City Manager's Report, March 2026

City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Office of the Interim City Manager (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Mike Williams MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2026 MIKE WILLIAMS INTERIM CITY MANAGER Brian Williams David Tyler Jacky Cagle Jeff Ezell Andrea Witt Mike Williams Mayor Vice-Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Interim City Manager Table of Contents City Manager Letter ........................................................................................................................1 Business Licenses/Beer Permits......................................................................................................2 Economic & Community Development ...................................................................................... 3-6 Human Resources ...........................................................................................................................7 Court ...............................................................................................................................................8 Police – Chief’s Report ....................................................................................................................9 Police – Administrative/Warrants Division ............................................................................. 10-14 Police – CID/CSU/K-9 Summary .............................................................................................. 15-17 Police – Patrol Report ............................................................................................................. 18-19 Police – Monthly Activity ..............................................................................................................20 Police – Monthly Crime Report.....................................................................................................21 Police – TITAN Crash Report .........................................................................................................22 Police – Animal Services ...............................................................................................................23 Fire Department...................................................................................................................... 24-27 Building Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 28-29 Solid Waste ...................................................................................................................................30 Street Department ........................................................................................................................31 Traffic Control ...............................................................................................................................32 Building and Codes Activity Report...............................................................................................33 Parks and Recreation .............................................................................................................. 34-35 Venue 1921 at East Ridge ....................................................................................................... 36-37 Library ...........................................................................................................................................38 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Office of the Interim City Manager (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Mike Williams CITY MANAGER REPORT MARCH 2026 To: Mayor and Councilmembers, City Staff, and Residents of East Ridge Please find attached the March 2026 Monthly Report. This report includes information submitted by the various departments which is then organized and compiled for your review. This report recognizes the City’s efforts to remain transparent and to keep the City moving forward in a positive direction. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments and/or suggestions regarding this report. Sincerely, Mike Williams Interim City Manager Brian Williams David Tyler Jacky Cagle Jeff Ezell Andrea Witt Mike Williams Mayor Vice-Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Interim City Manager 1 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Jennifer Deitrick East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 City Clerk (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Administration Department March 2026 Business License and Beer Permits Monthly Report BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED: BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS Pitts Tax Services 5700 Roper Street, East Ridge, TN 37412 Smart Home Pros Inc. 3401 N Ashton Blvd, Lehi, UT 84043 Luxe Noir Day Spa LLC 5512 Ringgold Road Suite 102, East Ridge, TN 37412 Snapdragon Shop LLC 3904 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Elite Glow LLC 1328 Blocker Lane, East Ridge, TN 37412 Nutrition East Ridge 5512 Ringgold Road Suite 214, East Ridge, TN 37412 Halloran HVAC & Plumbing 605 Marlboro Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412 Cubesmart East Ridge 1503 McDonald Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Ripper Solutions LLC 405 Bluebird Cir, East Ridge, TN 37412 San Benito Catholic Store 6802 Ringgold Road #202, East Ridge, TN 37412 NEW BEER PERMITS ISSUED: BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS Cuba Latin Market, LLC 4321 Ringgold Road Suite 113, East Ridge, TN 37412 2 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Cameron McAllister East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Administrator (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Economic & Community Development March 2026 Economic & Community Development Monthly Report MONTHLY OVERVIEW: Economic & Community Development continued advancement of a multi-year funding and capital project portfolio supporting infrastructure improvements, public safety initiatives, parks and recreation investments, and community development