waste Management ($1,522,500) y Boswell Oil ($600,000), un contrato con NCB Incorporated para la administración de subvenciones ($80,000), una ordenanza que establece la Oficina del Secretario Municipal como un departamento separado, y la Enmienda Presupuestaria #6. El concejo también adoptará un cronograma de retención de registros y aprobará las actas de las reuniones del 3 de agosto de 2026.
- Órdenes de compra generales: Waste Management $1,522,500; Boswell Oil $600,000
- Contrato con NCB Incorporated para servicios de subvención, sin exceder los $80,000
- Ordenanza para convertir la Oficina del Secretario Municipal en un departamento separado
- Enmienda Presupuestaria #6 para el año fiscal 26/27
- Adopción del Cronograma de Retención de Registros del Gobierno Local según O.C.G.A. § 50-18-90
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
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The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE
III.
ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
IV. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
V.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Council Approval of Work Session Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2026
Council Approval of Regular Session Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2026
VI. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
VII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(All Speakers will have 3 Minutes)
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
2.
Consent Agenda - Request for Blanket Purchase Orders - Public Works
Background/History:
As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline the procurement process, the following
contracted or sole source vendors are being presented to create Blanket Purchase Orders
for FY 2026/2027:
Contract with Waste Management $1,522,500.00 Sanitation Services Fund: 540-72-
4520-52-3000
Cooperative DOAS Statewide Contract with Boswell Oil $600,000.00 Purch …
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
El Concejo considerará órdenes de compra generales por $2.1M, contrato de subvención y enmienda presupuestaria
El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir y potencialmente aprobar varios asuntos financieros y administrativos, incluyendo órdenes de compra generales para saneamiento y combustible, un contrato de administración de subvenciones, un cronograma de retención de registros, una ordenanza de reorganización departamental y una enmienda presupuestaria. La reunión también incluye una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad.
- Orden de compra general con Waste Management por $1,522,500 para servicios de saneamiento
- Orden de compra general con Boswell Oil por $600,000 para combustible/aceite
- Contrato con NCB Incorporated para servicios de administración de subvenciones, sin exceder los $80,000
- Ordenanza para establecer la Oficina del Secretario Municipal como un departamento separado
- Enmienda Presupuestaria #6 para el año fiscal 26/27
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II.
ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
III.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
IV. COUNCIL DISCUSSION: REQUEST FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA DURING THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING
1.
Consent Agenda - Request for Blanket Purchase Orders - Public Works
Background/History:
As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline the procurement process, the following
contracted or sole source vendors are being presented to create Blanket Purchase Orders
for FY 2026/2027:
Contract with Waste Management $1,522,500.00 Sanitation Services. Funding Source:
540-72-4520-52-3000
Cooperative DOAS Statewide Contract with Boswell Oil $600,000.00 Purchase of
Fuel/Oil. Funding Source: 100-27-4900-53-1270
2.
Council Consideration to adopt the Local Government Records Retention Schedule
in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-18-90. - Office of the City Clerk
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 17:30
Urban Redevelopment Authority
La URA de Forest Park discutirá el redesarrollo de Fort Gillem, el campo de tiro y nuevos contratos
La Agencia de Redesarrollo Urbano (URA) de Forest Park llevará a cabo su reunión regular para aprobar actas, recibir actualizaciones financieras y legales, y discutir asuntos antiguos y nuevos. Los temas clave incluyen actualizaciones sobre el campo de tiro, el redesarrollo de The Park at Fort Gillem y el seguro de propiedad, una solicitud de patrocinio para los Aerotropolis Honors 2026, y asuntos nuevos como servicios de paisajismo en 330 Forest Parkway y una servidumbre perpetua de entrada y salida. La junta también considerará una revisión de cinco años del Ejército de los EE. UU., un retiro de la junta conjunta y el informe anual de control institucional para Fort Gillem, seguido de una sesión ejecutiva.
- Actualización del Contrato Oasis
- Actualización del Campo de Tiro
- Actualización del Redesarrollo de Park at Fort Gillem
- Servicios de Paisajismo en 330 Forest Parkway
- Servidumbre Perpetua de Entrada y Salida
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers, Virtual Meeting Via Zoom and YouTube Livestream
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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AGENDA
Avery Wilson, Chair
Kimberly James, Vice Chair
Melanie Carter, Board Member
Taylor King, Board Member
Eliot Lawrence, Board Member
Debra Patrick, Board Member
Sherita Sutton, Board Member
Danielle Matricardi, Esq., URA Board Attorney
Rochelle Dennis, Economic Development Director
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest
Park's YouTube Channel.
I.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II.
ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/ DELETIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approval of meeting minutes for July 9, 2026
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VI. LEGAL UPDATE
VII. FINANCE UPDATE
2.
July 2026 URA Finance Update - Finance
3.
Oasis Contract Update
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
4.
Gun Range Update
5.
The Park at Fort Gillem Update
6.
Park at Fort Gillem Property Insurance Update
7.
Park at Fort Gillem Redevelopment Update
8.
2026 Aerotropolis Honors Sponsorship Request
9.
Grapevine Update
IX. NEW BUSINESS
10. 330 Forest Parkway Landscape Services
11. Perpetual Easement for Ingress and Egress
12. U.S. Army Five-Year Review
13. Joint Board Retreat
14. Annual Institutional Control Report - 2025 for …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 11:00
General
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
El Concejo considerará la rezonificación para un edificio de uso mixto en 0 Conrad Ave
El Concejo Municipal decidirá sobre una solicitud de rezonificación para un edificio de uso mixto de cuatro pisos y un permiso de uso condicional para un centro de cuidado infantil. El organismo también considerará ordenanzas para modernizar las regulaciones de licencias comerciales y de alcohol.
- Rezonificación de 0 Conrad Ave de Industrial Planificado a Comercial General para un edificio de uso mixto de 43,500 sq ft
- Permiso de Uso Condicional para un centro de cuidado infantil en 957 Astor Ave
- Actualizaciones de ordenanzas para las licencias de casas de empeño, establecimientos de masajes y entretenimiento para adultos
- Actualizaciones de ordenanzas para las regulaciones de bebidas alcohólicas
- Propuesta de una tarifa de solicitud de $75.00 para la Revisión de Artes Públicas
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✓ Decidido: Council approves rezoning, permits, and licensing updates
The Forest Park City Council approved a rezoning request for 0 Conrad Ave from Planned Industrial to General Commercial, a conditional use permit for a childcare center at 957 Astor Ave, and several ordinance amendments updating city licensing regulations. All votes were unanimous 4-0. The council also heard public comments about the transfer station and a proposed youth mentoring partnership.
