Forest Park, GA

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss economic incentives for a Gillem District warehouse and bond assignments for Gillem 1200. The board is also reviewing lease terms for commercial suites at 819 Forest Parkway and a lease renewal for 4987 East Street.

• Proposed 10-year tax abatement for Scannell Properties industrial warehouse
• Assignment of bond, lease, and Issuer Resolution for Gillem 1200
• Proposed lease for 819 Forest Parkway Suite B at $18 per square foot ($2,250/month)
• Lease renewal for existing tenant at 4987 East Street
• Renewal of landscaping contract for the City Fountain at 886 Main Street

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City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of a new vehicle for the Public Works Department. The body will also consider an appointment to the Beautification Committee and receive an economic development update.

• Purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck from Hardy Chevrolet for $54,800.00
• Appointment of Mr. John Jackson to the Beautification Committee
• Economic Development and Authorities Update presentation

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of a new vehicle for the Public Works Department. The body will also consider an appointment to the Beautification Committee.

• Purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck from Hardy Chevrolet for $54,800.00
• Appointment of Mr. John Jackson to the Beautification Committee

Urban Design Review Board

Urban Design Review Board

Urban Design Review Board

The Urban Design Review Board will meet to consider three separate construction requests. The board will also vote on the approval of the July 17, 2026, meeting minutes.

• One-story residence construction at 4648 Ernest Drive
• Smoothie King drive-thru window construction at 4841 Jonesboro Rd.
• Two-story residence construction at 0 Curtis Drive

Planning Commission

Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Agency will review monthly operations for the Park at Fort Gillem and the 2026 Annual Institutional Control Report for the former Fort Gillem property. The board will also discuss the acquisition of 260 Forest Parkway and beautification of the Old Fire Station grounds.

• Review of Park at Fort Gillem monthly report for 125 former military housing units
• Discussion of 260 Forest Parkway acquisition approved for $3.3 million
• Review of 2026 Annual Institutional Control Report for former Fort Gillem
• Proposal for Old Fire Station grounds beautification

City Council

The Forest Park City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 745 Forest Parkway, for a work session. The council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for an existing flea market at 4140 Jonesboro Rd, and consider an updated 2026 Official Zoning Map that consolidates previously approved rezonings. Other items include surplus office chairs, renaming a park and a Public Works building for Tonya Thomas, and discussion of a parental leave policy and a city facility use policy. An executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security is also listed.

• Public hearing on Case # CUP-2026-04: conditional use permit for Zarin Bhimani to continue operating an existing flea market at 4140 Jonesboro Rd in the General Commercial District, Ward 1; Planning Commission recommended approval with 12 conditions on September 17, 2026
• Consideration of the updated 2026 Official Zoning Map, replacing the map adopted September 7, 2021; staff say it reflects previously approved rezonings and creates no new zoning changes
• Approval to surplus six unused office chairs in the Planning and Community Development Department, requested for the Consent Agenda
• Renaming Theater Drive Park at 4375 Old Jonesboro Road to 'Tonya Thomas Memorial Park' and the Public Works Complex at 5230 Jones Road to 'Tonya Thomas Public Works Complex'
• Discussion of up to 40 hours (one week) of paid parental leave for eligible City employees and a review of Section 7-1-3, Reservations of Facilities by Groups, for a citywide facility use policy

City Council

The Forest Park City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 745 Forest Parkway. The council will consider a Conditional Use Permit for an existing flea market at 4140 Jonesboro Rd, an updated 2026 Official Zoning Map, and renaming two city facilities in honor of Tonya Thomas. It will also vote on meeting minutes, surplus six office chairs, and hold an executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-2026-04 for continued flea market operation at 4140 Jonesboro Rd (Ward 1); Planning Commission recommended approval Sept 17, 2026 with 12 conditions, including a Property Improvement Plan within 90 days
• Updated 2026 Official Zoning Map to replace the 2021 map; staff say it consolidates previously approved rezonings and creates no new zoning changes
• Renaming Theater Drive Park at 4375 Old Jonesboro Road to 'Tonya Thomas Memorial Park' and the Public Works Complex at 5230 Jones Road to 'Tonya Thomas Public Works Complex'
• Surplus of six unused office chairs from the Planning and Community Development Department (consent agenda)
• Executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security under OCGA § 50-14-1

Beautification Committee

The Forest Park Beautification Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 785 Forest Parkway. The committee will approve its July 27, 2026 minutes, revisit the Neighbor Helping Neighbors Initiative and distribution of approved flyers, and take up new business including nominating a chair to replace Kwan Rhea, a discussion with Public Information Officer Javon, a budget discussion, and candidate qualifications. Signage updates are also listed before adjournment.