programs. Throughout March, the department provided centralized coordination of grant compliance, financial reconciliation, reimbursement administration, and audit-sensitive documentation across 20+ active funding programs. In addition to funding oversight, the department led and supported a range of active capital and development projects, including Venue 1921 completion activities, Community Center renovations, Camp Jordan improvements, roadway resurfacing coordination, and Springvale Park development. The department also expanded efforts in digital services, public communications, and website development, while strengthening intergovernmental partnerships with Hamilton County, state agencies, utilities, and private sector stakeholders. Strategic focus remains on ensuring compliance, improving internal processes, enhancing public-facing services, and positioning the City for long-term economic growth and investment. KEY ACTIVITY: • Coordinated and supported Venue 1921 final walk, punch list development, and operational readiness efforts • Advanced citywide roadway resurfacing program through coordination with engineers, contractors, and utility providers • Led development and implementation of new City website and digital contact systems • Completed FY26 Q3 SRO Grant reporting, reconciliation, and compliance review • Supported coordination of Camp Jordan capital planning efforts and FY27 Community Project Funding application with Hamilton County Government • Initiated Springvale Park design phase under Hamilton County Government Community Grant • Collaborated on NEPA environmental review efforts for Camp Jordan CDBG-funded project • Conducted regional benchmarking and implementation planning efforts for HubSpot CRM system • Advanced economic development pipeline projects including Scooter’s Coffee, Ace Hardware expansion, and redevelopment of former Popeyes site • Oversaw public communications strategy, including press releases, infrastructure updates, and community engagement efforts 3 ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL COORDINATION: • Continued oversight of Community Center Renovation (LPRF) and coordination of project progression • Ongoing administration of Scruggs Road & Mack Smith Road Reconstruction (TIP funding) • Coordinated intergovernmental communication with Hamilton County regarding CDBG-funded Camp Jordan facility improvements • Managed cross-departmental coordination supporting infrastructure, parks, and facility-related capital projects • Provided direct coordination with utility providers (Tennessee American Water, WWTA, and EPB) to align infrastructure work with roadway resurfacing operations • Oversaw grant compliance documentation, reimbursement tracking, and audit-sensitive financial reporting across various funding sources • Facilitated vendor coordination, engineering communication, and regulatory compliance efforts across active projects and city-wide initiatives • Led internal process improvement efforts related to grant coding, documentation tracking, and financial reporting workflows • Coordinated website development efforts, including ADA compliance requirements and content integration strategy • Supported public facility use coordination, including community events hosted at City Hall INFRASTRUCTURE & CAPITAL PROJECT COORDINATION: • Coordinated implementation of 2026 Citywide Roadway Resurfacing Program, including phased milling and paving operations • Facilitated coordination between contractors, engineering teams, and utility providers to prevent conflicts and minimize roadway rework • Worked with Public Safety to evaluate roadway improvements, including safety enhancements such as rumble strip considerations • Coordinated with Tennessee American Water and WWTA to align infrastructure improvements and avoid cutting newly paved roadways • Supported ongoing capital planning and external funding coordination efforts • Advanced Spring Creek Road median beautification and gateway enhancement project FUNDING & CAPITAL PROJECT OVERSIGHT: The following portfolio reflects active funded programs and capital initiatives under ECD department oversight: Fiscal Grant Name Project Department Status Year FY15 PIN 131488.00 John Ross Road Resurfacing Administration Active / Pending Final Funding Allocation from Transportation Planning Organization 4 FY22 Tennessee American Rain Gardens Parks & Pending Closeout Water Recreation FY23 Local Parks & Recreation Community Center Parks & Active Fund Renovation Recreation FY24 Safe Streets for All Safety & Crash Statistic Plan Administration Active FY25 THSO High Visibility Saturation Police Department Active / Pending Audit Review FY25 Bureau of Justice Ballistic Vest Replacement Police Department Active Bulletproof Vest Program FY25 Domestic Preparedness AVON Protective Mask Police Department Closed Homeland Security Kit(s) FY25 AWCF Water and Canoe Launch Administration / Active / Project Environment Grant Reconfiguration and River Parks & Completion Rescue Funding Recreation FY25 Transportation Scruggs Road Administration Active Improvement Plan Reconstruction FY25 Brownfield Assessment Multi-County Development Administration Active FY26 Animal Friendly Grant Spay & Neuter Program Animal Services Active FY26 THSO High Visibility Radar(s) & Saturation Police Department Active FY26 Statewide School School Resource Officers Police Department Active Resource Officer Endowment FY26 Hamilton County Springvale Park Parks & Active Leaning into Redevelopment Project Recreation Communities FY26 Domestic Preparedness ATM Thermal Monocular(s) Police Department Active Homeland Security FY26 PEP Property Surveillance / Security Venue 1921 at Pending Closeout Conservation Grant System East Ridge FY26 Wallace AOA Initiative Adolescent Investment Administration / Active Programs Parks & Recreation FY26 Community Development Camp Jordan Park Upgrades Administration / Active Block Grant Parks & Recreation FY26 Bureau of Justice Ballistic Vest Police Department Pending Approval Bulletproof Vest Program Reimbursement FY26 First Books Wish