- Approved rezoning of 0 Conrad Ave from PI to GC (4-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for childcare center at 957 Astor Ave (4-0)
- Approved ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 6 (peddlers and solicitors) (4-0)
- Approved ordinance amending Title 9 licensing chapters (pawnbrokers, massage, adult entertainment) (4-0)
- Approved ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 2 (alcoholic beverages) (4-0)
- Approved $75 fee for Public Arts Review applications (4-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved July 20, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. INVOCATION/PLEDGE
III. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
IV. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Council Approval of the Work Session Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2026
Council Approval of the Regular Session Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2026
VI. CEREMONIAL - Mayor's Presentation
VII. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
VIII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS (All Speakers will have 3 Minutes)
X. OLD BUSINESS
2. Council Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation), Chapter 1
(General Provisions), Chapter 3 (Pawnbrokers), Chapter 7 (Massage Establishments), and
Chapter 12 (Adult Entertainment Establishments) of the City of Forest Park Code of Ordinances.
(Citywide) - Planning and Community Development
Background/History:
As part of the Planning & Community Development Department's ongoing effo …
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
SUMMARY MINUTES
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME – The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ellison at 7:00 p.m.
II.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE
III.
ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK All members were present except Councilmember Gunn.
IV. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
Motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Councilmember James; seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
V.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Council Approval of the Work Session Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2026
Council Approval of the Regular Session Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2026
Motion to approve the Minutes was made by Councilmember Akins-Wells; seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
VI. CEREMONIAL - Mayor's Presentation
Mayor Ellison recognized Council Aides Tenisha Dixon and Andre Henry for their service and
presented them with awards of a …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre la rezonificación de 0 Conrad Ave y actualizaciones de licencias de alcohol
El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir y votar sobre varias enmiendas de ordenanzas y casos de uso de suelo. Los elementos clave incluyen actualizaciones a las reglas de licencias para negocios y bebidas alcohólicas, una solicitud de rezonificación para un edificio de uso mixto en 0 Conrad Ave, y un permiso de uso condicional para un centro de cuidado infantil en 957 Astor Ave.
- Ordenanza que enmienda el Título 9 (Licencias y Regulación) para casas de empeño, establecimientos de masajes y entretenimiento para adultos
- Ordenanza que enmienda el Título 9 Capítulo 2 (Bebidas Alcohólicas) para modernizar los estándares de licencias y operativos
- Solicitud de rezonificación para 0 Conrad Ave de Industrial Planificado a Comercial General para un edificio de uso mixto de 43,500 pies cuadrados
- Permiso de Uso Condicional para 957 Astor Ave para reabrir un centro de cuidado infantil en un distrito residencial
- Enmienda de texto para agregar una tarifa de solicitud de $75 al Consejo de Revisión de Artes Públicas al programa de tarifas de Planificación y Desarrollo
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✓ Decidido: Council reviews rezoning, childcare, licensing ordinances; no votes taken
This was a work session with no formal votes on the substantive items. The council discussed several proposed ordinances and land-use requests, including a rezoning at 0 Conrad Ave, a conditional use permit for a childcare center at 957 Astor Ave, and amendments to licensing and alcohol regulations. The only action taken was to remove an agenda item and to convene an executive session. All decisions are pending future regular session meetings.
- Removed Mayor's Reading Club presentation from work session agenda (4-0)
- Discussed ordinance amending peddlers and solicitors regulations; no vote
- Discussed ordinance amending licensing for pawnbrokers, massage, adult entertainment; no vote
- Discussed ordinance amending alcoholic beverage regulations; no vote
- Discussed rezoning request for 0 Conrad Ave from PI to GC; no vote
- Discussed conditional use permit for childcare center at 957 Astor Ave; no vote
- Discussed text amendment for Public Arts Review Board fee ($75); no vote
- Convened executive session and adjourned (4-0)
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
IV. PRESENTATION
1. Mayor's Reading Club
Background/History:
Staff will provide an overview of the Mayor's Reading Club: Little ROOTS, a literacy
initiative established under Mayor Ellison's youth engagement efforts and aligned with the
national Mayor's Reading Club program. The presentation will highlight planned reading
and family engagement activities for the upcoming school year, including reading events, a
bookmark contest, virtual reading opportunities, and a summer reading program.
V. OLD BUSINESS
2. Council Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation), Chapter 1
(General Provisions), Chapter 3 (Pawnbrokers), Chapter 7 (Massage Establishments), and
Chapter 12 (Adult Entertainment Establishments) of the City of Forest Park Code of Ordinanc …
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
SUMMARY MINUTES
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME – The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ellison at 6:00 p.m.
II.
ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK – All members were present except Councilmember Gunn.
III.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
Motion to remove Item #1 and adopt the agenda was made by Councilmember James;
seconded by Councilmember Wells. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
IV. PRESENTATION
1.
Mayor's Reading Club
Background/History:
Staff will provide an overview of the Mayor's Reading Club: Little ROOTS, a literacy
initiative established under Mayor Ellison's youth engagement efforts and aligned with the
national Mayor's Reading Club program. The presentation will highlight planned reading
and family engagement activities for the upcoming school year, including reading events,
a bookmark contest, virtual reading opportunities, and a summer reading program. …
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00
Beautification Committee
El Comité de Embellecimiento discutirá el presupuesto y la nominación de la presidencia
El Comité de Embellecimiento se reunirá para nominar y confirmar un nuevo Presidente para reemplazar a Kwan Rhea. El organismo también mantendrá discusiones con respecto al presupuesto y las actualizaciones de la señalización.
- Nominación y confirmación del Presidente del Comité
- Discusión del presupuesto
- Actualizaciones de la señalización
- Iniciativa Vecinos Ayudando a Vecinos
- Discusión con el Oficial de Información Pública Javon Lloyd
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
City Website
Phone (404) 366.4720
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
785 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
AGENDA
Vacant, Chair
Ann Keith, Co-Chair
Lashawn Boykin, Secretary
Lois Wright, Member
Cynthia Bacon, Member
Willie Freeman, Member
Oneisa Scott, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Latrice Miller, Staff Assistant
Darrell Whitehead, Police Captain
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the June 22, 2026 Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
2. Neighbor Helping Neighbors Initiative
3. Distribution of Approved Flyers
IV. NEW BUSINESS
4. Nomination/Confirmation of Chair (Replacing Kwan Rhea)
5. Discussion with Javon Lloyd, Public Information Officer (PIO)
6. Budget Discussion
7. Qualifications for Candidates
V. DISCUSSION
8. Signage Updates
VI. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation
for meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at
404-366-1555.