• Nomination/confirmation of a chair to replace Kwan Rhea
• Budget discussion (no dollar amounts listed in the agenda)
• Discussion with Javon, Public Information Officer
• Old business: Neighbor Helping Neighbors Initiative and distribution of approved flyers
• Signage updates

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Downtown Development Authority

The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority will review proposed tax abatement incentives for three development projects: Project Scannell (a 281,880-square-foot speculative warehouse), Project Gateway (a $20 million automotive parts distribution facility at 2160 Anvil Block Road), and Digital Realty (a $3 billion data center campus at Fort Gillem). The board will also discuss a proposed Community Benefits Agreement for Digital Realty and consider allocating Falcon Engineering soil and erosion costs to the DDA budget. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Review of Project Scannell tax abatement for a 281,880 sq ft speculative warehouse on ~22 acres
• Review of Project Gateway tax abatement for a ~400,000 sq ft distribution facility at 2160 Anvil Block Road, with ~$20M capital investment and ~95 new jobs
• Review of Digital Realty tax abatement and Community Benefits Agreement for a $3B data center campus at Fort Gillem
• Proposal to allocate Falcon Engineering soil and erosion costs to DDA budget for FY 2026-2027
• Approval of minutes from August 27 and September 9, 2026 meetings

Development Authority

The Forest Park Development Authority is meeting to discuss updates on the container-based development ordinance for Main Street and the ground lease for 670 Main Street. The board will also review August 2026 minutes and receive finance and economic development updates. No final votes are scheduled on these items.

• Container-based development ordinance under review with recommendations on zoning, site design, safety, and infrastructure
• 670 Main Street ground lease with Liberty Ministries Family Worship Inc. for overflow parking at $200/month, 60-day termination
• Approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• August 2026 finance update
• September 2026 economic development report

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública con respecto a la tasa de gravamen de 2026 y un aumento propuesto del 20% en la tarifa anual de saneamiento residencial. La agenda también incluye actualizaciones sobre el proyecto del Centro de Recreación y una propuesta para un programa piloto de Asistencia de Limpieza de Patios para Personas Mayores.

• Audiencia Pública #3: Presentación y adopción de la tasa de gravamen
• Propuesta de aumento anual del 20% en la tarifa de saneamiento residencial (de $321.67 a $386.00) para los años fiscales 2026 a 2029
• Propuesta de Enmienda al Presupuesto del AF25/26 #7 que implica un aumento de $2,590,472 en las asignaciones del Fondo General
• Compra de una Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 2026 para Obras Públicas
• Propuesta para un programa piloto de Asistencia de Limpieza de Patios para Personas Mayores de Forest Park para aproximadamente 100 residentes

City Council approved a millage rate of 16.74, which will result in a property tax increase due to rising property values. The council denied a proposed 20% increase in residential sanitation fees. Other actions included approving a budget amendment and updated IT policies.

• Approved millage rate of 16.74 (4-1)
• Denied 20% residential sanitation fee increase (3-2)
• Approved FY25/26 Budget Amendment #7 (5-0)
• Approved updated IT Policies, including new AI guidelines (5-0)
• Approved $53,100 purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (5-0)
• Adopted Work Session Minutes from September 8, 2026 (5-0)
• Tabled Regular Session Meeting Minutes from September 8, 2026 (5-0)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council is holding a work session to discuss and consider several items, including a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase due to rising property values, a budget amendment, and a sanitation fee increase. The council will also receive a presentation on the Recreation Center project and consider establishing a senior yard assistance program.

