City Manager's Report, April 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 APRIL 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 .............................................................................................................. 34-36 Venue 1921 at East Ridge ....................................................................................................... 37-38 Library ...........................................................................................................................................39 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 APRIL 2026 To: Mayor and Councilmembers, City Staff, and Residents of East Ridge Please find attached the April 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 April 2026 Business License and Beer Permits Monthly Report BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED: BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS Built for Life LLC 907 Blue Heights Dr #18, East Ridge, TN 37412 Digital Compliance AI 605 Belvoir Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412 Tienda Garcia 5802 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Tienda Viva Guate #2 4115 Ringgold Road Suite 103, East Ridge, TN 37412 Miranda Painting LLC 4119 East Stump Street, East Ridge, TN 37412 Modern Foundation Solutions 402A Frawley Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Life Care Center of East Ridge 1502 McDonald Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Sabor Catracho 3507 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Zion Hands of Grace 6224 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Take Tenn Publications Inc. 602 Belvoir Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412 Sole Proprietor 416 Donaldson Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Nulife Senior Care of Chattanooga 6254 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Healing Massage 4330 Ringgold Road, Suite 1, East Ridge, TN 37412 Laser Line LLC 1236 John Ross Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Verity Mobile Notary & Ceremonies 718 Maryland Circle, East Ridge, TN 37412 Champion Christian Learning Academy 4308 South Terrace, East Ridge, TN 37412 Famous Market 1301 Greenslake Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Medicare Misty Partner 5611 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Maya Landscaping 4027 Wonder Drive, East Ridge, TN 37412 NEW BEER PERMITS ISSUED: No new Beer Permits issued April 2026. 2 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Cameron McAllister East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Administrator (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Economic & Community Development April 2026 Economic & Community Development Monthly Report MONTHLY OVERVIEW: Economic & Community Development continued advancement of strategic initiatives across infrastructure, capital investment, public safety coordination, and community-focused development programs. Throughout April, the department maintained centralized oversight of grant compliance, financial reconciliation, reimbursement processing, and audit-sensitive documentation across active funding programs. In addition to funding administration, the department supported ongoing capital project execution, infrastructure coordination, and public communication efforts, while continuing to enhance digital services, interdepartmental operations, and external partnerships. Strategic focus remains on strengthening internal processes, ensuring compliance, improving service delivery, and positioning the City for sustained growth and investment. KEY ACTIVITY: • Coordinated planning, scheduling, and public communication for roadway safety improvements along S. Mack Smith Road and Belvoir Avenue, including contractor coordination and traffic control strategy • Developed and issued multiple press releases and public notices related to infrastructure, traffic alerts, and City operations • Continued implementation and refinement of the City’s new website and ADA-compliant content systems • Advanced coordination efforts related to Tennessee American Water infrastructure improvements and public communication strategy • Supported ongoing capital project progression, including Community Center renovations and Camp Jordan improvements • Managed grant compliance, reporting, and reimbursement documentation across multiple active funding sources • Continued coordination of interdepartmental and external partner communication for infrastructure and development projects • Oversaw digital engagement strategy and social media content across all City platforms 3 ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL COORDINATION: • Oversaw grant compliance documentation, reimbursement tracking, and audit-sensitive financial reporting • Facilitated cross-departmental coordination supporting infrastructure and capital projects • Managed vendor communication, engineering coordination, and regulatory compliance efforts • Continued internal process improvements related to financial tracking and grant documentation workflows • Coordinated with utility providers to align infrastructure work with City projects INFRASTRUCTURE & CAPITAL PROJECT COORDINATION: • Coordinated planned roadway safety improvements and resurfacing efforts across key corridors • Facilitated contractor, engineering, and utility coordination to minimize conflicts and project delays • Supported Public Safety coordination related to traffic control and roadway safety measures • Continued oversight and coordination of Community