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The board voted to adopt the FY2025–26 operating budget with adjustments to the Anvil Block road improvements, infrastructure road widening, and capital outlay. Board members Elliot Lawrence and Avery Wilson recorded the motion and second on the budget vote; the board chair called for the vote and it passed unanimously. No roll‑call dissent was recorded.

The board also moved to authorize and ratify the transfer of $435,400 “to Forest Park from Envio Block condemnation.” The motion was moved and seconded by Avery Wilson and Elliot Lawrence and passed unanimously.

Finally, the board approved a Georgia Power distribution easement for a Fort Gillum parcel so Georgia Power can relocate several poles in anticipation of future construction on the adjacent URA‑owned parcel. The motion to approve the easement was made by Deborah Patrick and seconded by Avery Wilson; the vote was unanimous.

Board members did not attach conditions to the budget vote at the meeting. Director Wiggins and URA staff indicated some line‑item cleanups and year‑end journal entries will be completed as part of the fiscal close and audit process.

Votes at a glance
- FY2025–26 URA operating budget: approved (unanimous). Mover: Elliot Lawrence; Second: Avery Wilson. Notes: adjustments for Anvil Block road improvements, infrastructure road widening, and moving a $435,400 line into capital outlay.
- Transfer of $435,400 from Envio Block condemnation to Forest Park: approved (unanimous). Mover: Avery Wilson; Second: Elliot Lawrence.
- Georgia Power distribution‑line easement (Fort Gillum): approved (unanimous). Mover: Deborah Patrick; Second: Avery Wilson.

The board indicated staff will implement the budget adjustments and complete required year‑end accounting steps for auditors. No additional public comment or formal appeals were recorded during the votes.

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Jennifer (PSC) and Kazim (PSC) told the board the study area covers roughly 31.26–34.34 acres; PSC reported 113 of 125 units as occupied as of March 2025 and later referenced 112 active leases in some materials. PSC reported an average rent of $611.93 per month based on survey and documented sources and said average household size in the sample was about 2.33 people.

PSC described the primary resident concerns: high utility costs, missing insulation and outdated windows, pest problems and HVAC/air‑quality issues, roof and general upkeep needs, and accessibility for residents aging in place. Residents indicated strong appreciation for neighborhood social ties and open space, and many asked for a designated play area and community gathering spaces.

PSC said it completed a door‑to‑door outreach campaign, formed a resident advisory committee of roughly 10 residents who meet biweekly, ran a resident survey with a 43% response rate among leaseholders and held community meetings and a block party. PSC plans to present findings to the community on July 24 and deliver a draft findings report to economic development staff the week after the URA meeting.

Asked about unit habitability, PSC said some units have been repurposed as storage and several units were documented as uninhabitable in property records; PSC will reconcile property management records with resident reports. Board members asked whether prior abatement or asbestos work had occurred; PSC said residents reported there had not been a full abatement process and that missing insulation had been a historical issue.

PSC recommended assisting residents through a property management transition plan, providing transparent communications, and ensuring a process centered on resident voices if redevelopment or renovation proceeds. PSC will continue to advise on communications, transition planning and community resources as URA and staff finalize decisions.

","Partnership for Southern Equity (PSC) presented community engagement findings for the Park at Gillum study area, reporting roughly 31–34 acres studied, high occupancy of units, an average rent of $611.93 per month, widespread concerns about utilities and housing conditions, and strong resident apprehension about eviction and displacement.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6701961,"Consultant TSW presents four‑site redevelopment concepts; Site A on Forest Parkway recommended as priority",270,1661000,1931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5361778-2d377c233f72eee37b9f312cd4b32811&start=1661&end=1931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5361778-2d377c233f72eee37b9f312cd4b32811/thumbnail_1661000.jpg","/articles/6701961/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Consultant-TSW-presents-foursite-redevelopment-concepts-Site-A-on-Forest-Parkway-recommended-as-priority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701961-da3f48c9db23fe39c31c6f6c11469d31/orig.mp4?Expires=1771096245&Signature=WqDx-PXzNP4hYzzZty8xaDgU9W~ITL37OG9EKxa68UfBn8r0jfPQU3mBobH2riAtZYvhwflc-wEI~i8PAMHRmP45xCBNDI4SlpRk2sISL-B6LR4RaMaY9C8bjOfvr7NUwEw7XEvXgOqkxGF9U5ZsQZt3GZTgeSWyPpI-tcdiIYtjgeyIKMc5GCSg10yHnl7u5SPzrVw-vqHRi8Q-pZEEvyjggNtmzyimn2PqzQG95v~W-O4v-TeuewxwlygGxEZJx6AdkPrqnd7DMZElvcqzaBCatqfROhC4ZPhs5RNAYFBvcY3dT2Wr6tH5rlefm3dRo9S5WWE6HpPSaa3Lc0seBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jia Lee, a planner from consultant TSW, briefed the URA on a four‑site study and concept designs for a priority parcel along Forest Parkway.

