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date: 2019-10-29
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STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Council Meeting
Mayor
Agenda
Anthony Ford
October 29, 2019 6:00 PM
Mayor Pro Tem John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilman Elton Alexander
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
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2019 6:00 PM

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

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: 10/14/2019
1 Draft Minutes of 10/14/2019

PUBLIC COMMENTS

PRESENTATION
2 Project Proposal for Interim Youth Enrichment Development/Administration of
World­Class Youth Enrichment Programs­ The K­Piano Learning Foundation ­
Presented by: Kenneth L. Wilson Sr. Executive Director
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3 3rd Quarter Summary Reports 2019
1. Stockbridge Youth Council
2. Downtown Development Authority
3.Economic Development
4.Main Street
5. Conference Center/Events
6.Community Development
7.Public Works
8. Finance ­ Presented by:

NEW BUSINESS
4 Council Consideration to approve use of the Merle Manders Conference
Center as the City's Official polling location effective January 1, 2020 in
coordination with the schedule of the Henry County Elections Office ­
Presented by: Dan Richardson­ Vice Chair of Henry County Elections
5 Council Consideration to approve the City's 2020 Benefits Package ­
Presented by: Renee Wheeler, John Wiggins
6 Council Consideration to approve the City's Updated IT (Information
Technology Policy) ­ Presented by: Recardo Tucker­ IT Manager , Renee
Wheeler
7 Council Consideration to approve the City's Updated Cell Phone & Usage
Policy ­ Presented by: Recardo Tucker­ IT Manager, Renee Wheeler
8 Council Consideration to approve a Resolution authorizing $25,000 in
matching fund for an ARC (Atlanta Regional Commission) Grant in the amount
of $125,000 applied for by the City's Project Manager Keck & Wood ­
Presented by: Randy Knighton
9 Council Consideration to approve the replacement of the Access Control
System for the Municipal Court Building in the amount of $42,706.95. Funding
Source: FY19 Governments Bldg. Budget ­ Presented by: Decius Aaron
10 Council Consideration to approve the City's Street Acceptance Policy ­
Presented by: Decius Aaron
11 Council Consideration to amend Chapter 5­ Public Works of the City's Code of
Ordinances ­ Presented by: Decius Aaron
12 Council Consideration to amend Chapter 5.12­ Solid Waste Collection and
Disposal of the City Code of Ordinances ­ Presented by:
13 Council Consideration to amend Chapter 8.30­ Stormwater Management of
the City's Code of Ordinances ­ Presented by: Decius Aaron
14 Council Consideration to appoint members to the Stockbridge Public Facility
Authority ­ Presented by: Michael Williams

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

October 29, 2019 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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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)

ADJOURNMENT

October 29, 2019 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
Date: 18 October 2019

To: Randy Knighton-City Manager, City of Stockbridge

From: Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority

Re: 2019 3rd QTR Report of Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority to the Board of Mayor and
Council (BOMC)

I. EVENTS/2019 DDA Meetings:
Oct 21
Nov 18
Dec 16

II. MARKETING & BRANDING
DDA discussed with JLL about guidance with best plan moving forward pertaining the Firehouse/Master
Plan.

III. BUSINESS RECRUITMENT & DEVELOPMENT
JLL will have a plan of action for the DDA to follow be

STRATEGIC PLANNING
DDA has discussed with TSW regarding developing blue prints/design for the firehouse building. Plans
are to have design presented at the November.
Stockbridge
Main Street Program
3rd Quarter – 2019 Report
Stockbridge Main Street Program

 Our Mission: To design an
identifiable downtown
historic district that
promotes economic
development, encourages
cultural enrichment, and
nurtures community spirit.
July 2019
August 2019
August 2019
September 2019

29 Small Business are
being served!
September 2019

 Main Street Movie
September 2019
Piccadilly Puppets
THANK YOU!
2019 3 Quarterly Report
rd

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Finance Summary

Mission: The Finance Department provides
professional oversight and consultation to City
programs and services regarding financial,
accounting, and budgetary practices. Our focus is to
ensure compliance to all relevant financial and
budgetary regulations, including Georgia Budget Law
and state statutes governing financial information.
Department Description: The Finance Department
provides financial management services to City
departments, and the City Council. The
department oversees the preparation and monitoring
of the City’s annual budget, cash management and
investments, and prepares the City’s Long Range
Financial Forecast.
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