Grant New Book Credits City Library Pending Approval FY26 Lowe’s Community Community Center Parks & Pending Approval Impact Grant Renovations Recreation FY26 THSO High Visibility Antenna Radars / Saturation Police Department Pending Approval Grant FY26 Animal Friendly Grant Spay & Neuter Program Animal Services Pending Approval PORTFOLIO STATUS SUMMARY: Active 15 Pending Closeout 2 Pending Approval 5 Total Programs Under Administration 22 5 FUNDING RECONCILIATION & REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY (SUBMITTED / PROCESSED): Reimbursement-based funding is actively monitored to ensure timely submission, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reconciliation Funding Source Project Details Vendor Amount Animal Friendly Grant Spay/Neuter Program Chattaneuter $432.00 Local Parks and Recreation Community Center Pillar Construction $93,138.48 Fund Renovation School Resource Officers School Resource Officers Multiple Vendors $67,638.44 Endowment Grant FUNDING COMPLIANCE & REPORTING ACTIVITY: Funding Source Project Details Notes School Resource Officer Grant School Resource Officers Completed reporting, reconciliation, and (FY26 Q3) compliance review Community Development Block Camp Jordan Facility NEPA documentation submitted for TDEC Grant Improvements approval via Hamilton County Engineering Various Grant Portfolio Ongoing compliance monitoring and documentation review for claim submission(s) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT: The department maintained an active and consistent digital communications presence across all platforms, supporting public awareness, community engagement, and transparency. Total Posts Across Platforms: 92 Facebook (@City of East Ridge – Government) Platform Followers: 10,734 Number of posts – 39 (+1,456 YoY Growth) Instagram (@CityofEastRidge) Platform Followers: 1,005 Number of posts – 32 (+187 YoY Growth) Twitter (@CityofEastRidge) Platform Followers: 678 Number of posts – 21 (+3 YoY Growth) OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC NOTICES: Date Release ID Description Department 2/2/2026 PR-26-128 Finalists Named for City Manager Recruitment Administration Administration / 3/4/2026 PR-26-129 Special Called City Council Meeting Notice Mayor & Council Administration / 3/26/2026 PR-26-130 East Ridge Names Brian Koral as City Manager Mayor & Council 6 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Michelle Sinigaglio East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Human Resources Director (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Administration Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Human Resources Monthly Report EMPLOYEE DATA: HEADCOUNT BUDGET ACTUAL Full-Time Employees 160 154 Part-Time Employees 22 20 TOTAL: 182 174 New Hires: 1 Firefighter Terminations: 1 Building / Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Transfers: 2 Part-Time Park Attendant to Arena Attendant Part-Time Arena Attendant to Park Attendant In Onboarding Process: 0 Recruiting For Police Officer Crossing Guard (Part-Time) Park Attendant (Part-Time) Police Department Reservists: 5 Volunteer Firefighters: 4 Pending Retirements: 2 Admin and/or Medical Leave: 3 7 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Patricia Cassidy East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Court Clerk (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Municipal Court March 2026 City of East Ridge Municipal Court Monthly Report Number of Citations Issued March 2026: 43 Traffic Citations COURT APPEARANCES: DATE CRIMINAL TRAFFIC COME BACKS (To Pay) 03/03/2026 44 12 28 03/10/2026 40 25 25 03/17/2026 21 18 28 03/24/2026 32 31 23 03/31/2026 32 13 24 TOTAL: 169 99 128 (Less than half show) 8 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Police Chief’s Monthly Report The City of East Ridge Police Department responded to a total of 1,779 calls for service during March 2026. The department filled a total of 51 open records requests from citizens and the District Attorney’s Office. A total of 604 citations were issued from 689 traffic stops. The East Ridge Police Department made a total of 58 physical arrests that included 102 misdemeanor charges and 53 felony charges. The East Ridge Police Department answered 2 calls within the City of Ridgeside and conducted daily self-initiated activities (directed patrols, park and walks, etc.). Currently, three officers are in the Field Training Program and one officer is in the basic police academy. 9 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department Administrative Division Monthly Report Records Division / Property and Evidence Division / Open Records / Training / General Administration / School Resource Officer ERPD Administrative Division Lieutenant Rogers Car 14 – 54,085 miles East Ridge Police Department Open Records / Court Operations / Fleet Maintenance / Station Officer, Quartermaster, IT Liaison, School Resource Officer ➢ General Admin Duties ➢ Met with Records Division, Property and Evidence Division, Training Sgt., School Resource Officer and Station Officer ➢ Assisted officers, personnel, and citizens with various requests. ➢ Mediated technical problems with software/databases and hardware. ➢ Worked on TylerRMS property module ➢ Assisted with IT-related Issues ➢ Fleet Maintenance ➢ Report Hamilton County Data ➢ Dash/Body camera maintenance ➢ City Court duties ➢ Officer account setup and resolving various account issues ➢ Policy review and updates ➢ Issued equipment to Officers ➢ Assisted / assigned open records requests ➢ Conducted new hire onboarding 10 Station Officer Corporal M. Wilson Car 11 – 56,455 miles OPEN RECORDS: Open Records Requests Received 51 Open Records Requests Completed 51 Open Records Preparation Time 25.5 Hours COURT OPERATIONS: Hamilton County Grand Jury Cases Presented 4 Hamilton County Grand Jury Cases Requested 4 Hamilton County Grand Jury Appearances 2 East Ridge Municipal Court Appearances 4 East Ridge Municipal Court Prisoner Transport Assists 1 OFFICE CONTACTS: Citizen Contacts 27 Reports Completed 8 ERPD Records Division Candace Brown, Myra Miracle, and Melissa Fletcher INCIDENT ARREST CITATIONS CALLS FOR REPORTS REPORTS ISSUED SERVICE 265 101 108 1,983 ➢ NCIC Transactions – varies daily. ➢ NCIC entries made by Hamilton County 911 Communications are checked daily. ➢ Temporary Protection Orders are checked and/or modified daily. ➢ Validations – vary by month and include 10-50 entries per month. ➢ NCIC testing and training. ➢ Emails from Hamilton County 911 Communications are checked daily. ➢ E-Agent checked daily to ensure no unauthorized transactions have taken place. ➢ Answered multiple phone calls and emails for police department daily. ➢ Assisted visitors inside the police/fire departments daily. ➢ Assisted multiple officers/detectives in case investigations and background checks. ➢ Fire Department reports checked for accuracy and compliance. 