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 09:00
Downtown Development Authority
La DDA celebra un retiro estratégico sobre facultades, proyectos, exenciones de impuestos y visión futura
La Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro de Forest Park se reúne para un retiro estratégico centrado en su estructura, responsabilidades legales, proyectos actuales, exenciones de impuestos, capacidades financieras y prioridades futuras. Las sesiones son facilitadas por el Carl Vinson Institute of Government, el abogado de la DDA, el director de desarrollo económico, un asesor financiero y un contador senior. También se ha programado una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad.
- Revisión de la estructura, facultades y liderazgo de la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro
- Presentación sobre proyectos, propiedades y oportunidades de redesarrollo de la DDA
- Discusión sobre las exenciones de impuestos de la DDA facilitada por el asesor financiero Ed Wall y la abogada Danielle Matricardi
- Descripción general de las capacidades financieras de la DDA por el contador senior Tony Lamar
- Prioridades estratégicas y visión para el futuro de la DDA lideradas por Rochelle Dennis
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Delta Junior Achievement Discovery Center of Clayton County, Morrow
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STRATEGIC RETREAT
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Delta Junior Achievement Discovery Center
of Clayton County
1300 Southlake Circle Suite 1000
Morrow, GA 30260
AGENDA
Eric Stallings, Vice Chair
JoAnn "Jay" Evans, Board Member
Kenneth Gray, Board Member
Delores Gunn, Board Member
Bambi Hayes-Brown, Board Member
Floyd Holland III (Tre Floyd), Board Member
Dhaval Shah, Board Member
Danielle Matricardi, Esq., DDA Board Attorney
Rochelle B. Dennis, Director of Economic Development
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/ DELETIONS
STRATEGIC RETREAT
1. FACILITATED BY: Kathryn Lookofksy, Carl Vinson Institute of
Government
a. Downtown Development Authority Structure, Powers &
Leadership - Economic Development
2. FACILITATED BY: Danielle Matricardi, Esq., DDA Attorney
a. Board Governance and Legal Responsibilities - Economic
Development
3. FACILITATED BY: Rochelle Dennis, Director of Economic Development
a. The Downtown Development Authority Projects, Properties, and
Redevelopment Opportunities - Economic Development
4. FACILITATED BY: Ed Wall, Financial Advisor
a. Downtown Development Authority Tax Abatements — Danielle
Matricardi, Esq., DDA Attorney - Economic Development
5. FACILITATED BY: Tony Lamar, Senior Accountant
a. Downtown Development Authority Financial Capabilities - Econ …
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STRATEGIC RETREAT
Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM
Delta Junior Achievement Discovery Center of Clayton County
1300 Southlake Circle Suite 1000
Morrow, GA 30260
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
745 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
AGENDA
Eric Stallings, Vice Chair
JoAnn "Jay" Evans, Board Member
Kenneth Gray, Board Member
Delores Gunn, Board Member
Bambi Hayes-Brown, Board Member
Floyd Holland III (Tre Floyd), Board Member
Dhaval Shah, Board Member
Danielle Matricardi, Esq., DDA Board Attorney
Rochelle B. Dennis, Director of Economic Development
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME: Chairman Eric Stallings called the Downtown
Development Authority Strategic Retreat to order on July 23, 206, to order at 9:14
a.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Eric Stallings
Jay Evans
Delores Gunn (arrived at 9:52 a.m.)
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Gwen Ellison
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Danielle Matricardi, Esq., Authority Attorney
Rochelle B. Dennis, Director of Economic Development
John Wiggins, Director of Finance
Tony Lamar, Senior Accountant
Charise Clay, Main Street Manager
Dieuvalda Lamartiniere, Economic Development Staff Assistant
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/ DELETIONS: Jay Evans
made a motion to approve the agenda, noting that the Board Governance and
Legal Responsibilities presentation has been revised to Ethical Responsibilities
and Considerations. Eric Stallings seconded the …
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 17:30
Development Authority
La Junta revisará la propuesta de arquitectura e ingeniería para el redesarrollo de 842 Main Street
La Junta de la Autoridad de Desarrollo aprobará las actas de reuniones anteriores y recibirá actualizaciones financieras. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen una evaluación de HVAC para 850 Main Street, una propuesta de señalización para la misma dirección y una propuesta de arquitectura e ingeniería de redesarrollo para 842 Main Street. Las actualizaciones adicionales cubren el paisajismo de la propiedad, un contrato de arrendamiento para 670 Main Street y una escritura de cierre para la Georgia Utility Contractors Association en 794 Main Street.
- Revisión de la propuesta de arquitectura e ingeniería del redesarrollo de 842 Main Street
- Revisión de la propuesta de señalización de 850 Main Street
- Evaluación de HVAC de 850 Main Street
- Actualización: Arrendamiento de 670 Main Street
- Actualización del proyecto: Georgia Utility Contractors Association (794 Main Street) – Cierre y escritura para garantizar la deuda
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
745 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
AGENDA
Hector Gutierrez, Chair
Rhonda Wright, Vice Chair
Daniel Ray Allen, Board Member
Felicia Davis, Board Member
Victoria Williams, Board Member
Lois Wright, Board Member
Kirby A. Glaze, Eq.
Rochelle Dennis, Economic Development Director
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Meetings will be available on Forest Park's YouTube
Channel
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of May 27, 2026, Development Authority Regular Board Meeting
Minutes - Economic Development
2. Approval of June 24, 2026, Strategic Board Retreat Minutes - Economic
Development
PUBLIC COMMENTS
LEGAL UPDATE
3. Project Update: Georgia Utility Contractors Association (794 Main
Street): Closing and Deed to Secure Debt - Economic Development
FINANCE UPDATE
4. June 2026 Finance Report - Finance
5. Outstanding Expenses Report - Economic Development
6. Update: Rent Roll Report - Economic Development
7. PILOT Payment Update - Economic Development
OLD BUSINESS
8. Property Landscaping Update - Economic Development
9. Update: 670 Main Street Lease - Economic Development
10. Update: Development Authority Property List - Economic Development
NEW BUSINESS
11. 850 Main Street HVAC Assessment - Economic Development
12. Review of …
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
745 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
Hector Gutierrez, Chair
Rhonda Wright, Vice Chair
Daniel Ray Allen, Board Member
Felicia Davis, Board Member
Victoria Williams, Board Member
Lois Wright, Board Member
Kirby A. Glaze, Eq.
Rochelle B. Dennis, Economic Development
Director
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Meetings will be available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME: Chairman Hector Gutierriez called the Development Authority
Regular Meeting to order on June 22, 2026, at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Hector Gutierrez
Rhonda Wright (arrived at 5:40 p.m.)