2019 2019 YTD 2019 2019 YTD % of YTD
Budget 30-Sep Actual Encumbrances Actual + 30-Jun Budget
Amended Budget Encumbrances Variances
Description
Taxes $9,291,677 $6,151,258 $4,713,579 $4,713,579 ($1,437,679) 76.63%
Licenses and Permits $680,731 $510,548 $495,530 $495,530 ($15,019) 97.06%
Intergovernmental $286,540 $214,905 $270,122 $270,122 $55,216 125.69%
Fines and Forfeitures $87,647 $65,735 $65,518 $65,518 ($217) 99.67%
Charges for Services $80,890 $60,668 $99,281 $99,281 $38,613 163.65%
Investment Income $1,079 $809 $1,951 $1,951 $1,143 241.25%
Other Revenues $451,278 $338,459 $216,223 $216,223 ($122,236) 63.88%
Total General Fund Revenues $10,879,842 $7,342,381 $5,862,203 $0 $5,862,203 ($1,480,178) 79.84%

Expenses
General Government $3,466,458 $2,599,844 $2,397,611 $197,036 $2,594,647 $5,197 99.80%
Governing Body $317,077 $237,808 $279,867 $4,911 $284,778 ($46,970) 119.75%
Executive $775,970 $581,977 $451,171 $71,281 $522,452 $59,525 89.77%
Clerk's Office $438,576 $328,932 $280,861 $10,618 $291,479 $37,453 88.61%
Finance $1,010,102 $757,577 $729,098 $70,391 $799,489 ($41,912) 105.53%
Human Resources $457,151 $342,864 $250,494 $16,112 $266,606 $76,258 77.76%
Business Services $202,582 $151,937 $103,948 $226 $104,173 $47,763 68.56%
Information Technology $265,000 $198,750 $302,172 $23,497 $325,669 ($126,919) 163.86%
Judicial $204,248 $153,186 $137,650 $12,445 $150,095 $3,091 97.98%
Public Safety $350,000 $262,500 $143,430 ($19,950) $123,480 $139,020 47.04%
Public Works $2,314,617 $1,735,962 $1,419,253 $179,509 $1,598,762 $137,201 92.10%
Parks $274,106 $205,580 $156,591 $31,874 $188,464 $17,115 91.67%
Government Bldgs & Property $861,747 $646,310 $870,604 $368,040 $1,238,645 ($592,335) 191.65%
City Events $286,861 $215,146 $167,090 $16,290 $183,380 $31,766 85.24%
Housing and development $1,516,144 $1,024,708 $768,136 $246,104 $1,014,241 $122,867 98.98%
Code Enforcement $154,457 $115,842 $94,282 $660 $94,941 $20,901 81.96%
Economic Development $149,866 $112,399 $89,284 $748 $90,032 $22,368 80.10%
Main Street Program $201,650 $151,238 $130,025 $2,268 $132,294 $18,944 87.47%
Planning and Zoning $285,151 $213,863 $89,524 $2,101 $91,626 $122,238 42.84%
Permitting Development $557,820 $418,365 $293,506 $240,328 $533,834 ($115,469) 0.00%
GIS Planning $167,200 $125,400 $71,515 $0 $71,515 $53,885 57.03%
Total expenses $9,274,181 $5,991,347 $6,060,366 $1,031,348 $7,091,714 ($136,078) 118.37%

Operating income (loss) $1,605,661 $1,351,035 ($198,162) ($1,031,348) ($1,229,510) ($1,344,100)

Other financing sources (uses):
Transfer out
MMCC, TSCC, DDA, Cemetery ($397,301) ($297,976) ($248,101) $0 ($248,101) ($49,875)
URA debt service ($1,208,360) ($906,270) ($1,205,860) ** $0 ($1,205,860) $299,590
Total other financing sources (uses) ($1,605,661) ($1,204,246) ($1,453,961) $0 ($1,453,961) $249,715

Net Change in fund balances $0 $146,789 ($1,652,123) ($1,031,348) ($2,683,471) ($1,094,385)
GF REVENUE QUARTERLY TREND 2016 - 2019
$12,000,000

10,339,883
10,230,813
$10,000,000 9,664,612

$8,000,000

5,862,203
$6,000,000
5,650,526
5,388,973
4,943,599

4,185,263
$4,000,000
3,544,290 3,537,946 3,590,539

2,397,144
2,222,467
2,121,485
1,880,487
$2,000,000

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
2016 2017 2018 2019
City of Stockbridge - September 2019- Unaudited
Summary Financial Statement as of September 30, 2019