11 ➢ Entered Fire Department reports in Fire Program and corrections made when needed. ➢ Reports sent weekly to NFIRS (state program) – reports validated and corrected. ➢ Answered emails and phone calls daily regarding Police and Fire Department related questions. ➢ Worked with Hamilton County 911 with CAD assignments on new Officers. ERPD Property and Evidence Division Brandy Dove Items Entered 215 Items Disposed 5 Narcotics Disposed 17 Firearms – prepared for trade / sale 71 Firearms traded / sold (Compass Auctions) 0 Other items sold on Compass - TOTAL 0 Vehicles sold on Compass 0 General Items 0 DRUGS SEIZED: Pills (dosage units) 47.5 Cocaine (grams) 3.7 Meth (grams) 112.32 Marijuana (grams) 1183.44 Fentanyl (grams) 3.91 Mushrooms (grams) 22.4 Heroin (grams) 3.5 Training Sergeant Sergeant J. Massengale Car 12 – 62,200 miles Completed multiple training initiatives and administrative tasks. Lesson plans were developed for in‑service training, the LIDAR course, and the Rifle course. The 2026 In‑Service lesson plan was submitted and approved. Lesson plans for the LIDAR and Rifle classes were also finalized. Entered training and personnel documentation into the Acadis Portal as required. POST hire‑in paperwork was completed for Nathan Miller, and arrangements were made for transition school. Firearms qualification was successfully completed, along with all required training, including Taser certification and Power DMS training. Transition to new Vehicle 12 was completed. 12 School Resource Officers East Ridge High School Cpl. E. Massengale – Vehicle # 88 Mileage: 22,905 Calls for Service: 0 Call Assists: 5 Offense Reports: 6 Warrants Obtained: 9 Arrests: 0 SIA: 189 East Ridge Middle School Officer Landrum - Vehicle # 87 Mileage: 24,943 Calls for Service: 19 Call Assists: 13 Warrants Obtained: 1 Offense Reports: 10 Arrests: 0 SIA: 0 Traffic Stops: 3 Traffic Citations: 3 East Ridge Elementary School Cpl. Chadwick – Vehicle # 03 Mileage: 62,717 Calls for Service: 49 Call Assists: 7 Warrants Obtained: 0 Offense Reports: 1 Arrests: 0 SIA: 127 Spring Creek Elementary School Officer Chavez – Vehicle # 08 Mileage: 41,850 Calls for Service: 0 Warrants Obtained: 0 Offense Reports: 2 Arrests: 0 SIA: 0 13 Reserve Officers OFFICER HOURS: OFFICER COURT HOURS PATROL HOURS Officer Bailey 0 0 Officer Roberts 0 0 Officer Avans 37.0 47.0 Officer Brackett 0 0 Officer Bambrick 4.5 33.0 Office Crawford 0 0 Officer Duncan (ER Fire Dept.) 0 0 Officer Williams (ER Fire Dept.) 0 0 TOTAL: 41.5 80.0 Total Reserve hours for March 2026: 121.5 14 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department CID / CSU / K-9 Summary Monthly Report CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS STATS: NAME PREVIOUS REACTIVATED NEW CLEARED CHARGES INACTIVE CARRIED CLEARANCE MO. CASES CASES OVER RATE S. Stojnic 16 0 5 6 2 0 15 120% D. Romans 2 1 5 1 0 1 6 20% W. Johnson 16 1 4 6 0 1 14 150% J. Davis 23 0 2 5 3 3 17 250% TOTAL: 57 2 16 18 5 5 52 113% CID Total New Case Assignments 16 CID NOTE: The Detective Division continues to investigate a variety of alleged criminal offenses occurring within the CID Total Cases Reassigned 2 confines of the city. The Detective Division routinely networks CID Total Cases Cleared 16 with other law enforcement agencies in sharing intelligence CID Monthly Clearance Rate 113% affecting the region. CUMULATIVE CRIME SUPPRESSION (CSU) STATS: New Cases Opened 3 CSU NOTE: CSU continues to develop intelligence and has shared it with cooperating agencies to ultimately combat Cases Closed 1 various types of criminal activity within the city. CSU is Firearms Taken (NIBIN) 1 continuing to conduct follow-up investigations on a variety of Gang Contacts 2 cases to include narcotics, fugitive, and vice-related offenses. Marijuana Seizures (grams) 150 CSU has taken a very proactive approach to initiating and clearing several good drug-related cases. CSU continues to Meth Seizures (grams) 7.4 make relevant transactions with the CPD-NIBIN unit to Fentanyl Seizures (grams) 2.7 establish a more proactive approach to gun-related criminal Firearms Recovered 0 activity. CSU coordinates with relevant patrol officers on follow up activities such as assisting them with continued Stolen Vehicles Recovered 0 investigation and or recommending prosecution based on their Misdemeanor Arrests 1 findings. Felony Arrests 2 Warrants Served 3 15 K-9: Assists 2 K9 NOTE: Officer Hightower and his K9 partner Quest have continued to employ a proactive approach to detect and combat Tracks 0 drug-related crime within the city. Vehicle Sniffs 3 Traffic Stops 37 K9 Deployments 3 K9 Apprehensions 0 Misdemeanor Arrests 2 Felony Arrests 6 Misdemeanor Warrants 0 Felony Warrants 2 Meth (grams) 3.4 Marijuana (grams) 1000.2 Fentanyl 0.8 CUMULATIVE WARRANTS DIVISION STATS: Activity Summary WARRANTS DIVISION NOTE: The Warrants Division New Warrants Received 56 continues to seek solutions to streamline the warrants Warrant Service - MIS 21 processes and implement appropriate measures. To date, the Warrant Service - FEL 24 Warrants Division has had a measurable increase in the Total Warrants Served 45 number of warrants served. The changes implemented over the preceding months have enabled the Division to