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Staff said the Urban Redevelopment Agency is working on road repairs at Gillum, a planned URA boundary expansion and identification of a catalytic site on Forest Parkway at 330. The development authority reported that the Prestwick development at 76770 Main Street has submitted required DCA materials and staff expect a funding decision in July.

Restoration on Main (formerly 850 Main Street) is in final renovation stages: staff reported the upstairs ballroom will remain, five mini suites are about 80% complete, and a café space has been built. A potential tenant, Drip and Dough, which previously operated as a mobile coffee/pastry vendor, is conducting due diligence for a brick-and-mortar move.

Staff also reported that the development authority signed a contract today to sell a lot next to 794 Main Street to Gooka (the Georgia Utility Contractors Association) for an expansion of a training facility; a staff member referred to Mr. Freeman as having signed the contracts.

On workforce and business retention, staff said they have bridged notification gaps with WorkSource Georgia so the city will receive layoff alerts going forward.

On film and production, staff reported Forest Park hosted its first film shoot in April at the Forest Park jail (a three-day production). The city is working with Blue Star Studios to list film-friendly locations and is developing a registry for private homes and businesses that want to be available as film sites. Staff also described an emerging partnership with Clayton State University's film program and outreach to local businesses to identify film-related services such as catering and dry cleaning.

Board members asked clarifying questions about school partnerships and internship pathways; staff said they will pursue conversations with Clayton County Public Schools and with Blue Star Studios to explore student pathways and internships.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Downtown Development Authority Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported progress on URA repairs, catalytic site identification, pending sales and restorations on Main Street, sale contract signing for a Gooka expansion parcel, and steps to make the city more film friendly after a recent three-day shoot.","taxTitle","Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia","taxId",55072,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6527997,"Forest Park Main Street unveils logo, swag and reports event successes",487,92000,579000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3449833-1eefd0aecae36978c6f7969c33a41b0a&start=92&end=579","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3449833-1eefd0aecae36978c6f7969c33a41b0a/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6527997/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Forest-Park-Main-Street-unveils-logo-swag-and-reports-event-successes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527997-66026c521c49916fecec2f5b2d4c88c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194610&Signature=htxzqmDSCmcAcPjSUv-4xD-enQbX18~MOZ10r6NlrP4wSFLmu1jxUZdDBvvbGbQ5DCW7xBSGQADRgDkYgzpXxtW9YI5smlWUXeVCngxLSEJ0MauR5S95G9l4nqeEE~iIoig5UeKhW6IoEdiYGK6~MaVHtxi41wa6RUcSeSSXefcyg9PPct2EZc8XK4oM1OR9H1uHMtBrIkstninijSfJPV2hn69UmR5XWu32pEqjaj88PVkysvuD-zVjQH0t9BdPvzkn17gojhbNy1fuoXodKzBtaWjenzXKXoYRb9x5lAJ0jQTuP46wAC9HWPKbFgd2Tp93B8eIlP59ObV~cH8g3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff presented a multi-part update on Forest Park’s Main Street branding and downtown events, saying the Main Street logo is complete and a series of promotional items, banners and volunteer ambassador materials are in development.

\"Our Main Street and Downtown Forest Park logo is complete,\" said Miss Clay, Staff member, who led the presentation. She outlined plans for refreshed light-pole banners, painted planter boxes, ambassador shirts and a branded tent and hats for events.

The presentation summarized several recent events and their budgets and outcomes. The St. Patrick’s Day Fountain Festival had a $2,500 budget and expenditures of $2,362.84 and included face painting, a kids zone, food vendors and a DJ. The Longest Table community meal was listed with a budget of $12.50 and reported spending of $265; staff said the setup encouraged conversation and partnerships with Food Truck Friday.

Staff reported the second annual Food and Wine Crawl on April 25 had a $10,000 budget and spent just under $3,500. The authority received a $400 donation from Technique Con Construction; staff reported net revenue of $135.10 from commemorative glasses and $405 net from a \"wine pull\" raffle that used 29 wrapped bottles. Staff emphasized that no city or authority funds were used to purchase raffle bottles, and that local package stores The Spot and ShopWise provided discounts.

A May scheduled event was canceled after severe rain during setup; staff said they are exploring rescheduling or shifting to a weeknight format. The next \"Up Early on Main\" event was scheduled for June 28 at the fountain, with a mobile coffee vendor slated to join the series.

Staff said the Main Street ambassador volunteer push will expand in July when more branded collateral is available. The board offered brief praise for sticking close to budget on events.","City staff presented new Main Street branding, promotional merchandise plans and summarized spring events including the St. Patrick's Fountain Festival, Longest Table and the Food & Wine Crawl.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6528002,"DDA approves lease for 4987 East Street with Billy Vaughn",0,1622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3449833-1eefd0aecae36978c6f7969c33a41b0a&start=1622&end=1622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3449833-1eefd0aecae36978c6f7969c33a41b0a/thumbnail_1622000.jpg","/articles/6528002/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/DDA-approves-lease-for-4987-East-Street-with-Billy-Vaughn","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528002-04f465d342ffd2c58039722477a339a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194610&Signature=bhTdhM-1EowNT7Q90Imxp~Ak3shBUGW8QFAOMamNsH9ZTpfZOaGVDVw5eZZyR1sj9h722c-od-TBdg9PIbXqVs6Y8EhN~a0kt3l-tajUW1xSWsAPt~PciBcJ3hOa0gUfeb~0qNNZJvyGLJ5w027IgiFkAMwaGoliqWSas~uD1yVfLVUzG7gC72~-gG7J~ozdv281RyG2VVQpOprviPXlN7hw-ZHPr04-dlzEdyKff0xDMerlmEn46abMFVegT3Bcu6pFLEzDj35rFE7N7qy~pdsYsg3Pb49nLNeU4YXw4aZUppWs0yTXADPoQCgabOY8HkDKne0CWLdfapyBCH1APQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to approve a lease agreement with landlord Billy Vaughn for the property at 4987 East Street.

The vote came during the authority's regular meeting after a member moved to approve the lease and another seconded the motion. Mayor Angeline Butler, Jacqueline Faith, Nancy Howard and Jay Evan all voted yes.

The measure received no recorded dissents. The transcript does not identify the motion's mover or seconder by name.

The lease was described on the agenda as an agreement between \"Mister Billy Vaughn and the DDA for the 4987 East Street property.\" No other contract terms, rental amounts or effective dates were stated on the record at the time the board voted.

Board members indicated the item was procedural; there was no extended discussion recorded in the transcript prior to the vote.

Next steps for the property were not specified during the meeting.","The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to approve a lease for 4987 East Street between the DDA and Billy Vaughn; the vote was 4-0.","actionData","errors"]

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