REVENUES
Total General Fund revenues: $5,862,203
General Fund
$266,921 General Property Taxes, including franchise fees, intangible recording and real estate transfer taxes
$3,127,369 General Sales and Use Taxes (Local Option Sales Tax / LOST and TAVT)
$489,880 Sales and Use Taxes for beer, liquor, and wine
$829,408 Business Taxes (occupational and insurance premium taxes)
$495,530 License, Permits and Regulatory Fees
$270,122 Intergovernmental - LMIG
$99,281 Charges for Services (printing and bad check fees)
$65,518 Fines and Forfeitures
$1,951 Investment Income
$127,086 Rents and Royalties (park pavilions, tower lease, etc.)
$89,137 Other Revenues / Transfers In

EXPENSES
Total General Fund expenses: $7,514,326

$279,867 Governing Body $5,862,203
$451,171 Executive Revenue
$280,861 City Clerk
$250,494 HR Expenditures
$89,284 Economic Development $7,514,326
$729,098 Financial and Administrative
$103,948 Business Services
$302,172 Information Technology
$870,604 Government Buildings and Property
$137,650 Judicial
$143,430 Public Safety
$1,419,253 Public Works
$167,090 City Events
$156,591 Parks
$94,282 Code Enforcement
$130,025 Main Street Program
$89,524 Planning and Zoning
$293,506 Permitting Development
$71,515 GIS Planning
$1,453,961 Debt Service Payment for URA and transfer for MMCC
City of Stockbridge - September 2019 - Unaudited
Financial Statement - Other Funds as of September 30, 2019

Hotel / Motel Fund

REVENUES $326,764 Hotel/Motel Fund
$326,764

EXPENSES $193,371
$193,371
$13,220 City Rebranding
Revenue
$0 RSVP Program for Main Street
$8,894 Newsletter
$326,764 Expenditures
$28,303 Tourism
$142,954 To Chamber

Urban Redevelopment Fund Urban Redevelopment Fund
REVENUES $1,205,860
$1,205,860 Transfers In
$1,205,860 Revenue
EXPENSES $1,205,860 $1,205,860
$680,000 Principal
Expenditures
$525,860 Interest

Citywide Projects Fund Citywide Project Fund
REVENUES $0
Revenue
EXPENSES $546,832
Professional Fees Expenditures
$170,897 Land Purchase $546,832
$340,755 Amphitheater
$35,180 Monument Sign
Cultural Art Center
City of Stockbridge - September 2019 - Unaudited
Financial Statement - Enterprise Funds as of September 30, 2019

Water / Sewer Fund

REVENUES $3,466,934 Water & Sewer Fund
$1,189,660 Sewer Revenue
$1,415,641 Water Revenue
$861,633 SPLOST Contributed Capital $3,217,936
$0 Interest Revenue Revenue
$3,466,934
EXPENSES $3,217,936 Expenditures
$1,702,382 Sewer Expenses
$1,100,432 Water Expenses
$26,425 GEFA Interest
$388,696 Depreciation
$0 Transfer Out

Stormwater Fund
Stormwater Fund
$96,170
REVENUES $96,170 Revenue
$96,170 Stormwater Revenue
Expenditures
$434,393
EXPENSES $434,393
$402,111 Stormwater Expenses
$32,282 Depreciation
$0 Transfer Out

Sanitation Fund
Sanitation Fund $113,847
REVENUES $113,847 Revenue
$113,847 Sanitation Revenue
Expenditures
$966,833
EXPENSES $966,833
$949,843 Sanitation Expenses
$16,989 Depreciation
City of Stockbridge - September 2019 - Unaudited
Financial Statement - Conference Funds as of September 30, 2019

MMCC Fund
MMCC Fund
REVENUES $338,699
$90,598 Conference Center Revenues
$248,101 Transfers In
$338,699

EXPENSES $394,892 Revenue

$350,986 Conference Center Expenses Expenditures
$394,892
$43,906 Depreciation

TSCC Fund
TSCC Fund

REVENUES $34,669
$34,669 Community Center Revenues Revenue
$31,470
Expenditures
EXPENSES $31,470 $34,669
$20,339 Community Center Expenses
$11,132 Depreciation
City of Stockbridge - September 2019- Unaudited
Financial Statement - SPLOST Funds as of September 30, 2019

SPLOST III

REVENUES $167
SPLOST III Fund
CDBG Reimbursement
$167 SPLOST Interest Revenues $167
EXPENSES $1,199,757
$58,300 City Hall & Court Drainage
$0 Multiplex Bldg/Renovation
$0 GIS Update of Water, Sewer and Storm Pipes Revenue
$735,273 WWTP Head Works, Phase 2
$153,120 SCADA Replacement Expenditures
$24,866 Wells Exploration
$228,199 Replace Plastic WTR Lines