extradite more Warrants Entered into NCIC 39 arrestees from surrounding jurisdictions, including those within In-State Transports 1 surrounding states. Extradition Transports 9 Public & Court Services Misdemeanor Citation Fingerprints 6 Civilian Fingerprints 5 VEHICLE ASSIGNEMENTS: DRIVER VEHICLE MILEAGE MAKE MODEL VACANT 15 31,501 Chevrolet Colorado G. Beck 29 153,937 GMC Canyon R. Hightower 89 31,179 Ford PIU 16 VACANT 5 8,986 Ford Explorer J. Goddard 7 8,261 Ford Explorer K. Kimsey 28 61,699 Ford PIU J. Daverson 6 47,320 Ford PIU S. Stojnic 4 8,585 Chevrolet Colorado D. Romans 25 23,700 Chevrolet Colorado J. Davis 41 19,431 Chevrolet Colorado W. Johnson 44 19,893 Chevrolet Colorado SPARE-LINE 54 79,592 Dodge Journey 17 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department Patrol / Traffic Division Monthly Report Days Warrants Physical Charges Charges Reports Field Crash Traffic Traffic Service Assist Other Warrant Officer SIA Worked Obtained Arrest Misd. Felony (d1, d2) Interview Reports Stops Citations Calls Calls Warrants Service HINSCH 13 0 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 1 1 16 40 0 0 MAGANA 9 0 0 0 0 5 0 4 4 2 0 44 15 0 0 MAHAFFEY 13 2 0 0 0 17 0 6 2 4 2 62 28 0 2 BAILEY 16 0 2 3 1 6 1 26 3 26 21 59 29 0 1 VALDEREZ 15 2 6 4 3 15 5 49 5 15 9 63 4 0 2 ALEXANDER 15 0 0 0 0 6 0 57 0 1 0 16 43 0 0 ALLEN 13 1 2 3 0 7 0 28 3 43 33 39 11 0 1 DARWIN 11 0 1 1 0 6 0 30 3 32 40 26 19 0 0 ACKERMANN 15 0 2 2 0 17 0 131 1 9 9 44 31 0 0 KIRBY 10 5 0 4 2 12 2 37 2 23 22 27 16 0 0 BRISELDEN 17 3 7 4 18 23 0 65 0 20 2 53 31 5 9 SMITH 15 0 0 0 0 2 0 53 0 5 3 6 42 0 0 RESENDIZ 16 7 1 15 6 1 2 15 26 201 259 51 79 0 0 BONANNO 15 0 0 0 0 5 0 14 0 24 0 44 53 0 2 BURGESS 9 0 2 2 0 4 0 5 0 19 4 28 40 1 0 CORNELIUS 13 3 9 13 6 21 0 32 0 23 26 43 15 0 4 JOHNSON 15 0 5 11 6 15 1 46 6 39 36 52 36 1 6 MILLER 8 3 0 0 0 7 0 63 0 22 30 17 15 0 0 NEIGHBORS 13 0 3 3 0 7 0 72 1 30 3 34 36 1 0 RHUDY 14 0 0 0 0 4 0 46 0 7 0 18 58 0 0 18 Days Warrants Physical Charges Charges Reports Field Crash Traffic Traffic Service Assist Other Warrant Officer SIA Worked Obtained Arrest Misd. Felony (d1, d2) Interview Reports Stops Citations Calls Calls Warrants Service WILSON 15 3 0 13 1 5 0 56 8 61 61 40 61 0 0 BLACKBURN 15 16 10 11 6 20 1 25 0 15 14 70 19 0 0 COX 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 28 0 3 2 12 29 0 0 ESTERMYER 8 0 1 1 1 2 0 7 0 3 0 5 5 0 0 HUSKINS 13 0 1 5 1 10 0 78 1 18 8 38 34 0 0 PARTIN 14 0 3 3 2 2 0 45 0 34 11 26 35 1 1 SZYDLOWSKI 15 1 3 2 0 11 4 19 1 9 8 62 3 0 3 LIVELY 10 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 40 0 2 Total 365 46 58 102 53 234 16 1,044 66 689 604 1,003 867 9 33 19 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department Monthly Activity Report 20 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department Monthly Crime Report MAJOR CRIMES: ACTIVITY TOTALS: Weapon Law Violations 6 Calls for Service 1,983 Theft from Motor Vehicle 5 Reports Written 268 Statutory Rape 1 Citations 108 Motor Vehicle Theft 1 Warnings 105 Forcible Rape 2 Forcible Fondling 1 Drug / Narcotic Violation 24 Driving Under Influence 12 Burglary 1 Aggravated Assault 7 21 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department TITAN Crash Monthly Report March 2025 March 2026 67 44 YTD 2025 YTD 2026 176 149 22 City of East Ridge 5302 Stone Street Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Animal Services Monthly Report Shelter Population Cats: 25 housed, 11 in foster care Dogs: 26 housed, 6 in foster care New Intakes Cats: 21 Dogs: 23 Calls for Service 80 total calls for service 8 responses to injured / sick animals 6 deceased animals transported 22 running at large calls 1 police assist Feral Cat Program 9 feral cat traps set 9 feral cats released back into the wild Cat Statistics 18 adoptions 1 returned to owners 0 transferred out 0 transferred in 0 returned to shelter 0 euthanized Dog Statistics 16 adoptions 8 returned to owners 1 transferred out 0 transferred in 0 returned to shelter 0 euthanized 23 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Mike Williams East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Fire Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Fire Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Fire Rescue Monthly Report Fire Operations The Department responded to 209 calls for service in the month of March 2026. Fire Administration • Scheduled fire inspections and training for each shift. • Fire Department In-Service Training has been ongoing throughout March 2026. • Staff attended City Council meetings. • Fire Chief Williams has continued in the role as Interim City Manager this month. • Staff have been working on a new city ordinance for false fire alarms. The City Attorney, Assistant Fire Marshal, and Fire Chief will bring this before Council for approval. • Fire Administration has been working on updating Standard Operating Procedures to various incident types. • Brian Koral has been selected as the City Manager by East Ridge City Council. Training Each shift completed a minimum of two hours of training per shift throughout the month. Training topics included: 1. Company: Ground Ladders, Ref. Essentials 7 Ch. 8. (2 hour minimum) 2. In-Service: RIT, Large Area Search, VEIS. (8 hour minimum) 3. Company: Forcible Entry, Ref. Essentials 7 Ch. 9. (2 hour minimum) 4. In-Service: Vehicle Extrication. (8 hour minimum) 5. Company: Structural Search and Rescue, Ref. Essentials 7 Ch.10. (2 hour minimum) 6. In-Service: Rescue Task Force (RTF). (8 hour minimum) 7. In-Service: CPR Refresher. (4 hour minimum) 8. In-Service: EVOC. (8 hour minimum) 9. EMS: OB/GYN, Ref. First Responder Protocol Manual, Protocols PROT-032 to PROT- 034 (2 hour minimum) 10. In-Service: Hazardous Materials. (4 hour minimum) Three members are currently enrolled in the Tri-Community Firefighter II Class. 