• Public Hearing #2 on millage rate: proposed 16.74 mills, a 1.49% increase, resulting in ~9.96% tax increase on a $100,000 home
• FY25/26 Budget Amendment #7: $2,590,472 increase in General Fund appropriations, no change to total $44,263,642
• Approval of updated IT policies including new AI policy
• Establishment of Senior Yard Assistance Program with funding authorization
• Sanitation fee increase: one-time 20% increase from $321.67 to $386.00 annually for residential services (2026-2029)

The Forest Park City Council held a work session on September 21, 2026, receiving presentations on the Recreation Center Project and a tentative millage rate. The council also discussed proposed updates to IT policies, a vehicle purchase, a sanitation fee increase, and the establishment of a senior yard assistance program, but took no final binding votes on these items during the work session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda with additions and deletions (5-0)
• Recessed the work session to enter a public hearing on the millage rate (5-0)
• Exited the public hearing and reconvened the work session (5-0)

Urban Design Review Board

Urban Design Review Board

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Forest Park considerará dos puntos: un permiso de uso condicional para continuar un mercado itinerante en 4140 Jonesboro Road y una variación para reducir el retiro del patio trasero en 876 Slaton Street. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 20 de agosto de 2026.

• Permiso de Uso Condicional (CUP-2026-04) para mercado itinerante en 4140 Jonesboro Road, Ward 3
• Variación (VAR-2026-05) para reducir el retiro del patio trasero de 30 a 20 pies en 876 Slaton Street, Ward 2
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 20 de agosto de 2026

Urban Redevelopment Authority

La Autoridad de Redesarrollo Urbano revisará el progreso de varios proyectos de redesarrollo y actualizaciones financieras. La Junta también considerará una solicitud de hasta $2,500 para apoyar a los miembros del comité de vivienda que asistan a un retiro.

• Actualización sobre el proyecto de incubadora culinaria The Grapevine y el compromiso de $3.6 millones
• Solicitud de hasta $2,500 para inscripciones y alojamiento del Retiro de Otoño de GICH
• Actualización del contrato de Oasis Consulting Services con respecto a Stephens Lake
• Informe mensual de la propiedad Park at Fort Gillem de 125 unidades
• Actualización de los servicios de paisajismo para 330 Forest Parkway

Downtown Development Authority

The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority will hold a special called meeting to review and potentially approve several contracts: a landscaping contractor for FY2026-27, a property survey for 868 Forest Parkway, a roof inspection for 819 Forest Parkway, and a dumpster gate replacement for 819 Forest Parkway. These are routine property maintenance and redevelopment items.

• Approval of FY26-27 landscape contractor for DDA-owned properties in Downtown/Main Street District
• Approval of property survey contract for 868 Forest Parkway for future retail space
• Approval of roof inspection proposal for 819 Forest Parkway
• Approval of dumpster gate replacement at 819 Forest Parkway (Little Caesars plaza) for $6,450 from Home Depot

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park discutirá un aumento del impuesto a la propiedad del 10.34 % debido al alza en los valores de las propiedades, aprobará contratos de servicios de TI y limpieza por un total de $599,000 y considerará una enmienda textual para regular letreros no conformes. La reunión también incluye una presentación sobre la tasa de milésimas (millage rate) y una propuesta para autorizar el envío del Elemento de Mejoras Capitales para el Programa de Tarifas por Impacto al Desarrollo.

• Aumento del impuesto a la propiedad del 10.34 % debido a una tasa de milésimas (millage rate) de 16.74 mills (una vivienda valorada en $100,000 experimenta un aumento de aproximadamente el 9.96 %)
• Órdenes de compra globales de TI: $342,000 (Interdev), $120,000 (Net2Atlanta), $66,000 (Ring Central)
• Extensión de 3 meses de los contratos de limpieza con At Trash, Inc. y KleanPro, Inc. ($97,000 para NOVA Engineering & Environmental)
• Enmienda Textual #TA-2026-03 para aclarar las regulaciones sobre letreros no conformes en caso de cambios empresariales
• Autorización para transmitir el Elemento de Mejoras Capitales a la Comisión Regional de Atlanta y al DCA de Georgia para su revisión