Felicia Davis
Victoria Williams
Lois Wright (arrived at 5:53 p.m.)
ALSO PRESENT
Kirby Glaze, Esq., DA General Counsel
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Rochelle B. Dennis, Economic Development Director
Tony Lamar, Senior Accountant
Charise Clay, Main Street Manager
Dieuvalda Lamartiniere, Economic Development Staff Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approval of May 27, 2026, Development Authority Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Victoria Williams made a motion to approve the May 27, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes as
submitted. Felicia Davis seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed.
2.
Approval of June 24, 2026, Strategic Board Retreat Minutes
Victoria Wil …
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
El Concejo aprobará $352,500 en órdenes de compra generales para proveedores de Fire/EMS
El Concejo de la Ciudad de Forest Park considerará un punto de la agenda de consentimiento para autorizar órdenes de compra generales que superan los $50,000 para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/2027, cubriendo contratos con Bennett Fire Products, MES Services, Bound Tree Medical y Reads Uniforms por un total de $352,500. La reunión también incluye la discusión de una resolución para adoptar el Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook y varios cambios en ordenanzas y programas de tarifas relacionados con vendedores, permisos y dispositivos de amplificación de sonido. Además, el Concejo votará para autorizar al Alcalde a ejecutar una escritura de renuncia de redención (redemption quitclaim deed) para 5116 West Street.
- Órdenes de compra generales para proveedores de Fire/EMS: Bennett Fire Products $87,500, MES Services $120,000, Bound Tree Medical $75,000, Reads Uniforms $70,000
- Resolución que adopta el Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook
- Enmienda de ordenanza al Título 9, Capítulo 6 (vendedores y solicitantes)
- Ordenanza para permitir que las tarifas municipales sean establecidas por resolución
- Resolución que modifica el Programa de Permisos y Tarifas para diversos permisos
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook for commercial corridors
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting the Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook as official policy to guide revitalization of commercial shopping centers and corridors. The council also approved blanket purchase orders exceeding $50,000 for fire/EMS supplies and software renewals, tabled an ordinance updating peddler and solicitor regulations, and authorized several fee-related ordinances. Public comments focused on concerns about unequal accountability in employee discipline, cemetery maintenance, and property issues.
- Approved Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook as official policy (5-0)
- Approved blanket purchase orders for fire/EMS supplies totaling $352,500 (5-0)
- Approved CAD & RMS annual software renewal for police department (5-0)
- Tabled ordinance amending peddler and solicitor regulations (5-0)
- Approved ordinance authorizing municipal fees to be set by resolution (5-0)
- Approved resolution amending permit and fee schedule (5-0)
- Approved ordinance amending noise regulations for sound amplification devices (5-0)
- Authorized execution of redemption quitclaim deed for 5116 West Street (5-0)
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. INVOCATION/PLEDGE
III. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
IV. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Council Approval of Work Session Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2026
Council Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2026
VI. CEREMONIAL - Recognition of New Fire Department Employees and Promotion
VII. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
VIII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS - (All Speakers will have 3 Minutes)
X. CONSENT AGENDA
2. Request for approval to establish Blanket Purchase Orders exceeding $50,000 for the FY
2026/2027 budget cycle with various contracted vendors. - Fire/EMS
Background/History:
Request for approval to establish Blanket Purchase Orders exceeding $50,000 for the FY 2026/2027
budget cycle with various contracted vendors:
• Bennett Fire Products, Lake County, FL: Contract Number 22-730B Expire …
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
SUMMARY MINUTES
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME – Mayor Ellison called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
II. INVOCATION/PLEDGE – Elder Justin Cook
III. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK – All members were present.
IV. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
Motion to adopt the agenda as presented was made by Councilmember James; seconded by
Councilmember Mears. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Council Approval of Work Session Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2026
Council Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2026
Motion to approve the Minutes with an amendment to July 6, 2026, Regular Session
Meeting was made Councilmember Akins-Wells; seconded by Councilmember Mears.
The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
VI. CEREMONIAL - Recognition of New Fire Department Employees and Promotion
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City Council
El Concejo considerará órdenes de compra generales que superan los $50,000 para Fire/EMS
El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park considerará una solicitud para establecer Órdenes de Compra Generales que superen los $50,000 para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/2027 con proveedores de equipos de bomberos y EMS. El concejo también revisará la renovación anual de software para los sistemas de despacho CAD y RMS del Departamento de Policía. Los artículos adicionales incluyen una resolución para adoptar el Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook, varios cambios en ordenanzas y programas de tarifas relacionados con vendedores, permisos y amplificación de sonido, y la autorización para ejecutar una escritura de renuncia de redención (redemption quitclaim deed) para 5116 West Street.
- Aprobar Órdenes de Compra Generales >$50,000 para proveedores de Fire/EMS (Bennett Fire Products $87,500; MES Services $120,000; Bound Tree Medical $75,000; Reads Uniforms $70,000)
- Aprobar la renovación anual de software CAD y RMS para el Departamento de Policía (presupuestado para FY 2026-2027)
- Adoptar el Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook para guiar la revitalización del corredor comercial
- Enmendar el Título 9, Capítulo 6 del Código de la Ciudad que cubre vendedores, solicitadores, solicitudes caritativas y vendedores de comida móvil
- Autorizar al Alcalde a ejecutar la Redemption Quitclaim Deed para 5116 West Street
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook to guide commercial corridor revitalization
The City Council discussed and moved toward adopting the Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook as official policy to guide revitalization of commercial shopping centers and corridors. The Playbook provides design guidance, redevelopment strategies, and implementation tools, building on the Downtown Forest Park LCI Study. Councilmembers expressed support while raising concerns about enforcement, funding for property owners, and extending standards citywide. The item was presented and discussed but no final vote is recorded in these work session minutes.
