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Staff outlined disposal options: (1) destroy weapons with altered or fictitious serial numbers (which state law requires); (2) contract with an auction company (for example, public auction platforms that vet buyers) to sell lawfully to vetted purchasers; (3) arrange a governmental trade‑in with a licensed dealer or company that can provide credit for new equipment or ammunition; or (4) work through a dealer or pawn shop (council noted pawn shops risk placing firearms back on local streets). Staff said funds from sales of abandoned items would go to the city’s general fund; forfeiture proceeds must go into the city’s forfeiture fund.

Council members sought clarification about the procedures and whether sales would put guns back into circulation in the community. Several council members said they were wary of any route that could reintroduce weapons into circulation without rigorous vetting. Staff said contracted auction platforms and dealers commonly perform background checks and that items with altered serial numbers must be destroyed. Staff said the city can also pursue a trade that yields credit for equipment or ammunition. No final decision was recorded; staff offered to return with contract language and a firmer inventory breakdown for council review.

Council members asked for a written memo and for staff to identify which items are forfeiture property versus abandoned property, the age and condition of weapons, and the recommended disposition process with legal counsel.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Forest Park Council Meeting 3/17/2025","oneSentenceSummary","An audit of the police evidence room found roughly 33,000 items and about 800 firearms that staff seeks to surplus; council discussed options including auction through a contracted vendor, trade‑in programs, transfer to dealers and destruction of items with altered serial numbers.","taxTitle","Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia","taxId",55072,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6633575,"Council hears staff recommendation to reappoint five Urban Design Review Board members",48,823070,871280,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664233-1f9a24c56c5a71059326589a7de3865d&start=823&end=871","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664233-1f9a24c56c5a71059326589a7de3865d/thumbnail_823070.jpg","/articles/6633575/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Council-hears-staff-recommendation-to-reappoint-five-Urban-Design-Review-Board-members","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633575-bb5cc270c40cedae21e68f72401e7154/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183099&Signature=bf-x1JHsehr1VBKXmM73Q9b8BSZu9rXxZ~Rg2JV5D2rAZnSdDiRjZ310La7y6fy69-pBmbQ4j~zA9qJc00k966VIKFHHs5Djh6vtE9M29wjHytCC6txBRdDhG8gFQ8jRsKH5IV2l6msexQfw8Q-~6MoT7jrVyoRMnKu0SP-BtZgomXQ-ZJZhZtK4JVG1htPnvH0-YunNbcgTDYgLCXlf6z09Juz0OjchCpF8znOBWXex1Y~ckziJF5Gz8rUTmf7UqxuQ92hJ~qX0Fg~kwan9aJrL99xZOkSRbDRrMNmVhS79N-zz0h8SEZYu1qhZqXrjkkBfVb93Ef01Js7bHyoBbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff presented a request to reappoint five members of the Urban Design Review Board: Rodney Givens, Ron Dodson, Mr. Hassan, Yoni Cortez and Carl Clayton. According to staff, terms are three years and scheduled to end March 7 (presentation noted \"will end on March 7\"); staff said the board members requested to continue serving.

Council members asked if there were any objections and none were raised during the discussion. There was no formal contested vote recorded; staff said they will process reappointment paperwork and return any required documentation to the council if necessary.","Council reviewed staff recommendations to reappoint five members of the Urban Design Review Board to three‑year terms; council did not take a contested vote and members requested reappointment.",{"_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},6633580,"Forest Park supports re‑establishing 1-800-Board-Up service to secure fire‑damaged properties",720,720000,1440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664233-1f9a24c56c5a71059326589a7de3865d&start=720&end=1440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664233-1f9a24c56c5a71059326589a7de3865d/thumbnail_720000.jpg","/articles/6633580/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Forest-Park-supports-reestablishing-1-800-Board-Up-service-to-secure-firedamaged-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633580-daf058267193c3a4870f551a214a8f6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183099&Signature=iJFjdCDycssR0HPasiZepdhykTgcTr0XEtgrWfdf45SXT3C~PqPvnZtJCza5U1TJldKNz04M2zC8MTx0FfGkyBQGMZ9r7Uo6w109zTtwgXZdF5XzWmliodQDmj3VsuGJdOgPbt-B8g7wmRDrikHGommXKwvFmH0d1PWAqtaPehf52RAmop1wRSh2LNriN-Ex44ThzQRfZqa8-dUblVP5G~BoiO12YNNRhuhJuR6V297SxIOekf28u-AoxidgZNbHOUXkMKyamHFPtypNVNdbUrPk8VZO2zdOjOxcrLaZ44dBfsZ-qXuI2XVeTMp-iotqAM4QRx8E5k2MkJbr7EkWDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fire Chief Clemens told the council that 1-800-Board-Up — a private company of trained emergency responders — provides boarding, restoration and property‑securing services after high‑hazard structural damage. Clemens said the company works directly with homeowners’ insurance and would not charge the city for boarding services.

