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Forest Park council approves Willie Finch Community Garden murals and Pine Ridge Road wall art
Summary
Council approved awarding the Willie Finch Community Garden mural and three Pine Ridge Road wall installations to the recommended vendor after procurement received three quotes. Councilmembers framed the project as a community beautification and heritage effort.
Forest Park — The Forest Park City Council voted Dec. 15 to approve public‑art installations at the Willie Finch Community Garden and three wall structures on Pine Ridge Road, accepting procurement's recommendation to award the work to the lowest responsive bidder.
Procurement staff told the council the request for quotes was sent to about eight to nine artists in the Metro Atlanta area and that three quotes were received; staff recommended awarding to the responsive vendor, Sarah Neuberger. Procurement said samples of the vendor's prior municipal work and a brief rendering of the planned "past, present and future" Pine Ridge mural were provided in the council packet. A procurement representative said further stakeholder discussion would refine the final design.
Council members voiced support during discussion, noting the project honors community figures such as Willie Finch and aims to beautify public spaces for residents and children who walk the neighborhood. Councilwoman Wells emphasized that although the site is in Ward 4, the installations are intended for the whole community.
Vote and implementation: The council moved and seconded the item and recorded unanimous affirmative votes. Procurement will finalize the contract and coordinate stakeholder input and design refinements before installation.
The project will proceed under procurement's typical contracting process; cost and precise timeline were not specified in the meeting record.