- Approved agenda unanimously (5-0)
- Discussed but did not vote on adopting Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook (presentation and discussion only)
- Discussed but did not vote on ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 6 (Peddlers and Solicitors) (tabled after discussion of religious canvassing exemption)
- Discussed but did not vote on ordinance authorizing fees by resolution (no discussion recorded)
- Discussed but did not vote on resolution amending Permit and Fee Schedule (discussion of fee increases)
- Discussed but did not vote on ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 5 (Noise) (discussion of sound amplification permits)
- Discussed but did not vote on authorization to execute Redemption Quitclaim Deed for 5116 West Street (recommended for approval by city attorney)
- Convened and adjourned Executive Session for Personnel, Real Estate, Litigation or Cybersecurity with no action (unanimous 5-0)
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
IV. REQUEST FOR ITEM TO BE PLACED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA DURING THE
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
1. Request for approval to establish Blanket Purchase Orders exceeding $50,000 for the FY
2026/2027 budget cycle with various contracted vendors. Fire/EMS
Background/History:
Request for approval to establish Blanket Purchase Orders exceeding $50,000 for the FY 2026/2027
budget cycle with various contracted vendors:
• Bennett Fire Products, Lake County, FL: Contract Number 22-730B Expires: 7/31/2027
Suppression Fire Gear – $87,500 – 300-61-3510-52-3718
• MES Services, Sourcewell: Contract Number: 011824 Expires: 3/30/2028 Firefighting
Equipment – $120,000 – 100-61-3520-53-1136
• Bound Tree Medical, City of Fairfax: Contract Number: CTR047207 Expires: 12/31/2027 1st Aid
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Carl Geffken, City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
SUMMARY MINUTES
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME – Mayor Ellison called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK – All members were present.
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
Motion to approve the agenda was made by Councilmember James; seconded by
Councilmember James. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
IV. REQUEST FOR ITEM TO BE PLACED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA DURING THE
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
1. Request for approval to establish Blanket Purchase Orders exceeding $50,000 for
the FY 2026/2027 budget cycle with various contracted vendors. Fire/EMS
Background/History: Request for approval to establish Blanket Purchase Orders
exceeding $50,000 for the FY 2026/2027 budget cycle with various contracted vendors:
Bennett Fire Products, Lake County, FL: Contract Number 22-730B Expires: 7/31/2027
Suppression Fire Gear – $87,500 – 300-61-3510-52- …
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Urban Design Review Board
Aprobación de dos solicitudes de construcción residencial de un piso
La Junta de Revisión de Diseño Urbano considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 22 de mayo de 2026. También revisará dos solicitudes para residencias de un piso: una en 562 Kay Street (Parcel #13078D A010, Ward 4) y otra en 849 Bridge Avenue (Parcel #13050D G010, Ward 2). La junta decidirá si otorga las aprobaciones solicitadas.
- Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 22 de mayo de 2026
- Revisar la solicitud de construcción para una residencia de un piso en 562 Kay Street, Ward 4
- Revisar la solicitud de construcción para una residencia de un piso en 849 Bridge Avenue, Ward 2
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URBAN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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AGENDA
Rodney Givens, Chair
Ron Dodson, Vice Chair
Yahya Hassan, Member
Karyl Clayton, Member
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Approval of May 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes - Planning and Community
Development
Background/History:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Applicant Sandra Bowden is requesting approval for the construction of
a one-story residence at 562 Kay Street, Parcel# 13078D A010, in Ward 4.
- Planning and Community Development
Background/History:
3. Applicant Angela Barnes is requesting approval for the construction of a
one-story residence at 849 Bridge Avenue, Parcel# 13050D G010, in Ward
2. - Planning and Community Development
Background/History:
ADJOURNMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation
for meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at
404-366-1555.
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación considerará la rezonificación para un edificio de uso múltiple en Conrad Avenue
La Comisión de Planificación revisará solicitudes de rezonificación, una variación y un permiso de uso condicional. El organismo también considerará una enmienda de texto al programa de tarifas de la ciudad para subdivisiones.
- Caso# RZ-2026-02: Solicitud de rezonificación para 0 Conrad Avenue para permitir un edificio de uso múltiple de cuatro plantas
- Caso# VAR-2026-04: Solicitud de variación para 357 Cynthia Lane para permitir que una terraza invada un retiro lateral
- Caso# CUP-2026-03: Solicitud de Permiso de Uso Condicional para una instalación de guardería en 957 Astor Avenue
- Caso# TA-2026-02: Enmienda de Texto para el Programa de Tarifas del Departamento de Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall | 745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
City Website
Phone (404) 366.4720
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
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AGENDA
Azfar Haque, Chairman
Michael Clinkscales, Vice-Chairman
Lois Wright, Member
Roderick Jackson, Member
Donald Williams, Member
SaVaughn Irons-Kumassah
Interim Planning and Community Development Director
Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel.
I CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME:
II ROLL CALL:
III APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Approval of the June 18, 2026, Meeting Minutes
IV NEW BUSINESS:
2. Case# RZ-2026-02 – Rezone Request for 0 Conrad Avenue, Ward 1. Parcel #13045A
B001. The applicant, Barry Dunlop, is requesting the rezoning of an approximately
1.17+/- acre lot to allow for the development of a four-story multi-use building
consisting of hospitality, retail, restaurant, and office uses. - Planning and
Community Development
3. Case# VAR-2026-04 – Variance Request for 357 Cynthia Lane, Ward 4, Parcel #13083C
B014. The applicant, Jorge Cortez c/o Daniel Arrendondo is requesting a variance from
Section 8-8-29, Single-Family Residential (RS) District Standards, to permit encroachment
into the required 10-foot side setback for the construction of a deck. - Planning and
Community Development
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General
Audiencia de ética para la concejal Kimberly James
El oficial de audiencias de ética de la ciudad llevará a cabo una audiencia sobre la Queja de Ética No. 05222026-02 presentada por la alcaldesa Gwendolyn Ellison contra la concejal Kimberly James. La reunión se limita a esta única queja y se clausurará después.
- Audiencia de ética sobre la Queja No. 05222026-02: concejal Kimberly James, demandante alcaldesa Gwendolyn Ellison
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ETHICS HEARING
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
Gregory D, Jay, Hearing Officer
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER- HEARING OFFICER
II. ETHICS COMPLAINT NO. 05222026-02
1. IN RE: Councilwoman Kimberly James
Complainant: Mayor Gwendolyn Ellison
III. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation for Council
meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office at 404-366-4720 at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 17:30
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Georgia Power solicita derecho de entrada para el proyecto de la subestación de 230 kV de Fort Gillem
La Urban Redevelopment Authority revisará varias actualizaciones de proyectos, incluyendo el Gun Range, el Park at Fort Gillem, Grapevine, el mural NASA Lifeline y el Community Development Block Grant. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una propuesta de análisis para el IGA Community Development Forest Park Marketplace y una solicitud de Georgia Power para un derecho de entrada a la subestación de 230 kV de Fort Gillem (Proyecto #2025080046). La reunión también contará con actualizaciones financieras y legales antes de concluir.
