City Manager's Report, June 2026

City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Office of the City Manager (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Brian Koral MONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE 2026 BRIAN KORAL CITY MANAGER Brian Williams David Tyler Jacky Cagle Jeff Ezell Andrea Witt Brian Koral Mayor Vice-Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager Table of Contents City Manager Letter ........................................................................................................................1 Business Licenses/Beer Permits......................................................................................................2 Economic & Community Development ...................................................................................... 3-7 Human Resources ...........................................................................................................................8 Court ...............................................................................................................................................9 Police – Chief’s Report ..................................................................................................................10 Police – Administrative/Warrants Division ............................................................................. 11-15 Police – CID/CSU/K-9 Summary .............................................................................................. 16-17 Police – Patrol Report ............................................................................................................. 18-19 Police – Monthly Activity ..............................................................................................................20 Police – Monthly Crime Report.....................................................................................................20 Police – TITAN Crash Report .........................................................................................................21 Police – Animal Services ...............................................................................................................22 Fire Department...................................................................................................................... 23-26 Building Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 27-28 Solid Waste ...................................................................................................................................29 Street Department ........................................................................................................................30 Traffic Control ...............................................................................................................................31 Building and Codes Activity Report......................................................................................... 32-34 Parks and Recreation .............................................................................................................. 35-39 Venue 1921 at East Ridge .............................................................................................................40 Library ...........................................................................................................................................41 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Office of the City Manager (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Brian Koral CITY MANAGER REPORT JUNE 2026 To: Mayor and Councilmembers, City Staff, and Residents of East Ridge Please find attached the June 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, Brian Koral City Manager Brian Williams David Tyler Jacky Cagle Jeff Ezell Andrea Witt Brian Koral Mayor Vice-Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember 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 June 2026 Business License and Beer Permits Monthly Report BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED: BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS DLC Enterprises 1507 Waterhouse St, East Ridge, TN 37412 Clayton Signs, Inc. 639 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN 37412 Bright and Shiny Blinds 1645 Key Wast Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412 Orellanas Cleaning Crew, LLC 3825 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 J15 Electric Solutions 2888 Burning Bush Rd, Ringgold, GA 30736 NEW BEER PERMITS ISSUED: No new Beer Permits issued June 2026. 2 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Cameron Hobbs-McAllister East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Administrator (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Economic & Community Development June 2026 Economic & Community Development Monthly Report MONTHLY OVERVIEW: During June 2026, Economic & Community Development continued advancing the City's capital improvement projects, economic development initiatives, grant administration, and public engagement efforts. Departmental activities focused on project coordination, construction oversight, funding compliance, financial administration, and interdepartmental collaboration while preparing several initiatives for implementation in Fiscal Year 2027. Staff also continued supporting community engagement through public communications, business development activities, and ongoing coordination with local, regional, and state partners. KEY ACTIVITY: • Continued oversight of the East Ridge Community Center Expansion Project through construction closeout, operational readiness planning, programming development, and coordination with contractors, consultants, and City staff. • Advanced the Springvale Dog Park Redevelopment Project through engineering coordination, Change Order No. 1 approval, grant administration, reimbursement activities, and project scheduling in preparation for bidding and construction. • Administered multiple federal, state, and local grant programs through contract execution, reimbursement processing, financial reconciliation, compliance monitoring, audit preparation, and year-end reporting activities. • Coordinated business recruitment, retention, and