Center renovation project • Supported Camp Jordan capital planning and external funding coordination efforts • Supported coordination of traffic alert communications and real-time project updates to minimize public disruption during active construction periods DIGITAL SERVICES & WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT: • Continued development and refinement of the City’s new website platform • Advanced ADA compliance efforts and content standardization across departments • Managed updates to City and Animal Services websites, including content and structural improvements • Oversaw enhancements to the City-wide “Contact Us” system resulting in more efficient internal response coordination and improved user accessibility PORTFOLIO STATUS SUMMARY: Active Grant Programs 13 Closed Grant Programs 2 Pending Closeout Cycle 1 Pending Application Approval 4 Total Programs Under Administration 20 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 Administration Active / Pending Resurfacing TDOT Allocation for Final Claim 4 FY22 TN American Water Rain Gardens Parks & Recreation Closed FY23 Local Parks & Recreation Community Center Parks & Recreation Active Fund Renovation FY24 Safe Streets for All Safety & Crash Statistic Administration Active Plan FY25 THSO High Visibility Saturation Police Department Closed FY25 Bureau of Justice Ballistic Vest Police Department Active Bulletproof Vest Program Replacement FY25 AWCF Water and Canoe Launch Administration / Pending Closeout Environment Grant Reconfiguration and Parks & Recreation River Rescue Funding FY25 Transportation Scruggs Road Administration Active Improvement Plan Reconstruction FY25 Brownfield Assessment Multi-County Administration Active Development FY26 Animal Friendly Grant Spay & Neuter Program Animal Services Active FY26 THSO High Visibility Radar(s) & Saturation Police Department Active FY26 Statewide School Resource School Resource Police Department Active Officer Endowment Officers FY26 Hamilton County Springvale Park Parks & Recreation Active Leaning into Communities Redevelopment Project FY26 Domestic Preparedness ATM Thermal Police Department Active Homeland Security Monocular(s) FY26 PEP Property Conservation Surveillance/Security Venue 1921 Closed FY26 Wallace AOA Initiative / Youth Development Administration / Active Chattanooga 2.0 Programs Parks & Recreation FY26 Community Development Camp Jordan Park Administration / Active Block Grant Upgrades Parks & Recreation FY26 Bureau of Justice Ballistic Vest Police Department Pending Approval Bulletproof Vest Program Reimbursement FY26 Lowe’s Community Impact Community Center Parks & Recreation Pending Approval Grant Renovations FY27 THSO High Visibility Antenna Radars / Police Department Pending Approval Grant Saturation FY27 Animal Friendly Grant Spay & Neuter Program Animal Services Pending Approval 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 $489.00 Local Parks and Recreation Fund Community Center Renovation Pillar Construction $175,916.05 THSO High Visibility Grant Saturation & Radar Equipment Multiple Vendors $6,676.99 Leaning Into Communities Grant Springvale Park Redevelopment Asa Engineering $4,302.50 5 FUNDING COMPLIANCE & REPORTING ACTIVITY: Funding Source Project Details Notes THSO High Visibility Grant Saturation Event Completed required quarterly reporting, reconciliation, and compliance review for FFY26 Q2 Bureau of Justice Bulletproof Bulletproof Vest Replacement Submitted reconciliation report in accordance Vest Program with federal award regulations for FFY26 Q2 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: 57 Facebook (@City of East Ridge – Government) Platform Followers: 10,784 Number of posts – 27 (+1,291 YoY Growth) Instagram (@CityofEastRidge) Platform Followers: 1,005 Number of posts – 16 (+183 YoY Growth) Twitter (@CityofEastRidge) Platform Followers: 697 Number of posts – 14 (+3 YoY Growth) OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC NOTICES: Date Release ID Description Department 4/2/2026 PR-26-131 Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday Holiday Administration East Ridge Announces Upcoming Roadway Resurfacing Administration / 4/3/2026 PR-26-132 Program Public Works On-going Roadway Milling & Resurfacing Operations City- Administration / 4/13/2026 PR-26-133 wide Public Works 4/23/2026 PR-26-134 Temporary I-24 Bridge Closure on Belvoir Ave Administration Tennessee American Water plans Water Main Improvement Administration / 4/24/2026 PR-26-135 on Adair Street Public Works Administration / 4/30/2026 PR-26-136 Roadway Improvements Scheduled for S Mack Smith Road Public Works 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 April 2026 City of East Ridge Human Resources Monthly Report EMPLOYEE DATA: HEADCOUNT BUDGET ACTUAL Full-Time Employees 160 155 Part-Time Employees 22 24 TOTAL: 182 179 New Hires: 5 Police Officer (1) Library Assistant (1) Part-Time Park Attendants (3) Terminations: 1 Codes Enforcement Officer Transfers: 2 Building Grounds Maintenance Tech to Supervisor Patrol Officer to Crime Suppression In Onboarding Process: 1 City Manager Recruiting For Crossing Guard (Part-Time) Recreation Attendant (Part-Time) Seasonal Park Attendant (Part-Time) Senior Fitness Instructor (Part-Time) Recreation Attendant Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician Codes Enforcement Officer Sanitation Driver Police Department Reservists: 5 Volunteer Firefighters: 4 Pending Retirements: 2 Admin and/or Medical Leave: 4 7 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Patricia Cassidy