- Derecho de entrada de Georgia Power Proyecto Fort Gillem #2025080046 (Subestación de 230 kV de Flankers Road) – Desarrollo Económico
- Propuesta de análisis de IGA Community Development Forest Park Marketplace – Desarrollo Económico
- Actualización del Plan Maestro de Redesarrollo del Park at Fort Gillem – Desarrollo Económico
- Actualización del Gun Range – Obras Públicas
- Actualización del Community Development Block Grant – Desarrollo Económico
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URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers, Virtual Meeting Via Zoom and YouTube
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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AGENDA
Avery Wilson, Chair
Kimberly James, Vice Chair
Melanie Carter, Board Member
Taylor King, Board Member
Eliot Lawrence, Board Member
Debra Patrick, Board Member
Sherita Sutton, Board Member
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Meetings will be available on Forest Park's YouTube
Channel.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 11, 2026 - Economic Development
PUBLIC COMMENTS
LEGAL UPDATE
FINANCE UPDATE
2. June 2026 Finance Report - Finance
OLD BUSINESS
3. Gun Range Update - Public Works
4. The Park at Fort Gillem Update - Economic Development
5. Park at Fort Gillem Master Redevelopment Update - Economic
Development
6. Grapevine Update - Economic Development
7. NASA Lifeline Mural Update - Economic Development
8. Community Development Block Grant Update - Economic Development
9. URA Boundary Expansion Map - Economic Development
NEW BUSINESS
10. IGA Community Development Forest Park Marketplace Analysis Proposal
- Economic Development
11. Georgia Power Right of Entry Fort Gillem Project #2025080046 (Flankers
Road 230 KV Substation) - …
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URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers, Virtual Meeting Via Zoom and YouTube
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Avery Wilson, Chair
Kimberly James, Vice Chair
Melanie Carter, Board Member
Taylor King, Board Member
Eliot Lawrence, Board Member
Debra Patrick, Board Member
Sherita Sutton, Board Member
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Meetings will be available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME: Chairman Avery Wilson called the Urban Redevelopment
Agency Regular meeting to order on July 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Avery Wilson
Melanie Carter
Eliot Lawrence
Sherita Sutton
ALSO PRESENT:
Danielle Matricardi, Esq., URA Attorney
Rochelle B. Dennis, Economic Development Director
Marvin Hines, Deputy Public Works Director
SaVaughn Irons-Kumassah, Interim Planning & Community Development Director
Tony Lamar, Senior Accountant
Charise Clay, Main Street Manager
Dieuvalda Lamrtiniere, Economic Development Staff Assistant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS:
Kimberly James made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of FY26-27 Budget
Amendment under old business. Eliot Lawrence seconded the motion. The motion unanimously
passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 11, 2026
Eliot Lawrence made a m …
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
El Concejo nombrará a Carl Geffken como nuevo City Manager
El Concejo Municipal considerará el nombramiento de Carl Geffken como City Manager a partir del 13 de julio de 2026. También votarán sobre contratos para servicios de administración de subvenciones ($80,000) y producción de audio para eventos ($91,000). La agenda de consentimiento incluye vehículos excedentes y la compra de actualización de hardware informático.
- Nombramiento de Carl Geffken como City Manager a partir del 13 de julio de 2026
- Contrato con NCB Incorporated para la administración y gestión de subvenciones, que no excederá los $80,000 de los fondos SPLOST 2021
- Contrato con Onyx Media Services para la producción de audio en Starr Park, estimado en $91,000 del General Fund
- Aprobación de artículos excedentes de la flota de Public Works, incluyendo vehículos no operativos
- Compra de actualización de hardware de CDW-G para el ciclo anual de IT
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✓ Decidido: Council appoints Carl Geffken as Forest Park city manager
The council unanimously appointed Carl Geffken as city manager effective July 20, 2026, and approved a consent agenda that included declaring surplus Public Works fleet items and purchasing IT hardware. A contract with NCB Incorporated for grant administration services was tabled, while a contract with Onyx Media Services for audio production at Starr Park was approved. The council also approved a settlement and mutual release agreement with James Barton, dismissing Civil Action No. CV2025CV06028.
- Appointed Carl Geffken as City Manager effective July 20, 2026 (unanimous 5-0).
- Approved the consent agenda, including surplus items from Public Works and IT hardware refresh purchase (unanimous 5-0).
- Tabled the contract with NCB Incorporated for grant administration services (unanimous 5-0).
- Approved the contract with Onyx Media Services for audio production services at Starr Park (unanimous 5-0).
- Approved the settlement and mutual release agreement with James Barton, dismissing Civil Action No. CV2025CV06028 (unanimous 5-0).
- Approved the minutes of the June 15 work session, June 15 regular session, and June 25 special called meeting (unanimous 5-0).
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwen W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Latosha Clemons, Interim City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. INVOCATION/PLEDGE
III. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
IV. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
V. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Council Approval of Work Session Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026
Council Approval of Regular Session Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026
Council Approval of Special Called Meeting of June 25, 2026
VII. CEREMONIAL - Proclamation: Parks and Recreation Month
VIII. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(All Speakers will have 3 Minutes)
XI. CONSENT AGENDA
2. Council Approval of Surplus Items from the Public Works Fleet Department - Public
Works
Background/History:
The Public Works Department would like to declare the items listed in Exhibit A as surplus.
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwen W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Latosha Clemons, Interim City Manager – Not Present
Pauline Warrior – Chief of Staff
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
SUMMARY MINUTES
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME – Mayor Ellison called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
II. INVOCATION/PLEDGE – Dr. Wanda Miller
III. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK – All members were present.
IV. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
Motion to approve items to be placed on the Consent Agenda was made by Councilmember
James; seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
V. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
Motion to amend the Agenda moving Item #4 to the end was made by Councilmember James;
seconded by Councilmember Akins-Wells. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Council Approval of Work Session Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026
Council Approval of Regular Session Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026
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City Council
El Concejo Municipal considerará un contrato de administración de subvenciones de $80,000 con NCB Inc.
El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park votará sobre un contrato con NCB Incorporated para proporcionar servicios de administración y gestión de subvenciones, limitado a $80,000 de los fondos SPLOST 2021. El concejo también considerará un contrato de servicios de producción de audio de $91,000 para eventos al aire libre en Starr Park, aprobará artículos excedentes de la flota de obras públicas y autorizará la compra de una actualización de hardware para el departamento de TI. Estos puntos se encuentran en la agenda de la sesión de trabajo del 6 de julio de 2026.
- Aprobar artículos excedentes del Departamento de Flota de Obras Públicas (vehículos y equipo).
- Aprobar la compra para la actualización anual de hardware del departamento de TI bajo el contrato de CDW‑G #99999-001-SPD0000220-0004.
