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City of Stockbridge
Bringing People
Together
STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Council Meeting
Mayor
Agenda
Anthony Ford
May 14, 2018 6:00 PM
Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt
Councilman Elton Alexander
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
Councilman Alphonso Thomas

CITY MANAGER
Randy Knighton

CITY CLERK
Stockbridge City Hall
Vanessa Holiday
4640 N. Henry Blvd.
DEPUTY CLERK Stockbridge, GA 30281
Randi Rainey
Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com

CITY ATTORNEY Phone: 770­389­7900

Michael Williams Fax: 770­389­7912
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Mananger
Councilman Elton Alexander Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
Councilman Alphonso Thomas

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Approval of the Minutes for the following meetings: 3/12/18, 4/3/2018 and
4/9/2018
1 Draft Minutes of 3/12/2018
2 Draft SCM of 4/3/2018
3 Draft Minutes of 4/9/2018

PUBLIC COMMENTS

CEREMONIAL
4 Stockbridge Wastewater Treatment Plant Gold Award Presented to: Brad
Holtsinger, Sewer Superintendent
5 Public Works Week Proclamation
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6 Teacher Appreciation Week Proclamation
7 Small Business Week Proclamation
8 Proclamation­ Eagles Landing Christian Academy Football Team
9 Letter of Congratulations­ Stockbridge High School Football & Basketball
Teams

PRESENTATION
10 Henry County Development Authority Update

OLD BUSINESS
11 Council Consideration to approve Vehicle Waiver Policy
12 Council Consideration to approve Supplier Diversity Policy

NEW BUSINESS
13 Council Consideration to update City Alcohol Ordinance
14 Council Consideration to approve Electrical Contractor, J.R. Pilcher for City
Hall Fountain Repairs in the amount of $32,250.00
15 Council Consideration to approve use of the Merle Manders Conference
Center Meeting Room 1,2 and 3 for Georgia Municipal Association Regional
Training Conference August 22, 2018.

PUBLIC HEARING

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS (Randy Knighton)

CITY CLERK'S COMMENTS (Vanessa Holiday)

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

ADJOURNMENT

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Stockbridge
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance
the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused
on sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.

SUMMARY MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
Councilman Alphonso Thomas
Call to Order by Mayor Ford

Invocation by Randy Knighton, City Manager.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members of
Council were present

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt motioned to amend the Agenda to remove item #6 and item #11,
and to hear item #10 and item #14 following Executive Session; and to add under
Ceremonial a Women’s History Month presentation and for a Resolution to be presented
to Mayor Ford; second by Councilman Blount. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilman Blount motioned to adopt the Minutes of: Public Hearing 1/8/2018, City
Council Meeting 1/8/2018 and Work Session Meeting 1/30/2018; second by Mayor Pro
Tem Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None

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CEREMONIAL:
1. Women’s History Month presentation made to Owners of Sarah’s Country
Cooking, Stockbridge, GA. by Councilman Alexander.

2. 2018 Women’s History Month Proclamation read by Mayor Ford.

3. 2018 Paint Henry Blue/Child Abuse Prevention/Awareness Month
Proclamation presented by Mayor Ford to members of the Paint Henry Blue
organization.

4. Resolution for the Georgia Senate Chamber presented to Mayor Ford by
Senator Emanuel Jones.

OLD BUSINESS:
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED: Conditional Use Request: CU-17-09-S
Applicant: Reggie Sylvain 128 Bayberry Hills McDonough, GA 30253
Agent: Arkos Engineering 125 Westridge Ind. McDonough, GA 30253
Location: 3952 Walt Stephens Road LL 7 & 26, 12th District.
Parcel ID No. 031-02014000
Request: Conditional Use for Funeral Home in C-2 (General Commercial)
Presented by: Camilla Moore, Community Development Director
Item was removed from the Agenda/No Action Taken by the Council.