East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Court Clerk (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Municipal Court April 2026 City of East Ridge Municipal Court Monthly Report Number of Citations Issued April 2026: 53 Traffic Citations COURT APPEARANCES: DATE CRIMINAL TRAFFIC COME BACKS (To Pay) 04/07/2026 40 33 31 04/14/2026 30 11 35 04/21/2026 27 6 34 04/28/2026 35 18 19 TOTAL: 132 68 119 (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 April 2026 City of East Ridge Police Chief’s Monthly Report The City of East Ridge Police Department responded to a total of 1,841 calls for service during April 2026. The department filled a total of 130 open records requests from citizens and the District Attorney’s Office. A total of 627 citations were issued from 691 traffic stops. The East Ridge Police Department made a total of 50 physical arrests that included 75 misdemeanor charges and 27 felony charges. The East Ridge Police Department answered 4 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. 9 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department April 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 – 54,552 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 – 57,867 miles OPEN RECORDS: Open Records Requests Received 130 Open Records Requests Completed 129 Open Records Preparation Time 74 Hours COURT OPERATIONS: Hamilton County Grand Jury Cases Presented 0 Hamilton County Grand Jury Cases Requested 0 Hamilton County Grand Jury Appearances 0 East Ridge Municipal Court Appearances 3 East Ridge Municipal Court Prisoner Transport Assists 1 OFFICE CONTACTS: Citizen Contacts 41 Reports Completed 5 ERPD Records Division Candace Brown, Myra Miracle, and Melissa Fletcher INCIDENT ARREST CITATIONS CALLS FOR REPORTS REPORTS ISSUED SERVICE 265 73 101 2,050 ➢ 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. ➢ Entered Fire Department reports in Fire Program and corrections made when needed. 11 ➢ 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 113 Items Disposed 0 Narcotics Disposed 0 Firearms – prepared for trade / sale 71 Firearms traded / sold (Compass Auctions) 71 Other items sold on Compass - TOTAL 33 Vehicles sold on Compass 1 General Items 32 DRUGS SEIZED: Pills (dosage units) 62 Pills (grams) 2 Crack Cocaine (grams) 3.3 Meth (grams) 75.7 Marijuana (grams) 103.8 Fentanyl (grams) 1 Mushrooms (grams) 2.8 Training Sergeant Sergeant J. Massengale Car 12 – 62,705 miles Paperwork for reserve officers was compiled for entry into the ACADIS Portal to meet POST training record requirements. Training sessions for department personnel were arranged, and VA completion entries were finalized within Acadis. Supplies were procured and delivered to support range operations, including wood stakes for the Catoosa County Range. Initiated onboarding processes for M. Bagwell (#556) including Taser certification, firearms qualification, policy signoffs, and uniforms and duty gear issuance. Completed training for Jeremy Oxford to begin FTO. Began onboarding process for two new reserve officers, Roger Hayes and Zachary Harry, including physical, psychological evaluations, fingerprinting, V-Academy, Taser certification, uniforms and duty gear issuance, completion of POST-mandated 128 training hours, and Acadis Portal entries were also initiated for POST PSID to track training. 12 Scheduled LIDAR class for traffic officers and ERPD firearms training dates at the Catoosa County Range for annual qualifications. Scheduling was initiated for an ERPD Rifle Class for new hires C. Lowrance, J. Oxford, and M. Bagwell. The hiring process for M. Bagwell was completed on 04/22/2026, including swearing-in and firearms qualification. Additionally, officer staffing was coordinated for a last-minute event on 04/25/2026 at Venue 1921. School Resource Officers East Ridge High School Cpl. E. Massengale Vehicle # 88 - Mileage: 24,545 Calls for Service: 0 Felony Charges: 0 Call Assists: 0 Offense Reports: 11 Warrants Obtained: 5 Crash Reports: 0 Warrant Service: 0 Traffic Stops: 0 Other Warrant: 0 Traffic Citations: 0 Physical Arrests: 0 F.I.: 0 Misdemeanor Charges: 3 SIA: 241 East Ridge Middle School Officer Landrum Vehicle # 87 - Mileage: 25,883 Calls for Service: 16 Felony Charges: 0 Call Assists: 2 Offense Reports: 16 Warrants Obtained: 2 Crash Reports: 0 Warrant Service: 0 Traffic Stops: 0 Other Warrant: 0 Traffic Citations: 0 Physical Arrests: 3 F.I.: 0 Misdemeanor Charges: 7 SIA: 0 East Ridge Elementary School Corporal Chadwick Vehicle # 03 - Mileage: 62,783 Calls for Service: 48 Felony Charges: 0 Call Assists: 0 Offense Reports: 1 Warrants Obtained: 0 Crash Reports: 0 Warrant Service: 0 Traffic Stops: 0 Other Warrant: 0 Traffic Citations: 0 Physical Arrests: 0 F.I.: 0 Misdemeanor Charges: 0 SIA: 130 13 Spring Creek Elementary School Officer Chavez Vehicle # 08 - Mileage: 42,554 Calls for Service: 0 Felony Charges: 0 Call Assists: 0 Offense Reports: 1 Warrants Obtained: 0 Crash Reports: 0 Warrant Service: 0 Traffic Stops: 0 Other Warrant: 0 Traffic Citations: 0 Physical Arrests: 0 F.I.: 0 Misdemeanor Charges: 0 SIA: 0 Reserve Officers OFFICER HOURS: OFFICER COURT HOURS PATROL HOURS Officer Bailey 0 0 Officer Roberts 3.0 0 Officer Avans 24.0 10.0 Officer Bambrick 5.0 34.5 Officer Crawford 0 0 Officer Duncan (ER Fire Dept.) 0 0 Officer Williams (ER Fire Dept.) 0 0 TOTAL: 32.0 44.5 Total Reserve hours for April 2026: 76.5 14 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department April 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 15 0 6 5 3 1 15 83% D. Romans 6 0 6 5 3 0 7 83% W. Johnson 