The Forest Park City Council held a work session with no final votes, reviewing several items slated for the regular session consent agenda. Presentations covered a proposed 2026 millage rate of 16.74 mills (a 10.34% property tax increase due to rising values), blanket purchase orders for IT and planning services, a 3-month janitorial contract extension, a sign ordinance text amendment, and transmittal of the Capital Improvements Element. The council also entered executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, or cybersecurity matters, reconvening with no action taken.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Convened executive session at 6:26 p.m. (5-0)
• Reconvened at 7:02 p.m. with no action and signed affidavit (5-0)
• Adjourned work session at 7:02 p.m.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park celebrará una audiencia pública sobre una tasa de millage propuesta para 2026 que, a pesar de mantener la tasa en 16.74 mills, aumentaría los impuestos prediales en un 10.34% debido al aumento de los valores de las propiedades. El concejo también considerará una enmienda textual para endurecer las reglas sobre letreros no conformes y autorizar el envío de un Elemento de Mejoras Capitales para un futuro programa de tarifas por impacto del desarrollo. Varios artículos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen órdenes de compra globales para servicios de TI y planificación, así como una extensión de 3 meses de los contratos de limpieza.

• Audiencia pública sobre la tasa de millage 2026: 16.74 mills, aumento de impuestos prediales del 10.34%
• Enmienda Textual TA-2026-03 para aclarar las regulaciones de letreros no conformes
• Resolución para transmitir el Elemento de Mejoras Capitales a ARC y DCA para un programa de tarifas por impacto
• Órdenes de compra globales: Interdev $342,000, Net2Atlanta $120,000, Ring Central $66,000
• Extensión de 3 meses de los contratos de limpieza con At Trash, Inc. y KleanPro, Inc.

City Council approved a text amendment to regulate nonconforming signs and authorized the transmittal of the Capital Improvements Element for a new Development Impact Fee Program. The council also approved several IT and planning purchase orders and a fee waiver for a community prayer event.

• Approved Case #TA-2026-03 Text Amendment regarding nonconforming signs (5-0)
• Approved transmittal of Capital Improvements Element for Development Impact Fee Program (5-0)
• Approved $342,000 BPO for Interdev, $120,000 for Net2Atlanta, and $66,000 for Ring Central (5-0)
• Approved $97,000 BPO for NOVA Engineering & Environmental (5-0)
• Approved 3-month extension of janitorial contracts with At Trash, Inc. and KleanPro, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved free use of Starr Park amphitheater for Minister's Association Day of Prayer (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 17 and August 31, 2026 (5-0)

General

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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

The Forest Park City Council passed a 90-day moratorium on new data center applications to allow staff and the City Attorney to review and update zoning regulations. The moratorium passed unanimously 3-0, with discussion noting potential revenue from data centers and concerns about infrastructure, environmental impacts, and community involvement. The moratorium could end early if zoning changes are completed sooner.

• Passed 90-day moratorium on data centers (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:37 a.m. (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

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

The Board approved the transfer of bond rights for Gillem 1100 to Digital Realty and authorized $1,300 for additional landscaping at 4523 Ernest Drive. The Board also executed a digital advertising contract and deferred financial report reviews until July.

• Approved Gillem 1100 Bond Assignment (unanimous)
• Approved $1,300 additional landscaping expenditure for 4523 Ernest Drive (unanimous)
• Executed Multiview Digital Advertising Contract
• Deferred review of May and June 2026 financial reports to July meeting
• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Development Authority

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

The Board approved a one-year landscaping contract with Shalom and authorized up to $5,000 for HVAC repairs at 848 Main Street. The Authority also confirmed the closing of the 794 Main Street property sale for $150,000.

• Approved one-year landscaping contract with Shalom (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC repairs at 848 Main Street not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2026, Strategic Board Retreat minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to engage the City regarding an IGA for 890 Conley Drive redevelopment (unanimous)

Beautification Committee

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

Urban Design Review Board

Urban Design Review Board

Planning Commission

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