Lee said the firms identified four candidate sites for redevelopment within the URA boundary, and recommended Site A, a roughly 7.45‑acre area fronting Forest Parkway, Springdale Road and Central Avenue, as the highest priority because “most of the parcels are already controlled by URA.” She presented two development scenarios for Site A: one that assumes the URA cannot acquire an adjacent corner parcel and places small‑scale commercial along Forest Parkway with mixed‑use and townhouse development behind it; and a second scenario that assumes the corner parcel can be acquired and centers a plaza and vertical mixed‑use at the corner with residential transitions behind it.

In scenario one, Lee described one‑story retail and “live‑work” buildings along Forest Parkway, three‑story flats over retail, townhouses, pocket parks and an entry boulevard into the site. In the corner‑acquisition scenario, Lee said the plan would allow a public plaza for outdoor dining and small gatherings, with mixed‑use buildings and 2–3 story residential stepping down toward existing streets.

Lee noted access points from Forest Parkway and multiple entries from Central Avenue, described surface and on‑street parking strategies and said townhouses would include built‑in garages and on‑street guest parking. The packet includes concept images, bubble diagrams and a recommended next step: finalize a preferred concept, produce 3‑D renderings and coordinate planning staff and zoning review.

Board members asked about parking, staging of phasing, and whether the URA should include the corner parcel in acquisition plans. Economic development staff said Planning and Community Development will need to review parking requirements and zoning for cottage courts and other housing types as concepts advance.

The consultant suggested the URA select a preferred option and directed staff to coordinate with planning to create a working concept for the chosen site. The board did not take a formal vote on a preferred scenario at the meeting and asked staff to review the materials and reconvene with the consultant.

","TSW representative Jia Lee presented concept plans for four potential URA development sites and recommended Site A—fronting Forest Parkway and Springdale Road—as the highest priority for detailed concept planning. Two development scenarios were presented depending on whether the corner parcel can be acquired.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6701966,"Finance director presents June 2025 year‑end report; investment income exceeds budget",654,490000,1144000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5361778-2d377c233f72eee37b9f312cd4b32811&start=490&end=1144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5361778-2d377c233f72eee37b9f312cd4b32811/thumbnail_490000.jpg","/articles/6701966/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Finance-director-presents-June-2025-yearend-report-investment-income-exceeds-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701966-ea00bfdf524163cf7ec184a1d2cf1459/orig.mp4?Expires=1771096245&Signature=ZD10PXqMOkfaTWs1LwitgxBLrE5SKGDyTafvGnxt-bxeS9xajihd6~Xavqis0~DpWnhw-L3y0eJ-RwC-31pwQg3sP9aBBpDDnTymSFPcM0nYwmy6NpeHk2DKfR-TteUmG5H0GywylbEwuZplYcT6jA2EL~wVw0mYmccC-uqTevSx0ez8smWF5I9hq4Nka5iaMCBRihHGos9Fv0IO49lUaav2KinESH2z~2T4ELmxrxpQx257RyK-AO~10pFMo5gCHFB8dptY0IW0K8EPSX1xatNlwVPVuD2HcHhjC7B07WOspSkanPFXa2EhZaYftOGZJ2Hu09bjbnp1yAVNJ1C4vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director Wiggins presented the URA financial report for June 2025 and described the year‑end close work staff will complete before auditors arrive.

Wiggins opened the presentation by saying, “I wanna start out saying that this is the financial report for June 2025.” He walked through operating cash, operating revenue and operating expenses and reviewed balances in three bank accounts and the URA’s Georgia Fund 1 investments.

Key figures Wiggins reported include:
- Investment income budgeted: $1,597,004.64; year‑to‑date actual for June: $1,767,006.62 — an overage of $170,001.98.
- Operating expense year‑to‑date actual: $1,519,006.37 against a budgeted amount (reported in packet) — staff noted spending remained below budget.
- Georgia Fund 1 (investment) beginning balances and reinvested earnings were presented as part of the month‑end statements that will carry into the new fiscal year.