14 0 8 4 2 1 17 50% J. Davis 17 0 4 3 1 2 16 75% TOTAL: 52 0 24 17 9 4 55 71% CID Total New Case Assignments 24 CID NOTE: The Detective Division continues to investigate a variety of alleged criminal offenses occurring within the CID Total Cases Reassigned 0 confines of the city. The Detective Division routinely networks CID Total Cases Cleared 17 with other law enforcement agencies in sharing intelligence CID Monthly Clearance Rate 71% affecting the region. CUMULATIVE CRIME SUPPRESSION (CSU) STATS: New Cases Opened 0 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) 2 continuing to conduct follow up investigations on a variety of Gang Contacts 1 cases to include narcotics, fugitive, and vice-related offenses. Marijuana Seizures (grams) 8.0 CSU has taken a very proactive approach to initiating and clearing several good drug-related cases. CSU continues to Meth Seizures (grams) 0.2 make relevant transactions with the CPD-NIBIN unit to Fentanyl Seizures (grams) 0.0 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 0 findings. Felony Arrests 1 Warrants Served 4 15 K-9: Assists 8 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 4 Traffic Stops 43 K9 Deployments 1 K9 Apprehensions 0 Misdemeanor Arrests 2 Felony Arrests 3 Misdemeanor Warrants 0 Felony Warrants 1 Meth (grams) 63.4 Marijuana 52.5 Fentanyl 0.0 Guns Recovered 0 Training Hours 17 CUMULATIVE WARRANTS DIVISION STATS: Activity Summary WARRANTS DIVISION NOTE: The Warrants Division New Warrants Received 60 continues to seek solutions to streamline the warrants Misdemeanor Warrants Served 4 processes and implement appropriate measures. To date, the Felony Warrants Served 8 Warrants Division has had a measurable increase in the Total Warrants Served 13 number of warrants served. The changes implemented over the preceding months have enabled the Division to extradite more Warrants Entered into NCIC 28 arrestees from surrounding jurisdictions, including those within In-State Transports 1 surrounding states. Extradition Transports 5 Public & Court Services Misdemeanor Citation Fingerprints 1 Civilian Fingerprints 3 16 VEHICLE ASSIGNEMENTS: DRIVER VEHICLE MILEAGE MAKE MODEL VACANT 15 31,501 Chevrolet Colorado G. Beck 29 154,652 GMC Canyon R. Hightower 89 33,007 Ford PIU M. Alexander 5 9,680 Ford Explorer J. Goddard 7 9,429 Ford Explorer K. Kimsey 28 62,344 Ford PIU J. Daverson 6 47,979 Ford PIU S. Stojnic 4 8,999 Chevrolet Colorado D. Romans 25 23,900 Chevrolet Colorado J. Davis 41 20,041 Chevrolet Colorado W. Johnson 44 21,494 Chevrolet Colorado SPARE-LINE 54 79,701 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 April 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 14 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 4 4 3 47 0 0 BURGESS 10 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 20 7 49 43 0 6 MAGANA 12 0 0 0 0 7 0 16 5 6 3 35 40 1 0 MAHAFFEY 13 0 0 0 0 15 0 7 3 1 5 54 29 0 0 BAILEY 14 2 0 2 2 7 0 51 5 46 40 74 40 0 1 VALDEREZ 13 2 2 6 0 11 4 96 3 27 13 43 18 0 0 JOHNSON 12 0 0 0 0 2 0 20 7 50 75 20 9 0 1 DARWIN 11 0 1 1 0 6 0 30 3 32 40 26 19 0 0 ALLEN 16 5 2 5 3 14 0 39 5 31 30 60 16 1 0 DARWIN 13 0 0 0 0 5 2 35 2 29 34 38 27 0 0 KIRBY 16 2 5 6 0 14 0 48 1 30 31 46 26 2 3 BRISELDEN 16 6 8 7 3 30 1 85 0 7 2 69 59 9 3 SMITH 16 2 0 2 0 4 0 38 0 6 2 8 51 0 0 RESENDIZ 16 0 1 2 0 1 0 31 37 96 139 73 76 0 0 BONANNO P 10 0 3 3 0 5 0 15 0 19 0 16 25 4 1 CORNELIUS 9 5 2 2 3 9 0 46 1 29 31 47 40 0 0 JONES 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 5 3 0 0 MILLER 15 3 2 6 1 7 1 103 6 18 27 27 21 0 0 NEIGHBORS 13 3 5 4 2 16 0 62 1 23 1 41 35 4 1 RHUDY 12 0 0 0 0 6 0 39 0 9 0 16 43 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 SZYDLOWSKI 13 0 1 1 0 5 0 4 5 4 6 66 8 0 3 WILSON 16 0 0 8 0 2 0 58 9 74 79 39 62 0 0 BLACKBURN 16 3 4 2 1 6 0 28 2 22 15 32 32 1 1 COX 13 4 2 3 2 4 0 29 1 13 2 15 51 0 0 ESTERMYER 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 4 13 9 1 20 0 0 HUSKINS 16 0 9 9 10 9 0 90 1 18 7 43 21 0 3 PARTIN 15 0 2 4 0 5 0 43 1 34 11 54 28 1 1 LOWRANCE 14 0 1 1 0 7 0 11 0 25 14 26 18 0 0 LIVELY 9 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 7 27 0 1 Total 374 37 50 75 27 205 8 1,042 103 691 627 1,033 934 23 25 19 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department April 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 April 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department Monthly Crime Report MAJOR CRIMES: ACTIVITY TOTALS: Weapon Law Violations 2 Calls for Service 2,050 Theft of Motor Vehicle Reports Written 265 1 Parts or Accessories Citations 101 Theft from Motor Vehicle 9 Warnings 131 Statutory Rape 1 Motor Vehicle Theft 3 Kidnapping / Abduction 1 Forcible Fondling 1 Drug / Narcotic Violation 17 Driving Under Influence 7 Burglary 5 Aggravated Assault 4 21 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department April 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department TITAN Crash Monthly Report April 2025 April 2026 105 69 YTD 2025 YTD 2026 281 227 22 City of East Ridge 5302 Stone Street Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department April 2026 City of East Ridge Animal Services Monthly Report Shelter Population Cats: 27 housed, 17 in foster care Dogs:28 housed, 1 in foster care New Intakes Cats: 49 Dogs: 37 Calls for Service 91 total calls for service 5 responses to injured / sick animals 8 deceased animals transported 14 running at large calls 3 police assists Feral Cat Program 14 feral cat traps set 18 feral cats released back into the wild Cat Statistics 15 adoptions 2 returned to owners 7 transferred