6. Council Consideration to approve use of the Ted Strickland Community
Center on April 26, 2018 for the Senior Fun Day event.
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Gantt
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt motioned to approve the use of the Ted Strickland
Community Center on April 26, 2018 to host Senior Fun Day; second by
Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS:
7. Council Consideration to Partner with A Friend’s House to allow for the
Annual Fundraiser “Taste of Henry” to display signage throughout the City.
Presented by Nan Jenkins, Director of Development of A Friend’s House
Nan Jenkins, Director of Development of A Friend’s House noted this will be
the 17th A Friend’s House has participated in the Taste of Henry and has
asked for Mayor and Council to allow display of signage throughout the City.
The Taste of Henry event will take place on Friday, April 20th and the City
will have a tent and a food truck at the event to promote upcoming City
activities.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt motioned to approve the Council Consideration to
Partner with A Friend’s House to allow for the Annual Fundraiser “Taste of
Henry” to display signage throughout the City; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. The motion passed 5-0.
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8. Council Consideration for use of the Ted Strickland Community Center on
May 2, 2018 for GMA to conduct a Regional Workshop on the new
requirements for Background Checks/Fingerprinting, Pre-Employment,
Alcohol License Procedures, and have a Speaker from the Department of
Revenue speak on Alcohol License Requirements and ISO ratings.
Presented by: Camilla Moore, Community Development Director
Camilla Moore, Community Development Director noted GMA has
requested to use the Ted Strickland Community Center on May 2, 2018 to
conduct a Regional Workshop on the new requirements for Background
Checks/Fingerprinting, Pre-Employment, Alcohol License Procedures once
adopted by the government.

Mayor Ford noted this to be a great thing for the City; but does not recall
GMA holding anything like this in the past. The Clerk noted while attending
the last Clerk’s Conference, GMA asked City Clerks to submit locations in
their respective cities that were available to hold their Regional Training
making is conducive for others to not travel far distances, and she submitted
Stockbridge as a prime location.

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to approve the use of the Ted Strickland
Community Center on May 2, 2018 for GMA to conduct a Regional
Workshop on the new requirements for Background Checks/Fingerprinting,
Pre-Employment, Alcohol License Procedures; second by Mayor Pro Tem
Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

9. Council Consideration to fill vacancy for the Planning Commission
Presented by: Camilla Moore, Community Development Director

Councilman Blount motioned to appoint Kathleen Nelson to fill an unexpired
term; second by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

10.Council Consideration to approve Full Service Tank Maintenance provided
by American Tank Maintenance for multiple years in an amount not to
exceed $614,190.00 Re: RFP17ITB082817-DRR
Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist
Item was removed from the Agenda/No Action Taken by the Council.

11.Council Consideration to approve Georgia Power Lighting Service Agreement for
Memorial Park LED Conversion in the amount of $27,000.00 SPLOST funding.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted Clark Park and Gardner Park have been converted to LED
lighting and Memorial Park will be the final Phase converting the street and
park lights from sodium vapor to LED. Mr. Aaron noted the funding will come
from SPLOST in the amount of $27,000.00.

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Councilman Blount motioned to approve Georgia Power Lighting Service
Agreement for Memorial Park LED Conversion in the amount of $27,000.00
SPLOST funding; second by Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 5-0.

12.Council Consideration to approve Georgia Power Lighting Service Agreement for
Maintenance Facility LED conversion in the amount of $630 per month.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted the City currently has ten (10) lights at the maintenance
facility; with the agreement, four (4) additional LED lights will be installed for
street sweeping operations. Mr. Aaron also noted this will increase the
lighting capacity by 40% with the electrical bill increasing 27% in the amount
of $630 per month.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt motioned to approve Georgia Power Lighting Service
Agreement for Maintenance Facility LED conversion in the amount of $630 per
month; second by Councilwoman Robinson. The motion passed 5-0.

DISCUSSION:
13. Council Discussion to amend Ordinance Section 9.04.130 - Maximum number
of distilled spirits retail licenses permitted to exclude the City’s Downtown
Development Authority.
Presented by: Camilla Moore, Community Development Director
No Action from the Council.

QUARTERLY BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS
(Will present at the April 24, 2018 Work Session meeting)

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Mr. Knighton noted the success of the City’s recent Town Hall regarding the
De-Annexation Legislation and encouraged residents to attend the next Town Hall
on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. reminding citizens to ask questions and
be informed, referenced information on the City’s website; and asked citizens to
contact staff at City Hall with any questions and/or concerns they may have.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY CLERK
Mrs. Holiday reminded the public of the CodeRED app on the City’s website and
encouraged residents to sign up to receive weather alerts.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Thomas noted Women’s History Month and lifted the name of Georgia
Knight Henderson, born in 1900 in Dublin, Georgia and owner of the land donated
to build Knights Monumental AME Church on Red Oak Dr., and where she was
the pastor from 1958 – 1975.