Chief Clemens said crews from the company recently secured two properties after local fires and that re‑establishing an arrangement with the company would give residents a faster option to protect homes and businesses from weather and vandalism after structural damage.

Council members asked questions and did not take immediate action. Chief Clemens said the company would coordinate with insurance companies on billing and that the city’s role would be limited to referral and coordination with the company and public‑safety staff. No contract or fee waiver was approved at the meeting; council asked staff to return with any recommended agreement language if the city intends to formalize a relationship.","Council heard a proposal from Fire Chief Clemens to re-engage 1-800-Board-Up to board and secure structures after fires at no direct cost to the city; several recent local fires prompted the request and council asked for no immediate vote.",{"_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},6633585,"Forest Park to explore hosting Haitian Flag Day with Georgia Haitian American Chamber and Haiti Consulate",880,890000,1770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664233-1f9a24c56c5a71059326589a7de3865d&start=890&end=1770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664233-1f9a24c56c5a71059326589a7de3865d/thumbnail_890000.jpg","/articles/6633585/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Forest-Park-to-explore-hosting-Haitian-Flag-Day-with-Georgia-Haitian-American-Chamber-and-Haiti-Consulate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633585-2dbf157b6b6b3bf3242b86855fd12674/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183099&Signature=GRTCIuw5oH8L47EwKXCdVW4aTStVbavKoF6OJPpQgpEsicMvgXVbmsoeNWtEXwAifGMXXgWbmWOm2dIz1j36UzpFLthN~X2j0oqjcAaa4aJ12~QCU6JJq5p~C8q3GZHabavgK-Qywq5GPUHcnBAFrzilQAm7NNi0VvUwq7JDTZMEYb9KQiy-LzP5PffHAd352c3uFq~tKX3Ouzy0M-Sj6D6weWnFewKE9bdkdAg--OGCwac0xr3IXAQeBGQBTwU2oFk1Jlm3QHOB7VT-apTxYBHg3o6luV1gRhImIj4kKw4rL4ne8LjZFgKpMTmvsc0aVxfMV1d9KZi5HqRShrwv2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Forest Park city officials heard a proposal to partner with the Georgia Haitian American Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of Haiti in Atlanta to host a Haitian Flag Day celebration at the Forest Park Amphitheater.

The chamber’s president, Dr. Ronald (as identified in the meeting transcript), described the proposed event as a cultural festival to mark the 222nd anniversary of the Haitian flag’s creation. Organizers said the event would include live music, dance, spoken-word performances, a business expo, networking, and food vendors. The presenters said the event is intended to promote cultural pride, cross‑community engagement and economic development for Haitian American entrepreneurs and other small businesses.

Council members asked questions about logistics, fees and public-safety planning. City staff said the item was placed on the regular agenda but removed because a related contract the city had planned to use for auction/disposition of surplus items was expiring; staff said they will bring a memorandum of understanding (MOU) back to council in April and that staff and legal counsel will draft partnership details before the council approves any fee waivers or contracts. Organizers said vendor fees would be charged to sellers, not to attendees, and that proceeds from any vendor sales would be used to cover event costs.

Council members spoke in favor of the idea in principle and asked staff to work with the chamber and the consulate to define the partnership, security and any financial arrangements. Councilman Gutierrez suggested partnering with local schools and community groups to expand educational outreach; several council members stressed the need for clear written agreements before the city commits to fee waivers or other in‑kind support.

The council did not take a final vote on a partnership at the meeting; staff said they will return with a draft MOU and contract options for a future meeting, and that council members could review details in advance.","City officials heard a proposal to partner with the Georgia Haitian American Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of Haiti in Atlanta to host a Haitian Flag Day celebration at the Forest Park Amphitheater; council asked staff to return with a memorandum of understanding for a future meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Forest Park staff reports 800 surplus firearms after evidence-room audit; council discusses destruction, sale or trade options

Council hears staff recommendation to reappoint five Urban Design Review Board members

Forest Park supports re‑establishing 1-800-Board-Up service to secure fire‑damaged properties

Forest Park to explore hosting Haitian Flag Day with Georgia Haitian American Chamber and Haiti Consulate