out 1 transferred in 2 returned to shelter 1 euthanized 5 neonate kittens passed away in care Dog Statistics 26 adoptions 10 returned to owners 0 transferred out 7 transferred in 2 returned to shelter 4 euthanized 2 neonate puppies passed away in care 23 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Mike Williams East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Fire Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Fire Department April 2026 City of East Ridge Fire Rescue Monthly Report Fire Operations The Department responded to 211 calls for service in the month of April 2026. Fire Administration • Scheduled fire inspections and training for each shift. • Fire Department participated in the DUI mock crash at East Ridge High School for prom. • Staff attended City Council meetings. • Fire Chief Williams has continued in the role as Interim City Manager this month. • Conducted interviews for the Battalion Chief position upon the retirement of Battalion Chief Eric Bowen. • Firefighter Alex Chaigne started full-time, filling a vacant firefighter position. • Fire Administration has been working on updating Standard Operating Procedures for fires involving Electric and Hybrid vehicles. Also, the implementation of an artificial intelligence, “AI” policy. • Two members attended a 40-hour Rope Operations course in Spencer, TN. • OSHA visited all the city departments this month. Training Each shift completed a minimum of two hours of training daily throughout the month. Training topics included: 1. Company: SCBA Evolution, Air Consumption Drill-Fitness Challenge Obstacle Course. (2 hour minimum) 2. Company: Tactical Ventilation, Ref. Essentials 7 Ch.11. (2 hour minimum) 3. Rescue: Swift Water Rescue, Equipment Familiarization, Maintenance and Use. (2 hour minimum) 4. Company: Fire Hose, Ref. Essentials 7 Ch.12. (2 hour minimum) 5. Driver Training: Apparatus placement, Roadway Scene Safety. (2 hour minimum) 6. Company: Hose Operations and Hose Streams, Ref. Essentials 7 Ch.13. (2 hour minimum) 7. Company: Fire Suppression, Ref. Essentials 7 Ch. 14. (2 hour minimum) 24 8. Company: Overhaul Property Conservation and Scene Preservation, Ref. Essentials 7 Ch.15. (2 hour minimum) 9. EMS: Policies, Ref. First Responder Protocol Manual, POLI-001 to POLI-005 (2 hour minimum) 10. Hazardous Materials: Product Control (2 hour minimum) Three members are currently enrolled in the Tri-Community Firefighter II Class. Maintenance • Conducted repairs to the High Idle on Squad 2. • Repaired rear leaf springs on Ladder 1. • Repaired backup alarm on Squad 1. • Completed preventative maintenance on Squad 2. • HME Engine repairs completed and all vinyl lettering removed. • Removed lettering and equipment on Rescue 1 (2001 Jeep). • Repaired alternators on Support 1. • 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. • Ladder testing on all fire department fire service ladders was performed by First Alarm testing. Incident Reports by Incident Type Series April 2026 TYPE OF INCIDENT NUMBER Outside Fire: Other Outside Fire 1 Outside Fire: Rubbish, trash, or waste fire 3 Structure Fire: Cooking Fire 1 Structure Fire: Room and Contents 1 Structure Fire: Structural Involvement 2 Power Line Down / Arching 3 Motor Vehicle Collision/ No Injury 1 Hazardous Situation: Fuel Odor / Fuel Spill 1 Hazardous Situation: Gas leak /Odor Investigation 1 Investigation: Odor 5 Investigation: Smoke Investigation 2 Law Enforcement Support 3 Illness: Allergic Reaction 1 Illness: Altered Mental Status 5 Illness: Back Pain 1 25 Illness: Breathing Problems 8 Illness: Cardiac Arrest 4 Illness: Chest Pains 7 Illness: Convulsions / Seizures 1 Illness: Diabetic 3 Illness: Heart Problems 4 Medical: No Appropriate Choice 2 Illness: Overdose / Poisoning 2 Medical Illness: Psychological Issues 1 Illness: Sick 14 Illness: Stroke 12 Illness: Unconscious 4 Illness: Unknown 2 Injury/ Trauma: Assault 1 Injury / Trauma: Fall 6 Injury / Trauma: Hemorrhage / Laceration 2 Injury / Trauma: Motor Vehicle Crash w/ Injury 10 Injury / Trauma: Traumatic Injury, Other 3 No Emergency: Canceled 10 False Alarm: Accidental Alarm 12 False Alarm: Malfunctioning Alarm 2 False Alarm: Other False Call 4 Good Intent Call: Controlled Burn 2 Good Intent: Location Error 1 Good Intent: Smoke Scare 2 CO Alarm 1 Fire / Smoke Alarm 14 Assist Citizen 8 Lift Assist 35 Elevator Rescue 3 MVC w/ Entrapment 1 Total Alarms for April 2026 211 Fire Property Loss $0 Fire Property Saved $0 Civilian Deaths 0 Civilian Injury 0 Firefighter Injuries 0 Firefighter Deaths 0 26 MUTUAL AID REPORT Mutual Aid Received 2 Mutual Aid Given 1 TOTAL MUTUAL AID CALLS: 3 CALLS TO THE CITY OF RIDGESIDE Medical, citizen assist, non-fire related calls 2 Fire related calls 0 TOTAL CITY OF RIDGESIDE CALLS: 2 FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE Annual Inspections 18 New Inspections 13 Public Education Events 3 Plan Reviews 5 Other FMO Events: Training Alabama Fire College 0 OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS NFIRS Report(s) Requested 3 Other (Fire Marshal’s Office) 1 27 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Ray Gmuer East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Building Maintenance April 2026 City of East Ridge Building Maintenance Monthly Report City Hall • Performed bi-weekly mowing and weed eating • Contacted EPB to have the service cancelled and the meter pulled that use to feed the old Welcome to East Ridge sign on the corner of St. Thomas Street and Ringgold Road • Weeded the island beds around City Hall • Edged around the curbs • Picked