Wiggins told the board the finance team will ‘‘be cleaning things up for the auditors’’ during year‑end closing, including journal entries to reallocate portions of salaries to economic development and adjustments to the URA bond line item. He said the $435,000 URA bond payment appears in department reports and will be reclassified into capital outlay in the FY26 budget as part of the cleanup.

Board members asked clarifying questions about the URA bond line, the designation of capital outlay, and a payment appearing in departmental reports. Wiggins said some payments (for example, payments to an economic development group) will be reallocated by journal entry, applying a percentage of salary to the related fund.

Wiggins also noted the packet included bank statements, department payment reports, and the revenue/expense report from the city’s financial system for trustees and auditors to review.

","Director Wiggins presented the URA financial report for June 2025, reporting that year‑to‑date investment income exceeded budget by roughly $170,000 and that staff will complete year‑end cleanups for the audit.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6701952,"Economic development staff outlines Main Street events, business wins and pipeline of projects",937,5012000,5949000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5361778-2d377c233f72eee37b9f312cd4b32811&start=5012&end=5949","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5361778-2d377c233f72eee37b9f312cd4b32811/thumbnail_5012000.jpg","/articles/6701952/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Economic-development-staff-outlines-Main-Street-events-business-wins-and-pipeline-of-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701952-512a4b35e4720c89f8a391c0e3608db2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771096245&Signature=QFb61B0Wp5f4mCYU-ciI1XliyPYqK1zdBii~K6PGFrOuy5QGknxM2WnhB~JgJPrcouRPpYOQ7gKKX9bTVd56dpRpF-d2nxGbaTa68L2GPfAbr9amBdoL7hvuWOaA10IzcGrcj28Md4bt5b8B3CdMLCBkGd-l2~3AW-qo08Brs5aYRmUQDONS0ptEMQgToK7oCklefUB3IRDIFcp7f83kDWvmaWTj7238oyMo4YJVmeUw8NH4rjNgKRzLZ~lK1Gmf8rxfgANl5N5~maBaoAyJLSh5q00OEDy7OJFlB9odgF84RZ2tnm4b2OVPnDpytVNagxvDTVIzIjOPeHsSkXBmUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Economic development staff briefed the URA on a range of promotional events, business retention efforts and development activity across Forest Park.

Upcoming Main Street and downtown events listed included a morning yoga series (Up Early on Main) on Aug. 23 and Sept. 20, a Longest Table event on Oct. 5, and the annual Blues on Main with new attractions this year. Staff said new branded collateral, light pole banners and a ‘‘Boxes in Blooms’’ public art planter program will be deployed downtown.

Staff reported recent business activity and project updates: a ribbon cutting for the Extra Mile gas station on Jonesboro Road; prospective facility expansions from Russell Landscape; Maker Studio (shipping‑container homes and restaurants) exploring a fabrication site; and a possible headquarters/expansion by Matthews International that would include higher‑paid automated warehouse roles. The office is pursuing property leads for these prospects.

Smaller housing and commercial development updates included Carter on Main (32 townhome units) moving toward resubmission of updated plans, Carter on Scott (17 single‑family homes) with a pending land disturbance permit, MARTA OEM station demolition under way on Old Dixie, and Florence on Main (Prestwick development) awaiting DCA tax credit results. Digital Realty held a data‑center town hall; staff said further Urban Design Review Board steps are pending.

Staff also described workforce initiatives, including partnerships for job placement and a forthcoming job fair, and ongoing improvements to marketing materials, property “one‑pagers,” and the city website to better present available parcels. Staff said they will place new For‑Lease signs and update property collateral across URA parcels in the coming weeks.

","Economic development staff reported upcoming Main Street events, a public art plan, several business expansions and a pipeline of housing and industrial projects, including potential relocations and a data center review process.","actionData","errors"]

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URA approves FY2025–26 operating budget, authorizes $435,400 transfer and grants Georgia Power easement

Partners for Southern Equity reports resident engagement and survey findings for Park at Gillum: average rent $611.93; displacement concerns high

Consultant TSW presents four‑site redevelopment concepts; Site A on Forest Parkway recommended as priority

Finance director presents June 2025 year‑end report; investment income exceeds budget

Economic development staff outlines Main Street events, business wins and pipeline of projects