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Councilman Blount thanked everyone for coming out and thanked everyone who
has been working diligently to Save Our City; and asked that anyone with
questions to please visit the City’s website for facts and the truth.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt thanked everyone for their continued prayers and support;
noted the positive support of the City on Facebook, NextDoor and other social
media outlets and asked that everyone spread the word.

Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for coming out, thanked all of the women
who he had honored during the 2018 Women’s History Month initiative prior to the
meeting; noted only a small minority of people support the proposed city and
stated that he does not; followed up on his comments from the recent Town Hall of
March 8th stating staff is working hard and making good decisions regarding the
legislation; noted comments from the public will be taken into consideration by staff
and officials; and thanked everyone for showing love to the City of Stockbridge.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked the women who were honored tonight for
Women’s History Month; noted the City of Stockbridge is moving forward and
there is more to do; noted she was in attendance when Judge Matthew McCord
was honored at the State Capitol earlier in the day; thanked staff for standing
strong for the City; referenced the Resolution Senator Jones also presented to
Mayor Anthony Ford at the State Capitol today.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford referenced Carrie Mae Hambrick and Merle Manders in honor of
Women’s History Month; noted Judge McCord was honored today at the Georgia
State Capitol by Senator Emanuel Jones; noted he was surprised by Senator
Jones when he was also presented with a Resolution in the gallery of the Senate;
noted he wants the City to be successful, whole and complete; asked everyone to
enjoy Spring Break, and wished everyone a Happy Easter.

Mayor Ford read the upcoming meetings and events.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meeting will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are
subject to change. Please visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook
page or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates and detailed information.

• Youth Council Meeting, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall in
the Chamber
• Ethics Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall in
the Levi Meeting Room

• Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall
in the Chamber CANCELLED

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• Legislative Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall
in the Chamber

• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday March 19, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.
at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room

• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at
6:00 P.M. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room

• Stockbridge Association of Businesses Meeting, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at
6:00 P.M. at Ted Strickland Community Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail.

• Council Work Session Meeting, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. at City Hall
in the Levi Meeting Room

UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Paint Henry Blue – Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 7:00 PM at McDonough
Municipal Court 369 Macon St., McDonough, GA 30253.

• All City Offices will be closed Friday, March 30th in observance of Good Friday.

• Job Fair in Partnership with Goodwill Industries, Thursday, April 5th from
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. at the Merle Manders Conference Center

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt motioned to convene Executive for Personnel, Litigation and
Real Estate; second by Councilwoman Robinson. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilman Thomas motioned to adjourn into Executive Session; second by
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilman Thomas motioned to reconvene the regular meeting; second by
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilman Blount motioned to appoint Kathleen Nelson to the Planning
Commission to fill an unexpired term; second by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The
motion passed 5-0.

Councilman Thomas motioned to adjourn the meeting; second by Councilman
Blount. The motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CMC Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

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Stockbridge Wastewater
Treatment Plant Gold Award
presented to:
Brad Holtsinger, Sewer
Superintendent
Presented by: Pam Burnett,
GAWP Executive Director
Proclamation
Of the Honorable Mayor & Council

As elected officials of the great City of Stockbridge, Georgia, it is both our pleasure and
duty to recognize great programs such as the 2017 Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy
Football program.

Whereas, this honorable body commends rare athletic achievement, and gives special
honor and commendation to those athletic teams who pursue such excellence that they
become examples for the youth of this community; and

Whereas, Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy has won its third consecutive 4-A Private
State Championship; and

Whereas, we commend the Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy administration, led by
Principal Doug Campbell, for your leadership and noting the ELCA mission: to glorify
God by assisting parents in involving their children in a growing relationship with Jesus
Christ through Kingdom Education. Our athletic program should support this
commitment through Kingdom Athletics. We use athletics as a tool to train our students
to “Win the Day” as part of the life-long, Bible-based, Christ-centered process of leading
a child to Christ, building a child up in Christ and equipping a child to serve Christ. We
look forward to an amazing season in 2018!

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Anthony S. Ford, Mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia, along with
Councilmembers Elton Alexander, John Blount, LaKeisha Gantt, Neat Robinson and
Alphonso Thomas do hereby congratulate Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy for your
outstanding accomplishments. This body honors the Chargers and wishes you the best
of luck in your future endeavors.