up paint samples for the City Manager and Human Resource offices • Performed annual test of the irrigation backflow device • Painted and replaced all outlets and all the trim in the City Manager’s office, as well as added a decorative pattern to the accent wall • Hung all the artwork back up in Human Resource’s office • Sprayed for weeds around all the curbs • Put together 3 new desk chairs Court • Assembled Court Clerk’s new desk and disposed of the old desk Venue 1921 at East Ridge • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating • Moved the propane tanks to proper storage behind the Pioneer Playground bathrooms • Installed curtain rods in both suites A and B • Hung the gold mirror on the wall of suite A • Assembled the A frame for holding signs • Hung 3 wall mounted broom holders • Hung a clock in the kitchen • Attended the final walk through of the building itself, as well as the walk through for the irrigation system • Performed the annual test of the irrigation backflow device • Diagnosed the issue with the ice maker and adjusted the settings to more adequately suit their needs • Diagnosed the dishwasher and found it is not pumping chemicals due to improper installation and missing parts • Re-hung the patio lights that had fallen down • Dug up and removed the copper rod sticking out of the ground in the retention pond Police Department • Contacted EPB about the impound lot lights not working • Performed the annual backflow test • Repaired the roof leak dripping in front of the swat room 28 Fire Department • Jake Marshall Service, Inc. repaired and tested the multi-split units at Fire Hall 2 (4/6/2026). They were able to get 4 out 5 working. The 5th one needs a new blower motor. • Made copies of the 4 and 6 ASSA keys for Dean to put in the Nox box • Performed the annual backflow test at Station 1 • Replaced the thermostat wire and one of the relays in the condenser unit going to station 1 • Jake Marshall Service Inc. came back out and replaced the blower motor in the 5th bunk room split unit at Fire Hall 2 (4/28/2026) Camp Jordan Park / Arena • Repaired the leak and replumbed the toilet, sink and hose bib on the water line feeding the amphitheater • Fabricated a brace for the hose bib inside the men’s room of the amphitheater • Bent the deck/baffle back out on one of their mowers and welded it in place. Also added air to the tires and greased all the fittings • Tested the main backflow in the pit by the rear entrance Community Center • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating • Unwinterized the dog park drinking fountains • Purchased and installed a power cord for the new oven • Changed the batteries and adjusted the thermostat in the Museum • Fabricated a new door latch for the handicap stall in the woman’s restroom at the Pioneer Playground • Repaired the pipe, 90, male adapter and coupling leading into the backflow that feeds the splash pad • Re-built the internal components of the splash pad backflow device • Took apart the splash pad holding tank float, cleaned thoroughly and reassembled. It is now functioning properly • Removed the old Community Center sign that was on the stucco Animal Shelter • Supervised installation of new attic access, the barrier wall and the insulation being performed by “Insulation Unlimited” • Replaced the hot surface ignitor and the ignitor gasket in the water heater • Replaced the rubber gaskets to the orange hose reel inside the sanitary room • Performed bi-weekly mowing and weed eating • Re-installed the light fixture cover above the kennel in pod 3 • Performed the annual test of the backflow device • Added 12 railroad ties to all the weak spots in the play yard fencing • Added sheet metal to all the play yard gates and re-stretched the fence • Mounted the new hose reel to the wall under the sally port and sealed holes from the previous hose reel Sanitation • Finished fabricating the oil tank frame and mounted it at the transfer station Building Maintenance Facility • Cleaned the shop, the bathrooms and vacuumed the offices each week • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating • Picked up a pallet of water from Sam’s club • Replaced the pressure reducing valve on the main water line feeding the building 29 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Robert Parker East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Solid Waste Department April 2026 City of East Ridge Solid Waste Monthly Report SOLID WASTE REPORT: Solid Waste Collected 659.23 tons Recycled Materials Collected 42.36 tons Dumpster Junk 54.57 tons Dumpster Rentals 5 Brush Collected 68 loads Metal Collected 2 tons Cart Repairs / Replacement (lids / cans) 31 New / Extra Garbage Cans 36 New Recycle Cans 14 30 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Chris Vaughn East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Street Department April 2026 City of East Ridge Street Department Monthly Report WORK ORDERS: TYPE PRODUCED NOTES Drain Patrol 36 Locations Checked and cleaned Ditch Cleaning 6 Locations Cleaned out with back-hoe Jetted Out Pipes 4 Locations Water jet trailer Street Sweeper 17 Locations Various streets swept Asphalt Repairs 7 Locations Put out 5 tons of asphalt Pothole Repairs 13 Locations Bags of asphalt put out Litter Collection 27 Locations Trash picked up Boom Mower 35 Locations City Right-of-Ways New Sidewalks on Ringgold Rd Mowing and Trimming 2 Locations and Exit 1 Miscellaneous 47 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 April 2026 City of East Ridge Traffic Control Monthly Report WORK ORDERS: TYPE QUANTITY New Signage 2 Signs Installed 2 Sign Maintenance 203 Shop Tasks 10 Miscellaneous 10 Signal Repairs 8 Banners 9 Traffic Studies 3 Resident Requests 1 Street Light Requests 4 ER Police Department Requests 1 ER Fire Department Requests 0 Street Department Requests 1 Sanitation Department Requests 4 Building Maintenance Requests 1 Camp Jordan Park Requests 2 Venue 1921 at East Ridge 2 NOTES: • Installed 2 left turn thermoplastic arrows. • Installed 2 right turn thermoplastic arrows. 