$1,199,757

SPLOST IV Fund
SPLOST IV

REVENUES $1,538,253
$1,475,552 SPLOST Revenues
$62,701 SPLOST Interest Revenues
$1,224,295
EXPENSES $1,224,295 Revenue
$0 Land Acquisition - Tye Street $1,538,253
Expenditures
$48,600 Administration
$20,795 Water Meter Replacement
$140 Government Buildings
$0 Road Resurfacing
$1,000,000 Water & Sewer Line Replacement
$154,761 Park Improvements
$0 Court Renovation
QUESTIONS
Quarterly Departmental Monthly Report
3rd Qtr ( July 2019 - September 2019)

Vision Statement:
To deliver premier service while cultivating
loyalty, integrity and memorable
experiences for our customers.
◼ FACILITY -MERLE MANDERS -TED STRICKLAND ◼ CITY SIGNATURE ◼ COUNCIL
RENTALS CONFERENCE COMMUNITY EVENTS INITIATIVES
CENTER CENTER SUPPORT

CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS SERVICES

CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION
REVENUE BY PERIOD JULY 19 – SEPT. 19

CHECK CREDIT CARD TOTAL

FACILITIES (MMCC & TSCC) 28,170.00 21,060.00 49,230.00

EVENT VENDOR/SPONSOR PAYMENTS 6,825.00 13,125.00 19,950.00

AMENTITES (i.e. dance floor, stage, audio etc.) 750.00 1,340.00 2,090.00

TOTAL – 71,270.00 4
CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION
REVENUE BY PERIOD July 19 – Sept. 19 (Breakdown)

CHECK CREDIT CARD TOTAL - net

MMCC BALLROOM 9,810.00 11,090.00 20,900.00

MMCC MTG ROOM 123 11,840.00 940.00 12,780.00

MMCC MTG ROOM 4 3,040.00 900.00 3,940.00

MMCC Training RM 1,950.00 n/a 1,950.00

TSCC 1,500.00 8,130.00 9,630

TOTAL – $39,570.00 5
CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE AT EVENTS – JULY – SEPT. 19

ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE

MMCC 10,660
TSCC 4,500
CITY EVENTS 6,275

TOTAL – 20,775.00 6
CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION
FACILITY USUAGE BY TYPE 3rd Qtr
CITY EVENTS CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE - EVENTS
CAREER FAIR SPLOST
TASTY TUESDAY PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL MTG.
BRIDGEFEST (2-DAY EVENT) EMPLOYEES FINANCIAL
SOUNDS OF SUMMER WELLNESS
911 CEREMONY EMPLOYEES YOGA CLASS
COS - LUNCH & LEARN
MAINSTREET – ENTREPRENUR 12
WEEK WORKSHOP

CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION
FACILITY USUAGE BY TYPE 3rd Qtr

COUNCIL INITATIVES/PARTNERSHIPS
SENIORS BINGO BASH- TSCC
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
YOUTH COUNCIL RETREAT
EX-OFFENDER JOB FAIR

CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS – JULY 19 – SEPTEMBER 19

July – Tasty Tuesday
CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Qtr

JULY - SOUNDS OF SUMMER
LAWN PARTY 10
Sept. – BRIDGEFEST (FRIDAY)
Inaugural – Praise on the Lawn
CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION

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SEPT. – BRIDGEFEST (SATURDAY)

CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS JULY 19 – SEPTEMBER 19

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CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Sept. – BRIDGEFEST
(SATURDAY)
AMAZING KIDZ ZONE
SUPER HERO LANE 13
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND

CULTURAL, LEISURE & EVENTS DIVISION

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PUBLIC WORKS 2019 THIRD QUARTER UPDATE
GVT BLDGS Stormwater
20% 21%

PUBLIC
WORKS
Wastewater
10%

Parks
25%
Water
10%
PROJECTS
Public Works
14%

Stormwater Wastewater Water Public Works Parks GVT BLDGS
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS SUMMARY BY DIVISIONS
2017- 2019
DIVISION CURRENT PROJECTS COMPLETED PROJECTS TOTAL

GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS 6 12 18

PARKS 1 21 22

PUBLIC WORKS 6 6 12

STORMWATER 4 14 18

WATER 5 4 9

SEWER 4 5 9

TOTAL
26 62 88
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS 2017 - PRESENT
DIVISION CURRENT PROJECTS COMPLETED PROJECTS TOTAL COST

GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS $3,593,266 $963,160 $4,556,426