- Celebrar un contrato con NCB Incorporated, 4017 Moonlight Drive, Little Elm, TX, hasta $80,000 por servicios de administración de subvenciones (fondos SPLOST 2021).
- Celebrar un contrato con Onyx Media Services, Inc., 300 Long Creek Drive, Covington, GA, estimado en $91,000 por servicios de producción de audio para eventos en Starr Park (Fondo General).
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✓ Decidido: Council tables $80K grant management contract for new city manager review
The Council voted unanimously to table a proposed $80,000 contract with NCB Incorporated for grant administration and management services, pending review by the incoming City Manager. The item was tabled after concerns were raised about the funding source (changed from SPLOST to General Fund) and whether the city should instead use an already-approved grant writer position. The Council also approved placing two items on the consent agenda for the regular session: declaring surplus public works vehicles and equipment, and purchasing annual computer replacements. A contract with Onyx Media Services for audio production at Starr Park events was discussed but no vote was taken.
- Approved the agenda as presented (5-0).
- Approved placing surplus public works items and the IT hardware refresh purchase on the July 6, 2026 consent agenda (5-0).
- Tabled the NCB Incorporated grant administration contract for 2-3 weeks pending review by the incoming City Manager.
- Convened executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security (5-0).
- Adjourned executive session and reconvened with an affidavit (5-0).
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Latosha Clemons, Interim City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
IV. REQUEST FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA DURING THE
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
1. Council Approval of Surplus Items from the Public Works Fleet Department - Public
Works
Background/History:
The Public Works Department would like to declare the items listed in Exhibit A as surplus.
The items listed are vehicles that are either broken or non-operable and are occupying
space that can be better utilized to secure equipment that is operable. Also to be disposed
of are a lot of miscellaneous used equipment that has been removed from surplus vehicles
and is no longer compatible with newer vehicles (pictured).
2. Council Approval of Hardware Refresh Purchase - Information Technology
Background/History:
Every year, the Informational Technology (IT) department repl …
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Latosha Clemons, Interim City Manager (Not Present)
Pauline Warrior, Chief of Staff
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
SUMMARY MINUTES
MEETING NOTICE
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME – The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ellison at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK – All members were present.
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Akins-Wells; seconded by Councilmember
James. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
IV. REQUEST FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA DURING THE
REGULAR SESSION MEETING – Motion to approve Item #1, and Item #2 to be placed on the
July 6, 2026 Consent Agenda was made by Councilmember Akins-Wells; seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
1. Council Approval of Surplus Items from the Public Works Fleet Department –
Presented by: Alton Matthews, Public Works Director
Background/History: The Public Works Department would like to declare …
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
El Concejo considerará adoptar el presupuesto de $46.4M para el año fiscal 2026-2027
El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park llevará a cabo una reunión especial convocada para considerar la adopción de una ordenanza que apruebe el Presupuesto Operativo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital para el año fiscal 2026-2027, con un total propuesto de $46,439,729. La agenda también incluye asuntos procesales rutinarios y una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad.
- Adopción de la ordenanza para el Presupuesto Operativo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital del año fiscal 2026-2027 por un total de $46,439,729
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved the FY2026-2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
The City Council adopted the proposed $46,439,729.00 budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
- Approved FY26/27 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan ($46,439,729.00) (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Forest Park City Hall | Council Chambers
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
The Honorable Mayor Gwendolyn W. Ellison
The Honorable Kimberly James
The Honorable Hector Gutierrez
The Honorable Allan Mears
The Honorable Delores A. Gunn
The Honorable Latresa Akins-Wells
Latosha Clemons, Interim City Manager
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Danielle Matricardi, City Attorney
AGENDA
Council Meetings will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. ROLL CALL - CITY CLERK
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Council Consideration to adopt an Ordinance to approve the FY2026-2027 Operating
Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The Proposed Funded dollar amount of the
FY26-27 Budget is $46,439,729.00. - Finance
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel, Litigation, Real Estate or Cyber Security OCGA § 50-
14-1
VI. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation for Council
meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office at 404-366-4720 at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 15:00
Downtown Development Authority
Presentación de exención de impuestos para discutir el posible alivio de los impuestos sobre la propiedad
La Downtown Development Authority revisará varios contratos y actualizaciones de proyectos, incluyendo servicios de publicidad, jardinería y limpieza. También considerará una propuesta de exención de impuestos presentada por Ed Wall de Piper Sandler y discutirá una asignación de bonos para el proyecto Gillem 1100. Los elementos adicionales incluyen una descripción general del evento 2026 Blues on Main y los planes para un retiro estratégico.
- Revisión y Aprobación del Contrato de Publicidad de Multiview Digital
- Actualización de Jardinería de Ernest Drive
- Revisión y Aprobación del Contrato de Limpiadores de 954 Main Street
- Presentación de Exención de Impuestos
- Gillem 1100- Asignación de Bonos
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
FOREST PARK CITY HALL
745 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
AGENDA
Eric Stallings, Chair
Delores Gunn, Vice Chair
Bambi Hayes-Brown, Board Member
Dhaval Shah, Board Member
Floyd Holland III (Tre Floyd), Board Member
JoAnn "Jay" Evans, Board Member
Kenneth Gray, Board Member
Danielle Matricardi, Esq., DDA Attorney
Rochelle Dennis, Economic Development Director
Meeting will be available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel.
1. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2026
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. LEGAL UPDATE
7. FINANCE UPDATE
a. May 2026 Finance Report - Finance Department
8. OLD BUSINESS
a. Multiview Digital Advertising Contract Review & Approval - Economic
Development
b. Ernest Drive Landscaping Update - Economic Development
c. 890 Conley Drive Landscaping Update - Economic Development
d. 954 Main Street Cleaners Sign Contract Review & Approval - Economic
Development
e. DDA Property List - Economic Development
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Tax Abatement Presentation - Ed Wall, Piper Sandler
b. Gillem 1100- Bond Assignment - Economic Development
c. Blues on Main 2026 Overview - Economic Development
d. Downtown Develo …
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
FOREST PARK CITY HALL
745 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
Eric Stallings, Chair
Delores Gunn, Vice Chair
Bambi Hayes-Brown, Board Member
Dhaval Shah, Board Member
Floyd Holland III (Tre Floyd), Board Member
JoAnn "Jay" Evans, Board Member
Kenneth Gray, Board Member
Danielle Matricardi, Esq., DDA Attorney
Rochelle B. Dennis, Economic Development
Director
Meeting will be available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME: Chairman Eric Stallings called the Downtown Development
Authority meeting to order on June 25, 2026, to order at 3:02 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Eric Stallings
Floyd Holland II (via Zoom)
JoAnn “Jay” Evans
Kenneth Gray
ALSO PRESENT:
Danielle Matricardi, Esq. Authority Attorney
Rochelle B. Dennis, Director of Economic Development
Tony Lamar, Senior Accountant
Sam Batten, Fire Marshal
Dieuvalda Lamartiniere, Economic Development Staff Assistant
3.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Jay Evans made a
motion to remove Item A under New Business (Tax Abatement Presentation) and to add Item A
under Old Business (Community Benefits Agreement Discussion) and add Item E under New
Business (Project Gateway Presentation). Kenneth Gray seconded the motion. The motion
unanimously passed.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the …
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 09:00
General
La Autoridad de Desarrollo lleva a cabo un retiro estratégico sobre estructura, proyectos y finanzas
La Forest Park Development Authority se reúne para un retiro estratégico de la junta con el fin de discutir su estructura, poderes, responsabilidades de la junta, proyectos y propiedades actuales, capacidades financieras y dirección futura. No se esperan decisiones vinculantes; la sesión es un taller facilitado.