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 April 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 VACANT 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, 75 Mechanical, Fire, Sign Building Inspections Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy 66 Re-Inspections Trades that have failed the first inspection 8 Street Cut Permits WWTA, Chattanooga Gas, & TAW street cut permits 0 Signs Removed Illegal signs removed from City limits 7 Continuing Education Training for the departments, required certification test 4 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 2 Cases Zoning Board Cases involving the Zoning Ordinance 0 Cases Planning Commission Cases involving rezoning, subdivision regulations, and 1 Case plat signing Plan Reviews In-house plan reviews Commercial / Residential – Plat 33 Reviews Reviews Unsafe Structure Abatement Demolition of an unsafe structure 0 Code Violations TOTAL 171 Open Storage 48 Disabled Vehicles 32 Trash & Debris 10 Post for Cleanups 59 Other (Premise ID, Fence, Soffits, Fascia Boards, Gutters, Windows, etc.) 22 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 April 2026 City of East Ridge Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report During April, the Parks and Recreation Department focused on spring programming operations, facility improvements, project coordination, and long-range planning for future events and capital projects. Staff supported multiple athletic programs, special events, maintenance needs, and advanced several major initiatives tied to park infrastructure and the Community Center. Administrative & Department Operations • Continued coordination and oversight of recreational sports leagues and spring programming • Negotiated and finalized spring ballfield and soccer field use contracts; ongoing coordination continues monthly • Awarded contract for Community Center roof project following Council approval • Coordinated with East Ridge Futbol Club to support management of the Scenic City Cup soccer event • Met with Hamilton County staff regarding next phase of park turf improvements; currently preparing bid documents • Initiated preparation of the upcoming fiscal year budget • Met with two new event organizers planning large-scale events for 2027 • Finalized planning and development of canoe launch improvements in coordination with GroundScapes (project completed) • Attended Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) meeting at Harrison Bay • Participated in City safety meeting • Completed installation of litter boom • Attended Springvale project meetings; ongoing project management and plan review • Continued updates and enhancements to the Parks and Recreation website • Promoted parks and events through social media and website platforms • Held bi-weekly meetings with Pillar Construction to receive updates on the Community Center renovation project • Conducted interviews for part-time park attendant positions • Conducted interviews for Part-Time Park Attendant positions 34 Athletic & Recreation Programming Staff provided ongoing oversight, coordination, and field support for the following spring programs serving both youth and adult participants: • Spring Soccer • Baseball • Softball • Cheerleading • Tee-Ball • Flag Football • Adult Softball These programs collectively serve hundreds of participants and require continuous coordination of schedules, field preparation, contract management, and communication with league organizers to ensure successful operations. Maintenance & Infrastructure Improvements Maintenance staff completed a high volume of repairs and preventative maintenance tasks across park facilities, including: • Installed lighting in the pole barn • Installed door stops on all baseball and softball restroom doors • Continued routine maintenance of soccer restroom facilities • Repaired leaking RV water connections • Repaired sinks and toilets in stadium restrooms • Completed repairs to mower #3 following blade failure • Completed repairs to mower #2 after belt replacement • Provided biweekly mowing assistance at Venue 1921 • Replaced air filters in arena HVAC units • Began pressure washing all pavilions in preparation for staining and sealing • Repaired traffic garden planters damaged during use • Groomed all turf fields after approximately 80 hours of play These repairs improved safety, accessibility, and overall facility usability for park patrons. Camp Jordan Arena & Park Events The following events were hosted and supported during the month: • Chattanooga Roller Derby • Smoke School • Bug-A-Palooza (full park use) • Master Gardner Show • Hamilton County Home Show • ShudderCon 35 These events brought visitors to City facilities and required coordination of scheduling, facility setup, custodial services, and on-site operational support to ensure successful execution. Tournaments / Athletic Events at Camp Jordan The following tournaments and athletic events were hosted and supported during the reporting period: • Southern Softball Association tournaments • Grand Slam Baseball Tournament • NoogaBass