This the 14th day of May 2018.

Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CMC
Letter of Congratulations
As elected officials of the great City of Stockbridge, Georgia, it is both our pleasure and
duty to recognize great programs such as the 2017 – 2018 Stockbridge High School
Football and Basketball programs.

This honorable body commends athletic achievement and gives special honor and
commendation to those athletic teams who pursue such excellence that they become
examples for the youth of this community.

Football Coach Kevin “The Admiral” Whitley, along with an outstanding and talented
coaching staff have brought a tradition of winning to Tiger Nation with yet another
impressive year for the Tigers repeating as 4-AAAAA Regions Champs and advancing to
the Quarterfinals.

Basketball Head coach Rodney Latham led Tigers to a record-setting season, who spent
most of the year ranked in the top 10. and advanced to the Elite Eight round for the first
time in school history.

Once again, the Stockbridge High School Tigers continue to make us proud! Having a
great athletic program offers many of the Tigers an opportunity to continue their
athletic and academic careers with well-deserved scholarships.

We commend the Stockbridge High School Administration, led by Principal Eric Watson,
for your leadership both in the classroom and on the field and court. This body
congratulates the Tigers and we wish you the best of luck in the 2018-2019 seasons.

This the 14th day of May 2018.

Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CMC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

2017 RESULTS
Henry County Development Authority

Mission
The mission of the Henry County Development Authority is to promote economic
development in Henry County through the attraction of new investment and jobs
and the retention and expansion of existing industries.

Vision
Henry County’s global connections and skilled labor force become home to leading
companies in diversified industries, making our county a dynamic place to live,
work and play.

As the cornerstone of Atlanta’s New South, Henry County’s dynamic employers,
modern industrial and office parks and sites, and exceptional quality of life offers a
world-class workforce and a welcoming and diverse community, with 21 st century
infrastructure and extensive educational and career opportunities.
Henry County Development Authority

BOARD OF STAFF
DIRECTORS
Casey Crumbley
District 1
Leonard Sledge
Executive Director

David Linton (Secretary/Treasurer) Leah Brown
District 2 Director of Marketing & Existing Industry

Charles Mobley (Vice Chairman) Terry Collins
District 3 Office Manager

David Gill (Chairman) Rod Meadows
District 4 Attorney

Pierre Clements Connor Dalrymple
District 5 Intern
A Few Statistics

LABOR FORCE GROWTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$68,000 $66,905
6.2 $65,342
5.5 $66,000
4.5 $64,000
$62,000
$60,000 $58,242
$58,000
$56,000
$54,000
2015 2016 2017 $52,000
Labor Force 105,115 108,313 112,245 2015 2016 2017 2014 2015 2016
Making an Impact
2017 Highlights

1,842 $282.5 M 3.5 M
COMPANIES NEW JOBS NEW CAPITAL INVESTMENT SQUARE FEET

PROJECTED LOCAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT - $16+ Million in Revenue
* Annual Projected Revenue Over 10 Years Based on Capital Investment Figures Provided
Chooses HENRY

“ Luxottica has been part of the Atlanta
community for 20 years and this is a
particularly exciting time for us. Growing our
footprint here represents a new step in

serving our wholesale customers ...

Fabrizio Uguzzoni,
President of Luxottica Wholesale N.A.

$77.5 MILLION INVESTMENT
1,000 JOBS
713,304 SF
Chooses HENRY

“ Our expansion into the Greater Atlanta
region highlights the growth, popularity
and diversification we are experiencing
throughout our entire operation.

Donnie Burris, CEO of Burris Logistics

$46.7 MILLION INVESTMENT
75 JOBS
250,OOO SF
Chooses HENRY

“ The strategic location and
sophistication of the new facility will
allow us to provide our industry’s best

service and product to our customers in
the Southeast.