- Discusión facilitada sobre la Estructura y los Poderes de la Autoridad de Desarrollo
- Revisión de la función y responsabilidades de la junta
- Actualización sobre los proyectos y propiedades de la Autoridad de Desarrollo por parte de la Directora de Desarrollo Económico Rochelle Dennis
- Taller sobre capacidades financieras e incentivos
- Discusión sobre la dirección futura de la Autoridad de Desarrollo
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✓ Decidido: Board approves FY26‑27 Development Authority budget of $1.4 M
The board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It approved the FY26‑27 Development Authority budget of $1,414,250, with one member abstaining. The board also unanimously directed staff and the authority attorney to explore options to transfer or collaborate with the Downtown Development Authority on the 850 Main Street project.
- Adopt agenda – unanimous approval
- Approve FY26‑27 Development Authority Budget $1,414,250 – passed (one abstention)
- Direct staff and attorney to explore transfer or collaboration with Downtown Development Authority for 850 Main Street – unanimous approval
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STRATEGIC BOARD RETREAT
MEETING
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
City Hall - Council Chambers
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
745 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
AGENDA
Hector Gutierrez, Chair
Rhonda Wright, Vice Chair
Daniel Ray Allen, Board Member
Felicia Davis, Board Member
Victoria Williams, Board Member
Lois Wright, Board Member
Kirby Glaze, Esq., Board Attorney
Rochelle Dennis, Economic Development Director
Meeting will be live-streamed and available on Forest Park's YouTube Channel
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
IV. STRATEGIC RETREAT
1. FACILITATED BY: Kathryn Lookofksy
a. Development Authority Structure & Powers
b. Development Authority Board Function and Responsibilities
c. Development Authority Projects & Properties - Rochelle Dennis
2. FACILITATED BY: Kathryn Lookofksy & Tony Lamar
a. Financial Capabilities & Incentives
3. FACILITATED BY: Rochelle Dennis & Kathryn Lookofksy
a. The Development Authority Forward
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel, Litigation, Real Estate or Cyber Security
OCGA § 50-14-1
VI. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation
for meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours before the meeting at
404-366-1555.
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STRATEGIC BOARD RETREAT
MEETING
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM
City Hall - Council Chambers
City Website
Phone (404) 363.2454
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
745 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
AGENDA
Hector Gutierrez, Chair
Rhonda Wright, Vice Chair
Daniel Ray Allen, Board Member
Felicia Davis, Board Member
Victoria Williams, Board Member
Lois Wright, Board Member
Kirby Glaze, Esq., Board Attorney
Rochelle Dennis, Economic Development Director
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME: Chairman Hector Gutierrez called the
Development Authority Strategic Retreat to order on June 24, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Hector Gutierrez
Rhonda Wright
Daniel Ray Allen (arrived at 9:30 a.m.)
Felicia Davis
Victoria Williams
Lois Wright
ALSO PRESENT
Mayor Gwen Ellison
Kirby Glaze, Esq., DA General Counsel
Pauline Warrior, Chief of Staff
Rochelle B. Dennis, Economic Development Director
John Wiggins, Finance Director
Tony Lamar, Senior Accountant
Charise Clay, Main Street Manager
Dieuvalda Lamartiniere, Economic Development Staff Assistant
III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS / DELETIONS: Victoria
Williams made a motion to adopt the agenda as submitted. Felicia Davis seconded
the motion. The motion unanimously passed.
IV. STRATEGIC RETREAT
REVIEW OF GOALS AND WARM-UP – ROCHELLE B. DENNIS, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Chairman Hector Gutierrez called the Strategic Retreat to o …
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 19:00
Beautification Committee
El Comité de Embellecimiento nominará a un nuevo presidente y planificará un día de limpieza
El Comité de Embellecimiento de Forest Park llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria para aprobar las actas del 27 de abril, discutir la Iniciativa Neighbor Helping Neighbors y abordar varios asuntos nuevos. Estos incluyen la nominación y confirmación de un nuevo presidente para reemplazar a Kwan Rhea, la confirmación de las ubicaciones de los basureros, el lanzamiento de una iniciativa de regreso a clases y la programación del próximo día de limpieza de Embellecimiento (Beautification Day). Todos los puntos son asuntos rutinarios del comité.
- Nominación y confirmación del nuevo presidente para reemplazar a Kwan Rhea
- Confirmación de las ubicaciones de los basureros
- Discusión de la Iniciativa Back-to-School
- Planificación del próximo día de limpieza de Embellecimiento (Beautification Day)
- Actualización de la Iniciativa Neighbor Helping Neighbors
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CITY OF FOREST PARK
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
City Hall | 745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
City Website
Phone (404) 366.4720
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
785 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
AGENDA
Kwadernica Rhea, Chairperson
Ann Keith, Co-Chairperson
Lashawn Boykin, Secretary
Lois Wright, Member
Zachery Lee, Member
MEETING NOTICE:
CDC requirements of masks and social distancing will be adhered.
I. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the April 27, 2026 Minutes
III. OLD BUSINESS
2. Neighbor Helping Neighbors Initiative - Code Compliance
Background/History:
IV. NEW BUSINESS
3. Nomination/Confirmation of Chair (replacing Kwan Rhea) - Code
Compliance
Background/History:
4. Confirmation of Trash Can Locations - Code Compliance
Background/History:
5. Back-to-School Initiative - Code Compliance
Background/History:
6. Next Beautification Day Clean-Up - Code Compliance
Background/History:
V. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation
for meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at
404-366-1555.
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