redevelopment efforts by assisting prospective businesses, evaluating commercial properties, facilitating grand opening activities, and supporting private investment opportunities within East Ridge. • Advanced redevelopment and environmental planning initiatives through implementation of the EPA Brownfields Assessment Program and coordination of site evaluation efforts for future redevelopment opportunities. • Coordinated strategic technology modernization initiatives, including implementation of HubSpot CRM, development of the City's municipal website procurement strategy, evaluation of integrated digital service platforms, and planning for upgraded fleet management GPS technology. • Supported municipal facility improvements through planning and coordination of the City Hall front office renovation project and continued oversight of capital improvement initiatives at City- owned facilities. • Expanded community partnerships by coordinating with local and regional organizations to evaluate future programming opportunities, including youth development, wellness initiatives, and Community Center partnerships. • Managed public communications, branding initiatives, press releases, project announcements, ribbon cuttings, award nominations, and community engagement efforts supporting transparency 3 and economic development. • Continued coordination among City departments, elected officials, consultants, contractors, regional organizations, state agencies, funding partners, and community stakeholders to advance strategic organizational priorities. ADMINISTRATION, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, & OPERATIONAL COORDINATION: • Coordinated City Council agenda materials, resolutions, memoranda, contracts, change orders, and supporting documentation for grant programs, capital projects, and organizational initiatives. • Supported Fiscal Year 2027 organizational planning, departmental coordination, and strategic initiatives in collaboration with City administration and departmental leadership. • Continued administration of the City's economic development portfolio through business recruitment, stakeholder engagement, regional collaboration, and commercial redevelopment discussions. • Coordinated procurement activities, vendor negotiations, consultant agreements, contract execution, and project administration supporting departmental initiatives and organizational priorities. • Expanded partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit agencies, and regional stakeholders to support youth development, wellness programming, workforce initiatives, and city-wide program opportunities. • Advanced implementation of the City's HubSpot customer relationship management (CRM) platform to strengthen economic development, grant administration, constituent engagement, and project tracking capabilities. • Coordinated interdepartmental initiatives supporting municipal operations, including technology modernization, fleet management enhancements, organizational process improvements, and facility planning efforts. • Maintained active collaboration with state agencies, regional organizations, chamber of commerce, consultants, utility providers, funding partners, and community stakeholders to advance economic development and community outreach goals. INFRASTRUCTURE & CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT: • Continued oversight of the East Ridge Community Center Expansion Project through construction closeout, contractor coordination, punch list review, gym floor inspections, grant compliance, and operational readiness planning in preparation for reopening. • Advanced the Springvale Dog Park Redevelopment Project through engineering coordination, consultant collaboration, Change Order No. 1 approval, reimbursement activities, and project scheduling in preparation for bidding and construction. • Coordinated implementation activities associated with the EPA Brownfields Assessment Program, including redevelopment planning, environmental assessment coordination, and evaluation of priority redevelopment sites to support future investment opportunities. • Coordinated planning and public reopening activities for the Camp Jordan Canoe Launch Project in partnership with WaterWays, Tennessee American Water, and City leadership, including project communications and event preparation. • Advanced planning and coordination of the City Hall front office renovation project, including facility design, flooring reuse, cabinetry planning, material selection, project budgeting, and coordination with the Building Maintenance department. 4 • Continued coordination of the Spring Creek Litter Boom project through interagency collaboration, environmental stewardship efforts, and long-term maintenance planning. • Facilitated ongoing collaboration among engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and City departments to support capital improvement projects and municipal infrastructure. TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, & DIGITAL SERVICES: • Continued implementation of the City's HubSpot customer relationship management (CRM) platform, including vendor onboarding, system configuration, procurement coordination, website integration planning, and digital communication enhancements supporting economic development and grant administration. • Advanced strategic planning for the City's next-generation municipal website through development of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), evaluation of integrated digital service platforms, and coordination with City administration to identify long-term technology solutions. • Coordinated implementation planning for upgraded fleet management GPS technology, including inventory reconciliation, technology evaluation, administrator training preparation, and interdepartmental coordination to enhance operational efficiency and fleet oversight. • Managed vendor correspondence, technology planning, and software implementation activities supporting organizational modernization initiatives and future digital service enhancements. • Continued administration of City-operated digital platforms through website content management, ADA accessibility considerations, and