Frank Myers
COO of S&S Activewear

$33 MILLION INVESTMENT - 300 JOBS – 505,807 SF
Marketing & Awareness
§ Conferences and Trade Shows
§ Blogs and E-mails
§ Website Visits
27,514 users (54.9% increase from 2016)
33,888 Sessions ( 46.9% increase from 2016)
§ Social Media
Increased Facebook fans by 1,817
77 new LinkedIn Connections
220 additional Twitter followers
Facebook Ads reached 212,500 people
§ Targeted Marketing Campaigns
Digital Ads were seen by over 500,000 people
Target Industry Clusters
Aerospace Agribusiness Arts Automotive
Contact Centers Data Centers Defense Digital Entertainment
Energy & Environment Film & Television Financial Services Food Processing
Headquarters Information Technology Life Sciences Logistics & Transportation
Manufacturing Music Tourism

Bioscience
FinTech
Technology
Supply Chain
Mobility & Internet of Things

Advanced Manufacturing
Healthcare
Logistics
Professional Solutions
Project Pipeline
Pre – 2018 Project Pipeline 2018 Project Pipeline
Professional Other Other
Solutions 2% 18%
Healthcare 7%

Professional
Solutions

Logistics
28% Healthcare
Advanced 9% Advanced
Manufacturing Manufacturing
58% 55%
Logistics
2018
§ Create Henry County’s first
Community Improvement District

§ Enhance communication of the Henry
County economic development
opportunity

§ Develop strategy to create additional
industry clusters

§ Expand the project pipeline
Companies That Choose Henry
HENRY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
www.ChooseHenry.com
STATE OF GEORGIA

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC

BEVERAGES ON CITY PROPERTY; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY;

TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE

DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, the governing authority of the City of Stockbridge is the Mayor and

Council thereof;

WHEREAS, the governing authority of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia desires to adopt

the regulations pertaining the consumption of alcoholic beverages on City property; and,

WHEREAS, the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Stockbridge, Georgia, will

be positively impacted by the adoption of this Ordinance.

NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE HEREBY

ORDAINS:

Section 1. That Section 11.04.110 of the Stockbridge Municipal Code is hereby
amended by deleting said section in its entirety and replacing it with the following

“11.04.110 - Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places.

A. Definitions. As used in this section:

"Alcohol or alcoholic beverage" means and includes all alcohol, distilled spirits,
beer, malt beverage, wine or fortified wine.

"City property" means and includes any land, structure, parking area or other
realty, or any easement or right-of-way owned, leased, rented or held by the city of
Stockbridge, Georgia.
B. It is unlawful for any person to possess or consume any alcoholic beverage upon or
within any city property; provided however that it shall be lawful to possess or consume
any alcoholic beverage at the Merle Manders Conference Center and the Ted Strickland
Community Center if during an event sponsored by the City or during an event for which
such facility has been rented for use for a private event.

C. Any person violating this section shall be subject to a monetary fine:

1. Not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) nor to exceed two hundred
fifty dollars ($250.00) for the first such violation;

2. Not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) nor to exceed three hundred
fifty dollars ($350.00) for the second violation;

3. Not less than three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) nor to exceed one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) for the third and subsequent violations.

Section 2. The preamble of this Ordinance shall be considered to be and is hereby

incorporated by reference as if fully set out herein.

Section 3. (a) It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Mayor and Council that all

sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are or were, upon their

enactment, believed by the Mayor and Council to be fully valid, enforceable and constitutional.

(b) It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Mayor and Council that, to the greatest

extent allowed by law, each and every section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this

Ordinance is severable from every other section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this

Ordinance. It is hereby further declared to be the intention of the Mayor and Council that, to the

greatest extent allowed by law, no section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this

Ordinance is mutually dependent upon any other section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase

of this Ordinance.
(c) In the event that any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance

shall, for any reason whatsoever, be declared invalid, unconstitutional or otherwise

unenforceable by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, it is the

express intent of the Mayor and Council that such invalidity, unconstitutionality or

unenforceability shall, to the greatest extent allowed by law, not render invalid, unconstitutional

or otherwise unenforceable any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or

sections of the Ordinance and that, to the greatest extent allowed by law, all remaining phrases,

clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of the Ordinance shall remain valid, constitutional,

enforceable, and of full force and effect.

Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby

expressly repealed.

Section 5. Penalties in effect for violations of the City of Stockbridge at the time of the

effective date of this Ordinance shall be and are hereby made applicable to this Ordinance and

shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 6. The effective date of this Ordinance shall be the date it is signed by the

Mayor.

[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
ORDAINED this _________ day of ________________________________ 2018.

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA

Anthony S. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Michael Williams, City Attorney

Date Presented to Mayor:______________________

Date Received from Mayor:______________________