24 Maintenance • Replaced water pump and fixed A/C on Car 14. • Repaired air leak in Ladder 1. • Repaired brakes on Car 2. • Completed preventative maintenance on Ladder 1. • HME Engine repairs completed and all vinyl lettering removed. • Repaired lights on Engine 2. • General maintenance on all apparatus, including fluid checks, bulb replacements, and other preventative maintenance items. Special Projects • Working on budget needs for the Fire Department. • Working with Human Resources on employee evaluations for fire department members. • Lighting around Station 1 has been replaced / repaired by the East Ridge Maintenance Department. Incident Reports by Incident Type Series March 2026 TYPE OF INCIDENT NUMBER Strucutre /Outside Fire: Other Outside Fire 2 Outside Fire: Rubbish, trash, or waste fire 3 Structure Fire / Appliance 1 Transportation Fire: Vehicle Fire 2 Power Line Down / Arching 4 Motor Vehicle Collision – No Injury 1 Hazardous Situation: Fuel Odor / Fuel Spill 2 Hazardous Situation: Gas leak /Odor Investigation 1 Hazardous Situation: Smoke Investigation 4 Law Enforcement Support 5 Illness: Abdominal Pain 2 Illness: Altered mental Status 2 Illness: Back Pain 1 Illness: Breathing Problems 8 Illness: Cardiac Arrest 4 Illness: Chest Pains 13 Illness: Seizures 3 Illness: Diabetic 3 Illness: Overdose / Poisioning 3 Illness: Pregnancy / Childbirth 1 Illness: Sick 7 Illness: Stroke 2 25 Illness: Unconscious 12 Illness: Unknown 1 Medical: Psychological Issues 2 Medical: No Appropriate Choice 2 Injury / Trauma: Fall 10 Injury / Trauma: Hemorrhage / Laceration 1 Injury / Trauma: Motor Vehicle Crash w/ Injury 18 Injury / Trauma: Traumatic Injury, Other 1 No Emergency: Canceled 9 No Emergency: False Alarm 11 No Emergency: Malfunctioning Alarm 3 No Emergency: No Incident Found 8 Public Service Alarm: Fire / Smoke Alarm 11 Citizen Assist: Service Call 3 Citizen Assist: Lift Assist 39 Other: Move Up 2 Other: Stand-by 1 Elevator Rescue 1 Total Alarms for March 2026 209 Fire Property Loss $1,500.00 Fire Property Saved $443,500.00 Civilian Deaths 0 Civilian Injury 0 Firefighter Injuries 0 Firefighter Deaths 0 MUTUAL AID REPORT Mutual Aid Received 0 Mutual Aid Given 4 TOTAL MUTUAL AID CALLS: 4 CALLS TO THE CITY OF RIDGESIDE Medical, citizen assist, non-fire related calls 0 Fire related calls 0 TOTAL CITY OF RIDGESIDE CALLS: 0 26 FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE Annual Inspections 4 New Inspections 4 Public Education Events 2 Plan Reviews 5 Other FMO Events: Training Alabama Fire College 2 OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS NFIRS Report(s) Requested 0 Other (Fire Marshal’s Office) 1 27 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Building Maintenance Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Building Maintenance Monthly Report City Hall • Finished painting the Development Administrator’s office and assembled all new furniture. • Contracted AAA Lock and Key to rekey tumblers on both side entrances of City Hall. • Built and installed a custom picture frame for the large City of East Ridge map. • Replaced sink supports in the women’s restroom near the lobby. • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating. • Replaced the electrical receptacle behind the refrigerator with a GFCI outlet and replaced the refrigerator water line. • Replaced the aerator on the right‑side faucet in the men’s restroom. • Replaced the U.S. and Tennessee flags. Library • Gathered materials to build two shelves in the office area. • Took measurements and began obtaining quotes for a proposed office bump‑out and outdoor recreational area. • Scheduled Stanley Steemer to clean carpets and LVP flooring. • Replaced the diaphragm in the first stall of the women’s restroom. Venue 1921 at East Ridge • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating. • Applied insect control treatment around all interior doorways. • Treated lawn area for gnats. • Discussed future spraying and sod installation plans • Scheduled Volunteer Rid‑A‑Pest for monthly service. • Installed Zevo traps in both suites. McBrien Building • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating. Fire Department • Replaced all exterior security lights with LED wall packs. • Rewired parking lot light poles for LED lighting. • Disconnected power to the exterior security light and upstairs condenser unit to allow Belfor to replace siding. • Had Icon inspect the multi‑split HVAC units at Fire Hall #2; three leaks were identified, but the issue was not resolved. • Scheduled Jake Marshall to inspect the multi‑split units due to concerns with prior service. 28 Police Department • Replaced the door closer on the left sally port door. • Re‑secured the door latch on the left sally port door. • Fabricated a suppressor can for police vehicles. Camp Jordan Park / Arena • Fabricated and installed a stand for the backflow preventer inside the Arena. • Rebuilt the flush valve in the women’s stadium restroom. • Replaced a leaking water heater in the soccer concession stand with a new tankless unit. • Replaced all plumbing supplying water to the amphitheater restrooms. Community Center • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating. • Installed a power supply outlet for the new oven. • Replaced all parts and reinstalled the merry‑go‑round. • Unwinterized the Pioneer Playground restrooms. Animal Shelter • Repaired a leaking hose bib near the HVAC units. • Added concrete to outside kennels where the floor had settled. • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating. • Removed dead bushes inside the sally port gate. • Obtained three quotes and scheduled Insulation Unlimited for April 1, 2026. • Replaced the float and supply line for one dog water bowl. Sanitation • Began fabricating a frame for the oil tank at the transfer station. • Repaired the light to the right of the bay door at the transfer station. Street Department • Repaired a hole in one of the garage doors. • Replaced all plumbing and the shut‑off valve for the street sweeper reservoir tank; discovered one pump leaking. Building Maintenance Facility • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating. • Cleaned offices, bathrooms, and shop areas weekly. • Re‑secured a vent that was falling from the kitchen ceiling. • Washed and detailed vehicles 86 