ongoing support of online public information resources, including the East Ridge Animal Services website. • Coordinated technology integration efforts to improve constituent engagement, project tracking, public communications, and internal organizational efficiency across multiple departmental platforms showcasing city services. PORTFOLIO STATUS SUMMARY: Active Grant Programs 12 Closed Grant Programs 3 Pending Closeout Cycle 1 Pending Application Approval 3 Total Programs Under Administration 16 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 Local Parks and Recreation Pillar Construction / Community Center Renovation $150,923.10 Fund Kimley-Horn THSO High Visibility Grant Saturation & Radar Equipment Personnel (Over Time) $483.00 Bulletproof Vest Replacement Bureau of Justice Assistance Premier Body Armor $10,811.17 Program 5 FUNDING COMPLIANCE & REPORTING ACTIVITY: Funding Source Project Details Notes School Resource Officer School Resource Officers Began FY26 Closeout documentation, audit Endowment Grant preparation, training documentation coordination, and expenditure reconciliation. THSO High Visibility Grant Traffic Enforcement Submitted required campaign reporting and claim reimbursements for Q3 expenses. Animal Friendly Grant Spay & Neuter Program Completed FY26 closeout activities and executed FY27 grant contract. Local Parks & Recreation Community Center Drafted substantial completion report, Fund Grant Expansion coordinated site-inspection(s), and initiated closeout process. Hamilton County Leaning into Springvale Processed engineering reimbursement Communities Grant Redevelopment Project documentation and supporting financial records. Finalized bid book for advertisement. EPA Brownfield Assessment Site Assessment Program Coordinated program rollout activities and Grant environmental assessment planning. Bureau of Justice Assistance Ballistic Vest Prepared legislative approval documentation and Bulletproof Vest Program Reimbursement drafted final reimbursement claims for Q3. 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 Resurfacing FY23 Local Parks & Recreation Community Center Parks & Recreation Active Fund Renovation FY24 Safe Streets for All Safety & Crash Statistic Administration Active Plan FY25 Bureau of Justice BVP Vest Replacement Police Department Active FY25 AWCF Water and Canoe Launch Administration / Closed Environment Grant Reconfiguration/River Parks & Recreation Rescue FY25 Transportation Improvement Scruggs Rd / S. Mack Administration Active Plan Smith Rd Reconstruction FY25 Brownfield Assessment Multi-County Administration Active Development FY26 Animal Friendly Grant Spay & Neuter Program Animal Services Closed FY26 THSO High Visibility Radar(s) & Saturation Police Department Active FY26 Statewide School Resource School Resource Officers Police Department Pending Closeout Officer Endowment FY26 Hamilton County Springvale Park Parks & Recreation Active Redevelopment Project 6 FY26 Leaning into Communities ATM Thermal Police Department Closed Grant Monocular(s) FY26 Domestic Preparedness Youth Development Administration / Active Homeland Security Programs Parks & Recreation FY26 Wallace AOA Camp Jordan Facility Administration / Active Initiative/Chattanooga 2.0 Upgrades Parks & Recreation FY26 Community Development Ballistic Vest Police Department Active Block Grant Reimbursement FY27 BOJ Bulletproof Vest Spay & Neuter Program Animal Services Active Program FY26 Animal Friendly Grant Community Center Parks & Recreation Pending Approval Renovations FY27 Lowe’s Community Impact Antenna Police Department Pending Approval Grant Radars/Saturation FY27 THSO High Visibility Grant School Resource Officers Police Department Pending Approval 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: 10,898 Number of posts – 19 (+1,285 YoY Growth) Instagram (@CityofEastRidge) Platform Followers: 1,039 Number of posts – 9 (+186 YoY Growth) Twitter (@CityofEastRidge) Platform Followers: 694 Number of posts – 9 (-3 YoY Growth) OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC NOTICES: Date Release ID Description Department 6/29/2026 PR-26-141 City Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day Administration 7 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Michelle Sinigaglio East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Human Resources Director (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Administration Department June 2026 City of East Ridge Human Resources Monthly Report EMPLOYEE DATA: HEADCOUNT BUDGET ACTUAL Full-Time Employees 160 152 Part-Time Employees 22 25 TOTAL: 182 177 New Hires: 4 Part-Time Recreation Attendant Full-Time Recreation Attendant Sanitation Driver Maintenance Technician Terminations: 3 Streets Laborer Sanitation Driver Groundskeeper Transfers: 0 In Onboarding Process: 0 Recruiting For Crossing Guard (Part-Time) Senior Fitness Instructor (Part-Time) Streets Laborer/Equipment Operator Police Officer Animal Services Support Animal Services Support (Part-Time) Athletic Coordinator Groundskeeper Police Department Reservists: 4 Volunteer Firefighters: 5 Pending Retirements: 0 Admin and/or Medical Leave: 2 8 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Patricia Cassidy East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Court Clerk (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Municipal Court June 2026 City of East Ridge Municipal Court Monthly Report 56 Traffic Citations Issued June 2026 COURT APPEARANCES: DATE CRIMINAL TRAFFIC COME BACKS (To Pay) 06/02/2026 21 13 21 06/09/2026 40 13 17 06/16/2026 20 12 19 06/23/2026 30 18 10 06/30/2026 31 13 35 TOTAL: 142 69 102 (Less than half show) 9 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department June 2026 City of East Ridge Police Chief’s Monthly Report The City of East Ridge Police Department responded to a total of 1,881 calls for service during June 2026. The department filled a total of 89 open records requests from citizens and the District Attorney’s Office. A total of 452 citations were issued from 679 traffic stops. The East Ridge Police Department made a total of 48 physical arrests that included 65 misdemeanor charges and 19 felony charges. The East Ridge Police Department answered 3 calls within the City of Ridgeside and conducted daily self-initiated activities (directed patrols, park and walks, etc.). Currently, two officers are in the Field Training Program. 