Grass Volleyball Tournament • Locomotion Endurance (Chattanooga Track Club) • Scenic City Cup Soccer Tournament • Elite Tennessee Baseball Tournament These events provided valuable regional exposure for East Ridge and contributed to consistent utilization of park facilities while supporting local tourism and economic activity. Community Center Progress & Programming • Began preparations for the 2026 Fall Festival, including reopening applications for returning vendors and developing registration materials • Delivered a presentation to the East Ridge Optimist Club highlighting senior fitness programs • Met with representatives from the venue, library, and Animal Services to coordinate Town Center activities and strengthen interdepartmental collaboration • Participated in an AOA project meeting with Wallace Researchers in attendance • Hosted the Senior Fitness Luncheon on April 22 • Attended the Communities in Schools team meeting to explore potential partnerships and collaboration opportunities • Completed the punch list walkthrough at the East Ridge Community Center (ERCC) • Assembled new office furnishings at the ERCC • Posted job openings and conducted interviews to fill multiple vacant positions at the ERCC • Initiated planning and logistics for the transition back into the Community Center in May • Conducted multiple coordination meetings and completed preparatory tasks in advance of the ERCC reopening Key Takeaways for Council • Multiple capital improvement and maintenance projects were advanced or completed • Spring athletic programming is fully operational across all age groups • High level of event and tournament activity continues at Camp Jordan facilities • Continued progress on Community Center renovation and reopening efforts, including completion of the punch list walkthrough at the East Ridge Community Center East Ridge Community Center • Staff remains actively engaged in long-term planning, regional coordination, and professional development initiatives 36 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 April 2026 Venue 1921 at East Ridge Monthly Report OVERVIEW: Venue 1921 continues to transition from startup operations into long-term operational planning and process development. OPERATIONS & BOOKINGS: • Venue 1921 hosted successful events during April, including: o East Ridge High School Prom o Private baby shower, our largest event to date at 350 people • Ongoing development of procedures related to: o Scheduling police officers for event o Temporary Special Event Permit processes o Internal coordination between departments • These operational systems are nearing completion and will help streamline future event management Our main goal has been simplifying so the client can easily book. Individual clients need more support with all the requirements than a business who may be used to insurance/contracts/online systems. STAFFING & COMMUNITY IMPACT: • Venue staff continue supporting a wide variety of private and community-based events. • Bilingual support remains an important asset in client communication and outreach efforts. • Venue 1921 continues to serve a diverse range of residents and celebrations within the community. PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING: • Staff continue discussions regarding future recurring programming opportunities and community partnerships. • Ongoing collaboration with City departments and local hospitality partners continues to strengthen operational coordination and regional visibility. 37 MARKETING & DATA DEVELOPMENT: Continued focus on networking and direct outreach to build brand awareness. Venue 1921 launched an updated website page, www.venue1921ateastridge.com, to support the client resources for booking, featuring: • Client resources • Rental information • Venue policies • Frequently requested documents and information MAY 2026 EVENTS: EVENT AUDIENCE Graduation Party Private Event Baby Shower Private Event Voting Precinct Public Event Corporate Training Event Private Event Mother’s Day Church Brunch Ticketed Event Quinceanera Private Event Graduation Party Private Event Internal City Event City Event Engagement Party Private Event 38 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 April 30, 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 2,710 28,949 (BOOKS/AUDIO) CIRCULATION 401 386 353 342 338 324 353 325 378 336 3,536 E-BOOKS COMPUTER 250 202 238 237 178 205 157 196 284 308 2,255 USERS NEW CARDS 65 38 29 26 17 25 26 29 41 39 334 ISSUED PROGRAMS / 32 / 13 / 34 / 41 / 29 / 26 / 26 / 18 / 26 / 25 / 245 271 / 4,334 ATTENDANCE 540 117 1,067 653 424 430 298 184 383 DOCUMENTS 15 8 36 22 0 0 0 6 13 11 111 NOTORIZED PAGES 43 15 41 89 20 39 16 39 41 16 359 FAXED PAGES 79 41 126 76 98 33 7 34 17 34 545 SCANNED COPIES 3,477 2,926 2,631 2,871 2,427 2,214 2,921 2,774 2,577 3,038 27,856 MADE ITEMS 88 110 133 133 50 66 83 118 99 98 978 CATALOGUED ITEMS 176 105 3 105 4 1 447 75 203 7 1,126 DELETED 39 new cards issued (28 Adult/11 Juvenile) 2 Baby Story Time - 10 participants 1 Teen Advisory Board - 4 participants 2 Diamond Art Club - 26 participants 1 Quilting Club - 2 participants 2 Elementary School Book Club - 18 participants 1 Adult Bingo - 7 participants 2 Kids Gardening Club - 22 participants 1 Middle School Book Club – 1 participant 3 Knitting Club - 12 participants 1 Adult Gardening Club - 6 participants 1 Adult Book Club - 9 participants 1 Adult/Child Craft - 11 participants 1 Game Night - 10 participants 1 Fancy Nancy Tea Party - 40 participants 4 Story Time - 45 participants 1 Watercolor Class - 22 participants 39