and 111. • Installed two new security monitors. • Performed routine maintenance on lawn mowers and weed eaters. • Organized documents from previous supervisors. • Changed all HVAC filters. • Replaced all smoke detectors and added one in the kitchen. • Reorganized the custodial supply room. 29 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Robert Parker East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Solid Waste Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Solid Waste Monthly Report SOLID WASTE REPORT: Solid Waste Collected 794.63 tons Recycled Materials Collected 38.59 tons Dumpster Junk 41.73 tons Dumpster Rentals 1 Brush Collected 62 loads Metal Collected 1 ton Cart Repairs / Replacement (lids / cans) 22 New / Extra Garbage Cans 38 New Recycle Cans 26 30 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Chris Vaughn East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Street Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Street Department Monthly Report WORK ORDERS: TYPE PRODUCED NOTES Drain Patrol 84 Locations Checked and cleaned Ditch Cleaning 13 Locations Cleaned out with back-hoe Jetted Out Pipes 7 Locations Water jet trailer Street Sweeper 31 Locations Various streets swept Asphalt Repairs 11 Locations Put out 5 tons of asphalt Pothole Repairs 8 Locations Bags of asphalt put out Litter Collection 18 Locations Trash picked up Boom Mower 21 Locations City Right-of-Ways New Sidewalks on Ringgold Mowing and Trimming 2 Locations Rd and Exit 1 Miscellaneous 35 Locations Various work completed 31 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Jeff Crowe East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Traffic Control March 2026 City of East Ridge Traffic Control Monthly Report WORK ORDERS: TYPE QUANTITY New Signage 7 Signs Installed 6 Sign Maintenance 67 Shop Tasks 16 Miscellaneous 22 Signal Repairs 38 Banners 8 Traffic Studies 0 Resident Requests 0 Street Light Requests 8 ER Police Department Requests 1 ER Fire Department Requests 2 Street Department Requests 5 Sanitation Department Requests 1 Building Maintenance Requests 1 Camp Jordan Park Requests 4 Venue 1921 at East Ridge 0 NOTES: • Installed 14 thermoplastic stop bars. o 132’ of 12” white thermoplastic 32 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Michael Howell East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Chief Building Official (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Building and Codes Department March 2026 City of East Ridge Building and Codes Department Monthly Report Number of Employees: 5 Michael Howell Chief Building Official Melissa Mahoney Administrative Assistant / Permit Technician Torrey Holder Residential Building Inspector Michael Pettyjohn Codes Enforcement Officer Bobby Lawrence Codes Enforcement Officer Purpose: The purpose of the Codes Department is to ensure that all citizens and contractors are assisted concerning the issues of Building Codes and Safety and Property Maintenance Codes. The duty of this department is to inspect and enforce these regulations in a certified and professional manner. WORK ORDERS: ACTIVITY SCOPE TOTAL Issuing of Permits Building (Comm. & Res.), Electrical, Plumbing, 102 Mechanical, Fire, Sign Building Inspections Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy 91 Re-Inspections Trades that have failed the first inspection 17 Street Cut Permits WWTA, Chattanooga Gas, & TAW street cut permits 1 Signs Removed Illegal signs removed from City limits 19 Continuing Education Training for the departments, required certification test 5 Hours / International Building Certification Property Maintenance Liens Unpaid property maintenance issues, including grass 0 Liens cutting, demo of unsafe structures, etc. Housing Board Cases involving repair or demo of the structure 4 Cases Zoning Board Cases involving the Zoning Ordinance 1 Cases Planning Commission Cases involving rezoning, subdivision regulations, and 0 Cases plat signing Plan Reviews In-house plan reviews Commercial / Residential – Plat 18 Reviews Reviews Unsafe Structure Abatement Demolition of an unsafe structure 0 Code Violations TOTAL 152 Open Storage 56 Disabled Vehicles 34 Trash & Debris 26 Post for Cleanups 0 Other (Premise ID, Fence, Soffits, Fascia Boards, Gutters, Windows, etc.) 36 Customer Service Calls Facilitate calls and inquiries from citizens / contractors Daily 33 City of East Ridge 323 Camp Jordan Parkway Shawnna Skiles East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Director (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgeparksandrec.com Parks and Recreation March 2026 City of East Ridge Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report Administrative • Continued working on recreation sports teams • Worked on Spring ball field contacts • Worked on soccer field contacts • Prepared roof bid packet for the Community Center lower roof • Oversaw the Arena restroom upgrades project • Met with Hamilton County in preparation for the next phase of turf installation • Continued budget preparation for the upcoming fiscal year • Attended meetings with new event organizers • Coordinated Hometown News • Worked with Groundscapes on the Canoe Launch project • Attended T-DEC trail meetings • Attended a Ferris stand-on blower demonstration • Completed training on turf field groomer • Attended the Springvale Park redevelopment project kickoff meeting • Continued working on updates to the Parks & Recreation website • Promoted Spring sports programming • Attended meetings with Pillar Construction every two weeks for progress updates on the Community Center Expansion Project • Conducted interviews for Part-Time Park Attendant positions Athletic Programming Recreation • Ongoing oversight of spring athletic programs including: o Spring Soccer o Baseball o Softball o Cheerleading o Tee-Ball o Flag Football o Adult Softball 34 Maintenance / Projects – Parks and Recreation • Replaced a broken toilet seat at the Arena • Replaced water heater at the concession stand • Continued upkeep of the soccer restrooms • Repaired leaking RV water connections • Repaired sand spreader • Repaired Mower #3 after the blades came off • Repaired 9-12 hand dryers throughout the facilities • Repaired multiple door knobs at the Arena • Completed yearly Trane service for Arena HVAC units • Installed new diaper changing tables in Arena restrooms • Replaced CFCI outlet in Scoreboard F8 • Worked with Building Maintenance to repair the merry-go-round, a swing, and water fountain at Pioneer Park Camp Jordan Arena/Park Events • Fire Department training • Coin Show • All or Nothing Fights • JBF (two-week event) • East Ridge Chamber Expo Tournaments / Athletic Events at Camp Jordan • Southern Softball Association tournaments (March 7, 14, and 21) • PGF Super Select Softball Showcase events • Perfect Game Baseball Tournament Community Center • Attended TPRA East District Workshop Conference in Knoxville • Hosted Senior Luncheon on March 24 • Purchased and delivered new oven and hood system • Partitions were delivered and installed • Selected and installed flooring for the office and large room • Began discussions for the 2026 Fall Festival • Started planning for the Community Center Grand Re-Opening on July 11 • Attended the Springvale Park redevelopment project kickoff meeting • Assisted with the Annual Chamber Business Expo • Gave incoming City Manager Brian Koral a tour of the Community Center • Attended the monthly Chattanooga Area Out of School Alliance • Attended regular AOA meetings 35 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Tara Viland East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Venue Manager (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Venue 1921 at East Ridge March 2026 Venue 1921 at East Ridge Monthly Report OVERVIEW: • Strong momentum in bookings, visibility, and community integration • Continued focus on refining operations, increasing awareness, and building long-term programming and partnerships • Hosted first market in partnership with Touch The Sky Events o Valuable opportunity to evaluate space for future in-house market series, trade shows, and recurring activations o Strong learning experience for layout, flow, and audience engagement • Hosted Statemint Chattanooga (upscale pop-up consignment sale) o 8-day rental, 5 days open to the public o Returning for Fall sale in August and 2027 o One of the first booked events—successful use of the venue in a high-traffic, retail format ATTENDANCE & MARKETING IMPACT – STATEMINT CHATTANOOGA • 2,229 total transactions during Statemint event (~2,000 attendees over 5 days) • Significant brand exposure through influencer/social media marketing o Statemint Chattanooga audience: ~6,700 o One influencer generated 1,885 shares on a single reel so those that shared also reached their audiences • Increased awareness of Venue 1921 across new and regional audiences with a largely female demographic OPERATIONS & BOOKINGS: • 17 contracts executed in March • 28 venue tours conducted • Continued diversification of event types: o Nonprofits, weddings, baby showers o Corporate (TVA training) o Large brunch events o Gospel recording concert scheduled for June 2026 • Early bookings extended into 2027 36 STAFFING & COMMUNITY IMPACT: • Ongoing refinement of event workflows and internal processes • Hosted City Manager interviews for department heads -Reinforces venue as a resource for internal City functions PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING: • Initiated Town Center Activation Meeting. Collaboration between Venue 1921, Rec Center, Library, and Animal Shelter. Goal: develop coordinated, year-round programming calendar • Participated in East Ridge Chamber Expo at Camp Jordan • Established new business connections and partnership opportunities MARKETING & DATA DEVELOPMENT: Continued focus on networking and direct outreach to build brand awareness • Door-to-door engagement with local businesses and vendors (promotional materials) • Ongoing development of digital presence (social media and website) • Building targeted outreach list for holiday party bookings to drive year-end sales • Created follow-up questionnaire for unresponsive leads to identify gaps and improve conversion UPCOMING EVENTS: DATE EVENT AUDIENCE April 19 Baby Shower Private Event April 24 East Ridge High School Prom Private Event April 25 Baby Shower Private Event 37 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Patty Weaver East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Head Librarian (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Library Department FY25/26 Library Services Statistics as of March 31, 2026 JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE YTD 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2026 2026 FY25-26 CIRCULATION 3,549 3,019 2,891 3,004 2,405 2,879 2,814 2,839 2,839 26,239 (BOOKS/AUDIO) CIRCULATION 401 386 353 342 338 324 353 325 378 3,200 E-BOOKS COMPUTER 250 202 238 237 178 205 157 196 284 1,947 USERS NEW CARDS 65 38 29 26 17 25 26 29 41 295 ISSUED PROGRAMS / 32 / 13 / 34 / 41 / 29 / 26 / 26 / 18 / 26 / 246 / 4,089 ATTENDANCE 540 117 1,067 653 424 430 298 184 383 DOCUMENTS 15 8 36 22 0 0 0 6 13 100 NOTORIZED PAGES 43 15 41 89 20 39 16 39 41 343 FAXED PAGES 79 41 126 76 98 33 7 34 17 511 SCANNED COPIES 3,477 2,926 2,631 2,871 2,427 2,214 2,921 2,774 2,577 24,818 MADE ITEMS 88 110 133 133 50 66 83 118 99 880 CATALOGUED ITEMS 176 105 3 105 4 1 447 75 203 1,119 DELETED 41 new cards issued (35 Adult/6 Juvenile) 4 Story Time at Blessing Place - 121 participants 1 Watercolor Class - 16 participants 2 Diamond Art Club - 12 participants 3 Story Time - 62 participants 1 Teen Advisory Board - 3 participants 1 LEGO Club - 4 participants 2 Baby Story Time - 14 participants 1 Elementary School Book Club - 14 participants 1 Adult Bingo - 5 participants 1 Gardening Kickoff Project - 30 participants 1 Middle School Book Club – 3 participants 3 Knitting Club - 9 participants 1 Kids Gardening Club - 14 participants 1 Adult Book Club - 7 participants 1 Adult/Child Craft - 12 participants 1 Game Night - 12 participants 1 Chatt. Rec Center Movie Night - 52 participants 38