10 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department June 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 – 56,942 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 11 Station Officer Corporal M. Wilson Car 11 – 60,233 miles OPEN RECORDS: Open Records Requests Received 89 Open Records Requests Completed 88 Open Records Preparation Time 47.08 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 4 East Ridge Municipal Court Prisoner Transport Assists 0 OFFICE CONTACTS: Citizen Contacts 30 Reports Completed 6 ERPD Records Division Candace Brown, Myra Miracle, and Melissa Fletcher INCIDENT ARREST CITATIONS CALLS FOR REPORTS REPORTS ISSUED SERVICE 220 66 104 2,405 ➢ 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. 12 ➢ 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 133 Items Disposed 0 Narcotics Disposed 0 Firearms – prepared for trade / sale 0 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) 2 Crack Cocaine (grams) 8.5 Cocaine (grams) 1.31 Meth (grams) 34.8 Marijuana (grams) 47 MDMA (dosage units) 10 Fentanyl (grams) 6.44 Liquid GHB (ounces) 30 Training Sergeant Sergeant J. Massengale Car 12 – 63,006 miles During the period of June 2 through June 8, training coordination and planning activities continued for several upcoming law enforcement programs. Work included ongoing planning for the June 2026 ALERRT training and the July Single Officer Response to Active Shooter course. Officer training records were updated by entering supplemental training substitutions and specialized training into ACADIS. Assistance was also provided to Detective Stojnic regarding a decision related to the STOPS class he is scheduled to teach later in the year. Additional administrative duties included researching POST numbers for several classes attended by officers so the courses could be submitted for POST credit, recounting ammunition inventory for the annual budget request, and conducting physical agility testing for two new applicants. Several off-duty officer job requests were reviewed and approved. Planning continued for various training classes scheduled throughout the remainder of the year, including rescheduling ALERRT Day 2 due to shift scheduling conflicts and coordinating a four-day Taser Instructor/Class session scheduled for June 29 through July 2. 13 School Resource Officers East Ridge High School Cpl. E. Massengale Vehicle # 88 - Mileage: 27,200 Calls for Service: 0 Felony Charges: 0 Call Assists: 0 Offense Reports: 0 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 East Ridge Middle School Officer Landrum Vehicle # 87 - Mileage: 26,829 Calls for Service: 22 Felony Charges: 0 Call Assists: 37 Offense Reports: 6 Warrants Obtained: 0 Crash Reports: 0 Warrant Service: 0 Traffic Stops: 2 Other Warrant: 0 Traffic Citations: 0 Physical Arrests: 0 F.I.: 0 Misdemeanor Charges: 0 SIA: 0 East Ridge Elementary School Corporal Chadwick Vehicle # 03 - Mileage: 63,258 Calls for Service: 3 Felony Charges: 0 Call Assists: 27 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: 255 Spring Creek Elementary School Officer Chavez Vehicle # 08 - Mileage: 43,316 Calls for Service: 0 Felony Charges: 0 Call Assists: 0 Offense Reports: 0 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 14 Reserve Officers OFFICER HOURS: OFFICER COURT HOURS PATROL HOURS Officer Bailey 0 0 Officer Roberts 0 0 Officer Avans 29.0 38.0 Officer Bambrick 5.0 18.0 Officer Crawford 5.0 0 Officer Duncan (ER Fire Dept.) 0 0 Officer Williams (ER Fire Dept.) 0 0 TOTAL: 39.0 56.0 Total Reserve hours for June 2026: 95.0 15 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department June 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 3 4 1 0 15 133% D. Romans 6 0 5 4 1 2 5 80% W. Johnson 15 0 5 3 5 4 13 60% J. Davis 17 0 8 7 3 2 16 88% TOTAL: 54 0 21 18 10 8 49 86% CID Total New Case Assignments 21 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 18 with other law enforcement agencies in sharing intelligence CID Monthly Clearance Rate 86% affecting the region. CUMULATIVE CRIME SUPPRESSION (CSU) STATS: New Cases Opened 2 CSU NOTE: CSU continues to develop intelligence and has shared it with cooperating agencies to ultimately combat New Cases Assigned 2 various types of criminal activity within the city. CSU is Cases Closed 4 continuing to conduct follow up investigations on a variety of Firearms Taken (NIBIN) 0 cases to include narcotics, fugitive, and vice-related offenses. Gang Contacts 0 CSU has taken a very proactive approach to initiating and clearing several good drug-related cases. CSU continues to Marijuana Seizures (grams) 0 make relevant transactions with the CPD-NIBIN unit to Meth Seizures (grams) 454 establish a more proactive approach to gun-related criminal Fentanyl Seizures (grams) 227 activity. CSU coordinates with relevant patrol officers on follow up activities such as assisting them with continued Search Warrants Executed 2 investigation and or recommending prosecution based on their findings. 16 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 Arrests Misdemeanor 2 Arrests Felony 4 Meth (grams) 63.4 Marijuana (grams) 52.5 Training Hours 17 CUMULATIVE WARRANTS DIVISION STATS: Activity Summary WARRANTS DIVISION NOTE: The Warrants Division New Warrants Received 54 continues to seek solutions to streamline the warrants Misdemeanor Warrants Served 12 processes and implement appropriate measures. To date, the Felony Warrants Served 22 Warrants Division has had a measurable increase in the Warrants Entered into NCIC 24 number of warrants served. The changes implemented over the preceding months have enabled the Division to extradite more In-State Transports 2 arrestees from surrounding jurisdictions, including those within Extradition Transports 3 surrounding states. Misdemeanor Cite Fingerprints 1 Civilian Fingerprints 4 VEHICLE ASSIGNEMENTS: DRIVER VEHICLE MILEAGE MAKE MODEL VACANT 15 34,204 Chevrolet Colorado G. Beck 29 155,746 GMC Canyon R. Hightower 89 35,412 Ford PIU M. Alexander 5 11,464 Ford Explorer J. Goddard 7 10,693 