PARKS $48,040 $863,674 $911,714

PUBLIC WORKS $1,971,658 $2,459,493 $4,431,151

STORMWATER $142,600 $609,297 $751,897

WATER $537,138 $1,243,135 $1,780,273

SEWER $5,765,867 $1,103,652 $6,869,519

TOTAL $12,058,569 $7,242,411 $19,300,980
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS COMPARISON
DIVISION 2013 - 2016 2017 - PRESENT

GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS $16,212 $4,556,426

PARKS $83,186 $911,714

PUBLIC WORKS $1,144,437 $4,431,151

STORMWATER $273,852 $751,897

WATER $8,875 $1,780,273

SEWER $0 $6,869,519

TOTAL $1,526,562 $19,300,980
WWTP IMPROVEMENTS
GARDNER PARK
CAMERAS
MEMORIAL PARK CAMERAS
CLARK PARK CAMERAS
QUESTIONS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Randy Knighton, City Manager
FROM: James Touchton, Economic Development Director
DATE: October 24, 2019
SUBJECT: Economic Development Director Quarterly Report

Economic Development Department

Local and Regional Meeting Attendance by the Economic Development Director

• Henry County Advisory Meeting Council for Quality Growth
• Henry County Business Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the HCDA
• Stockbridge Economic Development Summit
• Greater Atlanta Homebuilder’s South Metro Advisory Meeting
• Henry County Chamber of Commerce Business Booster Luncheon
• Carl Vinson Economic Development Certification Class
• Atlanta Regional Commission Land Use Coordinating Committee
• Georgia Economic Developers Association Monthly Meeting

During the last several months I have focused on the finalization of a marketing brochure to help
market the City in the Region and at national conferences. Utilizing the in-house design and
printing team the City has contracted with, I have been working with our team, on a twelve-page
marketing brochure that highlights the City and will assist when recruiting new industry and
business. I have attached a DRAFT that is till a work in progress for your review. I expect there
to be one or two more iterations of the brochure before it is finalized. Please note this a not the
final version, but I anticipate the final glossy brochure to look very close to the DRAFT you have
attached.
As we discussed at the budget retreat, having the City create an economic development strategic
plan and partner with a site selection service, to help market the City and connect us with the
right retailers and companies has been a key focus of mine. The City of Stockbridge is soliciting

written qualifications from firms to provide an Economic Development Strategic Plan to conduct
a study to gather input from the community, weigh facts and statistics with that input and
produce a well-founded strategic plan that can be properly and cohesively executed by the City’s
new economic development department in conjunction with other city departments, community
leaders and groups and regional entities. It is my vision that Stockbridge will be the City of choice
for talent, quality lifestyle, commerce and uniquely vibrant culture. The City will achieve this
vision through its mission to provide resources, highest quality services and development
opportunities to citizen and the business community. The City of Stockbridge is looking to secure
the services of an individual or firm that has extensive experience in conducting a multi-year
strategic plan and multi-year action plan for City government. We are currently waiting on bids
for this RFQ.
We are also soliciting written qualifications from firms to provide a Site Selection Market
Research to conduct a study, gather input from the community, weigh facts and statistics with
the intent to produce a well-founded site selection market research plan that can be executed
by the city’s departments, community leaders and groups and regional entities.
Working with the Downtown Development Authority, we are in the process of evaluating a
proposal from TSW to construct a Master Plan that would combine the comprehensive plan,
along with the RSVP, with a market research study to have a clear understanding of what business
we can attract downtown and the market realities of what we as a City should be pursuing. This
would give us a clear plan and direction as we revitalize our downtown. I have attached a
presentation by TSW on other successful downtown Master Plans around the Region and the
Cities that have used this to revitalize their downtown. We are also exploring a new firm to
represent the DDA for legal services.
I have attached an Economic Development 101 presentation that I presented to the Stockbridge
Citizen’s Academy, which I thought would be useful as you all are talking with constituents
throughout the community on the direction, we as a City are going in the economic development
realm.
Additionally, I had the opportunity to attend several conferences to bring back ideas to the City
that will help advance the economic development mission. As we work to develop our own CVB,
I attended the Georgia Governor’s Tourism and CVB Conference in LaGrange, where I was able
to obtain valuable insight into the establishment of our City CVB, which is currently underway as
we work with various entities to get this finalized. I also attended the Georgia Economic
Developers Association Annual Meeting, as well as the Georgia Downtown Conference on behalf
of the City. Also, I have completed another class with the Cark Vinson Institute to obtain my
certification in Economic Development.
There are several potential developments I have been approached about that I am focused on
bringing to the City. Right now, we are in the initial stages of discussion and I am hoping that we
will have some new announcements of investment by the end of the year.