Ford Explorer K. Kimsey 28 63,457 Ford PIU J. Daverson 6 49,697 Ford PIU S. Stojnic 4 10,085 Chevrolet Colorado D. Romans 25 27,478 Chevrolet Colorado J. Davis 41 21,987 Chevrolet Colorado W. Johnson 44 23,804 Chevrolet Colorado SPARE-LINE 54 80,565 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 June 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 12 0 0 0 0 0 4 10 0 4 1 15 39 0 0 BURGESS 11 0 3 2 1 2 0 0 0 17 7 37 38 1 2 MAGANA 10 0 2 2 0 9 0 3 3 3 4 29 41 0 0 MAHAFFEY 14 0 1 0 1 9 0 8 0 1 9 52 33 0 0 BAILEY 11 0 2 1 1 2 0 40 3 27 23 41 35 0 1 VALDEREZ 12 0 1 1 0 9 2 79 0 38 36 30 23 0 1 JOHNSON 11 0 3 2 2 13 0 35 15 10 15 42 17 2 4 ALLEN 13 3 1 2 1 9 0 32 2 25 31 45 11 1 0 DARWIN 12 0 3 4 0 8 3 29 3 24 35 32 19 2 1 DARWIN KIRBY 16 6 2 3 0 14 0 38 0 20 31 34 15 0 0 KIRBY 13 0 3 4 2 11 0 40 2 12 0 28 32 0 0 BRISELDEN 14 0 0 0 0 3 0 38 0 5 3 8 31 0 0 SMITH 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 22 53 77 91 67 54 0 0 RESENDIZ 12 0 0 0 0 6 0 66 0 12 7 51 37 0 0 BONANNO P 14 0 0 0 0 4 0 23 1 43 0 30 41 1 1 CORNELIUS 11 5 6 12 1 10 0 55 1 27 19 48 47 0 3 JONES 6 0 1 1 0 5 0 11 0 17 0 11 15 0 0 MILLER 14 4 3 7 4 9 0 71 0 18 4 40 18 0 0 NEIGHBORS 11 0 1 1 0 8 0 121 2 27 0 29 31 1 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 RHUDY 14 0 0 0 0 5 0 42 0 8 1 22 51 0 0 SZYDLOWSKI 16 0 1 1 0 5 1 10 8 28 24 60 7 0 1 WILSON 13 0 0 6 0 3 0 48 7 63 64 34 39 0 0 BLACKBURN 12 3 4 3 1 12 1 17 0 12 10 42 27 1 0 COX 13 2 1 4 1 6 0 38 0 9 8 35 41 0 2 ESTERMYER 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 14 0 12 9 0 0 MILLER 11 1 4 5 3 7 0 9 0 39 2 23 28 0 7 PARTIN 13 0 1 3 0 4 0 31 2 70 21 17 26 0 0 LOWRANCE 16 0 5 1 1 4 1 20 0 23 6 34 49 1 2 LIVELY 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 0 6 0 15 46 3 0 TOTAL 367 24 48 65 19 178 12 1000 103 679 452 963 900 13 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 May 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department Monthly Activity Report and Monthly Crime Report The Police Department's Monthly Activity Report and Monthly Crime Report are not included in the June 2026 Monthly Report. Due to technical issues with the Tyler Report Management System, the department was unable to generate the statistical data required to produce these reports for the June 2026 reporting period. 20 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department June 2026 City of East Ridge Police Department TITAN Crash Monthly Report June 2025 June 2026 72 58 YTD 2025 YTD 2026 435 347 21 City of East Ridge 5302 Stone Street Clint Uselton East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Police Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Police Department June 2026 City of East Ridge Animal Services Monthly Report Shelter Population Cats: 50 housed, 70 in foster care Dogs: 27 housed, 12 in foster care New Intakes Cats: 103 Dogs: 33 Calls for Service 58 total calls for service 8 responses to injured / sick animals 3 deceased animals transported 14 running at large calls 9 police assists Feral Cat Program 20 feral cat traps set 13 feral cats released back into the wild Cat Statistics 26 adoptions 0 returned to owners 3 transferred out 4 transferred in 1 returned to shelter 5 euthanized 14 neonate kittens passed away in care Dog Statistics 24 adoptions 17 returned to owners 14 transferred out 11 transferred in 0 returned to shelter 0 euthanized 0 neonate puppies passed away in care 22 City of East Ridge 4214 Ringgold Road Mike Williams East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Fire Chief (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Fire Department June 2026 City of East Ridge Fire Rescue Monthly Report Fire Operations The Department responded to 212 calls for service in the month of June 2026. Fire Administration • Staff have scheduled fire inspections and training for each shift. • Staff attended Council meetings. • Tri-State Mutual Aid meeting was held at Venue 1921. • Fire Administration has been working on updating Standard Operating Procedures. • Fire Department has been working on ISO preparations. Training Each shift completed a minimum of two hours of training daily throughout the month. Training topics included: 1. Company: SCBA Evolution, RIT\Mayday Procedures 2. Company: Community Risk Reductions, Ref. Essentials 7, Ch.22 3. Rescue: Cutting Torch, Equipment Familiarization, Maintenance and Use 4. Company: National Incident management System, Ref. Essentials 7, Ch.27 5. Driver Training: Pump Operations, Relay Pumping/Tender Ops 6. Company: Firefighter Safety, Ref. Essentials 7, Ch.1 7. Company: Communications, Ref. Essentials 7, Ch. 2 8. Company: Building Construction, Ref. Essentials 7, Ch.3 9. EMS: Cardiac Protocols, Ref. First Responder Protocol Manual, PROT-001 to PROT-006 10. Hazardous Materials: Advanced Skills Review Maintenance • Conducted general maintenance on all apparatus, including fluid checks, bulb replacements, and other preventative maintenance items. • Ladder 1 - Hydraulic outrigger hose set replaced. ($300.00) 23 • Ladder 1- fan clutch. ($1407.34) • Ladder 1 - Starter replacement. ($1344.64) • Squad 2 - ground light replacement. ($200.00) • Car 14 - Battery replacement ($146.01) Special Projects • Working on budget needs for the Fire Department. • Working with Human Resources on employee evaluations for fire department members. • The department participated in the Ducks Unlimited event at Camp Jordan Park. • The department participated in the East Ridge Optimist Club's Fishing Rodeo at Camp Jordan Park. • Conducted CPR training for City employees. Incident Reports by Incident Type Series June 2026 TYPE OF INCIDENT NUMBER Outside Fire: Dumpster 1 Structure Fire: Room and Contents 1 Structure Fire: Structural Involvement 1 Vehicle Fire 1 Electrical Hazard / Short Circuit 1 Powerline Down 12 Motor Vehicle Accident / No Injuries 2 Hazardous Situation: Carbon Monoxide release 1 Gas leak / Gas odor 1 Law Enforcement Support 6 Illness: Abdominal Pain 4 Illness: Altered Mental Status 2 Illness: Breathing Problems 6 Illness: Cardiac Arrest 3 Illness: Chest Pains 10 Illness: Convulsions / Seizures 3 Illness: Diabetic 1 Illness: Headache 2 Illness: Heart Problems 2 Illness: Overdose / Poisoning 1 Illness: Pregnancy 2 Illness: Sick 5 Illness: Stroke 1 Illness: Unconscious 11 24 Illness: Unknown 3 Injury / Trauma: Fall 9 Injury / Trauma: Motor Vehicle Crash w/ Injury 16 No Emergency: Canceled 11 False Alarm: Accidental Alarm 19 False Alarm: Malfunctioning Alarm 8 False Alarm: Other False Call 7 Good Intent Call: No Incident Found 3 Good Intent Call: Smoke Scare 1 CO alarm 1 Fire or Smoke Alarm 5 Service Call 8 Lift Assist 32 Weather damage assessment 4 Weather response 3 Stand by 1 Structural Collapse 1 Elevator Emergency 1 Total Alarms for May 2026 212 Fire Property Loss $25,000 Fire Property Saved $417,800 Civilian Deaths 0 Civilian Injury 0 Firefighter Injuries 0 Firefighter Deaths 0 MUTUAL AID REPORT Mutual Aid Received 0 Mutual Aid Given 1 TOTAL MUTUAL AID CALLS: 1 CALLS TO THE CITY OF RIDGESIDE Medical, citizen assist, non-fire related calls 0 Fire related calls 3 TOTAL CITY OF RIDGESIDE CALLS: 3 25 FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE Annual Inspections 48 New Inspections 4 Public Education Events 4 Plan Reviews 3 Special Projects or Meetings attended 3 OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS NFIRS Report(s) Requested 3 Other (Fire Marshal’s Office) 3 26 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Ray Gmuer East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Building Maintenance June 2026 City of East Ridge Building Maintenance Monthly Report City Hall • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating • Adjusted the temperatures to all the HVAC zones • Removed all furniture, the countertop, and flooring from the reception area • Patched and sanded wall holes, painted the reception area, and removed the glass window • Put doorstops on both doors leading into the conference room • New flooring installed in the reception area • Created a template for the new reception countertop • Converted the parking lot light nearest the dog park to LED lighting • Assembled the new office furniture for the reception area • Selected the final location for the new dumpster pad and began site planning and layout marking • Sprayed the front of City Hall for weeds Court • Cleared out the storage room in the museum for court storage • Replaced the storage room doorknob to restrict document access to Court personnel • Replaced the light bulb at the right-side entrance to the council member seating area Venue 1921 at East Ridge • Replaced the magnetic hooks holding up the patio lights with permanent hooks • Replaced the far-left outlet cover on the patio • Performed bi-weekly mowing and weed eating • Replaced all the broken irrigation lids • Hung brackets for the ladders • Replaced the curtains in the suites as well as tinted the door windows • Hung the AED machine • Obtained quotes from several companies for sod installation scheduled for July Police Department • Provided all necessary tools and supplies for painting the small bathroom • Coordinated with Rick’s Lock and Key to replace the hinges, panic bar, tumbler, and latch bolt on the sally port door • Adjusted the sally port door Fire Department • Replaced the thermopile and gas control valve on the water heater at Station 2 • Scheduled site visits with three companies to obtain quotes for repairing the leaking ductwork 27 Camp Jordan Park / Arena • Tested the irrigation backflow device near the axe-throwing area on Camp Jordan Parkway • Tested the backflow device in the chase of the gazebo at the RV lot Community Center • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating • Installed the rails for the handicap stalls in the lobby bathrooms • Replaced the solenoid valve to the water bug feature at the splash pad • Assisted with the assembly of new partitions for the Community Center • Repaired a broken vent stack in the ceiling Animal Shelter • Replaced the panic bar and the lock housing on the main entrance door • Readjusted all the hinges on the entrance door • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating • Picked up and delivered 11 railroad ties for the Volunteers Building Maintenance Facility • All three maintenance team members successfully completed and passed the cone course • Introduced the new hire to everyone and got him familiarized with all the City owned buildings and properties • Sharpened the zero turn mower blades • Power-washed and greased the zero-turn mower • Performed bi‑weekly mowing and weed eating • Picked up a pallet of water from Sam’s Club • Converted all the shop lights to LED • Replaced the diaphragm and vacuum breaker in the administrative-side restroom toilet • Cleaned the work trucks bi-weekly • Repaired the plumbing, replaced the sheet rock, toilet and vanity in the assistant’s bathroom • Replaced the trim and painted the assistant’s bathroom • Relocated the light switch and installed a new electrical receptacle in the assistant’s bathroom 28 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Robert Parker East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Solid Waste Department June 2026 City of East Ridge Solid Waste Monthly Report SOLID WASTE REPORT: Solid Waste Collected 899..29 tons Recycled Materials Collected 48.89 tons Dumpster Junk 103.78 tons Dumpster Rentals 1 Brush Collected 52 loads Metal Collected 2 tons Cart Repairs / Replacement (lids / cans) 23 New / Extra Garbage Cans 27 New Recycle Cans 8 29 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Chris Vaughn East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Street Department June 2026 City of East Ridge Street Department Monthly Report WORK ORDERS: TYPE PRODUCED NOTES Drain Patrol 68 Locations Checked and cleaned Ditch Cleaning 23 Locations Cleaned out with back-hoe Jetted Out Pipes 12 Locations Water jet trailer Street Sweeper 16 Locations Various streets swept Asphalt Repairs Locations Put out 5 tons of asphalt Pothole Repairs 7 Locations Bags of asphalt put out Litter Collection 12 Locations Trash picked up Mowing & Trimming: 13 Locations Boom Mower 41 Locations City Right-of-Ways 1 Location Exit 1 6 Yards Code Enforcement Miscellaneous 41 Locations Various work completed 30 City of East Ridge 1517 Tombras Avenue Jeff Crowe East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Supervisor (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgetn.gov Traffic Control June 2026 City of East Ridge Traffic Control Monthly Report WORK ORDERS: TYPE QUANTITY New Signage 1 Signs Installed 3 Sign Maintenance 97 Shop Tasks 9 Miscellaneous 26 Signal Repairs 28 Banners 1 Traffic Studies 8 Resident Requests 1 Street Light Requests 3 ER Police Department Requests 2 ER Fire Department Requests 4 Street Department Requests 3 Sanitation Department Requests 1 Building Maintenance Requests 2 Camp Jordan Park Requests 0 Venue 1921 at East Ridge 0 31 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 June 2026 City of East Ridge Building and Codes Department Monthly Report DEPARTMENT STAFF 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 Jeremy Hicks Codes Enforcement Officer MISSION 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. MONTHLY ACTIVITY SUMMARY Activity Scope of Activity Monthly Total Building (Comm. & Res.), Electrical, Plumbing, Issuing of Permits 65 Mechanical, Fire, Sign Building Inspections Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy 67 Re-inspections Trades that have failed the first inspection 20 Street Cut Permits WWTA, Chattanooga Gas & TAW street cut permits 4 Illegal signs removed from city limits, including bandit Signs Removed 61 signs, political signs, etc. Training required for department certifications, including Continuing Education 4 Hours International Building Certification Property Maintenance Unpaid property maintenance issues, including grass 6 Liens cutting, demo of unsafe structures, etc. Housing Board Cases involving repair or demolition of the structure 8 Cases 32 Activity Scope of Activity Monthly Total Board of Zoning Appeals Cases involving zoning ordinances 0 Cases Planning Commission Rezoning, subdivision regulations, and plat signing 1 Case In-house plan reviews, Commercial/Residential — Plat Plan Reviews 12 Reviews Unsafe Structure Demolition of an unsafe structure 0 Abatement Open Storage, Disabled Vehicles, Trash & Debris, and Code Violations 144 other property maintenance violations Open Storage 0 Disabled Vehicles 15 Trash & Debris 11 Post for Cleanups 57 Other (Premise ID, Fence, Soffits, Fascia Boards, 25 Gutters, Windows, etc.) Facilitate calls and inquiries that citizens and contractors Customer Service Calls Daily may have Local Building Official Quarterly meeting for Collegedale, Red Bank, Soddy- 4 Hours Meeting Daisy, Chattanooga, and Hamilton County BUILDING AND TRADES PERMITS ISSUED CITYWIDE 33 CODE ENFORCMENT CITATONS ISSUED CITYWIDE 34 City of East Ridge 323 Camp Jordan Parkway Shawnna Skiles East Ridge, Tennessee 37412 Director (423)867~7711 ● www.eastridgeparksandrec.com Parks and Recreation June 2026 City of East Ridge Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report During June, the Parks & Recreation Department focused on preparations for fall athletic programming, facility maintenance and improvements, Community Center reopening efforts, event coordination, and ongoing capital project management. Staff supported numerous athletic leagues, tournaments, special events, and daily maintenance operations while continuing long-range planning initiatives and park enhancement projects throughout the city. ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: • Continued coordination and oversight of all recreational sports leagues and seasonal programming. • Managed ongoing negotiations and administration of ballfield and soccer field use agreements. • Conducted meetings with prospective event organizers, including the Camp Jordan Carnival and Mixtape Music Festival. • Participated in gym floor walkthroughs and facility evaluations. • Began interviewing candidates for open Community Center positions in preparation for reopening. • Opened online registration for all fall sports programming. • Administered the annual park sand bid process. • Released park materials bid requests for the 2026–2027 operating season. • Continued oversight of Community Center punch-list items and contractor coordination. • Attended Springvale project meetings, including project management discussions and plan reviews. • Continued improvements and updates to the Parks & Recreation website. • Promoted parks, programs, and special events through social media and digital communications. • Conducted interviews for part‑time park attendant positions. ATHLETIC & RECREATION PROGRAMMING: Staff continued preparations and registration efforts for the upcoming fall sports season while providing ongoing league management and participant support. Fall Soccer • Opened registration for the fall outdoor soccer season. • Began season planning, coach recruitment, promotional efforts, and online league setup. Fall Baseball • Continued registration efforts • Organized a player camp scheduled for August 4, 2026. • Continued volunteer coach recruitment. 35 • Resolved SportsEngine roster and team-building system issues. Fall Softball • Continued registration and promotional efforts. • Worked with Champy's to develop a sponsored quad initiative at Fields 5–8. Fall Cheerleading • Continued participant registration for the fall season. Fall Tee-Ball • Continued registration efforts. • Actively recruited volunteer coaches. • Addressed SportsEngine roster and team management issues. Fall Flag Football • Continued registration efforts. • Worked through SportsEngine roster management and coaching assignments. Fall Adult Softball • Opened registration. • Implemented and promoted a new registration process designed to reduce team costs and improve efficiency. These programs collectively required extensive scheduling, communication, coach recruitment, facility preparation, and league administration while serving hundreds of participants. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS: Daily Maintenance Activities • Repaired leaking toilets in Restrooms 1–8. • Fixed broken coat hanger in Arena restroom stall. • Repaired flat passenger-side tire on park golf cart. • Replaced defective soap dispenser in the Arena. • Repaired Arena Mower #1 by replacing seized pulley components that were causing belt overheating. • Replaced broken blade belt on Arena Mower #2. • Repaired lighting fixture at Baseball/Softball Fields 5–8. • Repaired broken toilet seat in Arena Women's Restroom. • Corrected mower blade alignment issue on Arena mower. • Adjusted flush valve in Arena Women's Restroom to resolve flushing concerns. Facility Improvement Priorities Fields 1-4 • Utilize remaining sand stockpile to address low spots around bleachers and batting cages. • Clean and pressure wash trash receptacles; replace damaged units as needed. • Paint field buildings to match the Fields 5–8 complex. • Finished painting stairways and structural components. 36 Baseball Fields 5-8 • Paint or stain stairways. • Paint metal poles and railings black. • Replace damaged boards and evaluate flooring for staining or painting. • Wash windows and pressure wash siding. • Update interior paint finishes. • Paint doors and trim. • Remove mesh fencing between Fields 6 and 7 and Fields 7 and 8. • Evaluate gate wheel placement to improve gate function. Baseball Fields 9-12 • Scrape and pressure wash beneath bleachers. • Replace aging rubber trash cans with metal receptacles. • Evaluate painting of concession buildings. • Paint concession area support poles. • Pressure wash dugouts and bleachers. • Paint restroom stall dividers. • Repair cracks in flooring and wall surfaces. • Complete interior paint touchups. • Clean and refurbish trash receptacles. Soccer Complex • Pressure wash restroom facilities and surrounding concrete areas. • Touch up restroom interiors and flooring. • Repaint or stain field signage and kiosk structures. • Stain pavilions. • Clean and repaint Stadium Concessions. • Paint restroom stall dividers and stadium restrooms. • Add gravel near bridge approaches. • Clean and repair trash receptacles. Park-wide Improvements • Replace faded Academy banners. • Lower dog waste stations for improved accessibility. • Restore Canoe Launch #2 sign. • Clear vegetation near Disc Golf Hole #1 and Hole #3 areas. • Install railroad ties along disc golf pathways. • Paint Kitchen Pavilion. 37 • Purchase and install a new refrigerator for the Kitchen Pavilion. • Evaluate installation of upgraded decorative trash receptacles. • Touch up railings near hill-side restrooms. • Stain Kitchen Pavilion fencing and RV Pavilion structures. • Measure concrete disc golf tee pads for future improvements. • Replace missing bollards. • Order replacement caps for park fence signage. CAMP JORDAN & PARK EVENTS: The department hosted and supported several major events during the month: • Optimist Club Fishing Rodeo • Chattanooga Roller Derby • Rabbit Wrestling Club AAU Wrestling Tournament • Hamilton County Master Gardners Show • Hamilton County Home Show • Con Nooga / Fear Connection These events required scheduling coordination, facility setup, custodial services, operational support, and visitor assistance while bringing substantial attendance to Camp Jordan facilities. TOURNAMENTS & ATHLETIC EVENTS: The following tournaments were hosted during the month: • National Championship – Dusty Mason Event • Athletix Baseball World Series • Connect Sports National Softball Tournament • Southern Softball Association Tournament These events generated significant visitation, regional exposure, and economic activity while maximizing utilization of City athletic facilities. COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRESS & PROGRAMMING: • Continued planning for the 2026 Fall Festival, including vendor application and registration preparations. • Participated in an AOA project meeting with Wallace Research. • Hosted a Senior Fitness Luncheon. • Attended Communities In Schools meetings to explore partnership opportunities. • Conducted Community Center punch list reviews and follow-up inspections. • Posted job openings and conducted interviews for multiple Community Center positions • Successfully transitioned operations back into the Community Center • Conducted planning meetings and reopening preparations. 38 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR COUNCIL: • Continued investment in facility maintenance and infrastructure improvements throughout the park system. • Strong enrollment and preparation activities for fall athletic programming. • Successful hosting of multiple major tournaments and special events at Camp Jordan. • Significant progress toward full Community Center operations and programming expansion. • Ongoing staff engagement in strategic planning, partnerships, customer service improvements, and operational excellence. • Continued enhancement of parks, athletic facilities, and public amenities to improve user experience and community engagement. 39 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 June 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 PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING: • Collaboration between Venue 1921, Rec Center, Library, and Animal Shelter. Goal: develop coordinated, year-round programming calendar • Established new business connections and partnership opportunities in the arts • Continuing to serve our Spanish speaking communities with bi-lingual services • Focusing on partnerships for public event Venue1921 hosted programming OPERATIONS & BOOKINGS: During this reporting period, the venue hosted events rentals that supported local businesses and community organizations, including A Nibble in the Night hosted by ChefExpress benefiting Make-A-Wish and highlighting local chefs, we had a Harlem Nights themed party by local community leaders and a milestone birthday celebration. We also welcomed our first public Realtor Panel for First-Time Home Buyers, providing an educational resource for the community. Looking ahead, we secured future bookings including proms, public educational grant funded non-profit events, established relationships with organizers of new public niche events, and continued building partnerships with local schools for upcoming fundraising events, further expanding the venue's role as a community gathering space. 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 40 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 June 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 2,849 3,491 35,289 (BOOKS/AUDIO) CIRCULATION 401 386 353 342 338 324 353 325 378 336 292 266 4,094 E-BOOKS COMPUTER 250 202 238 237 178 205 157 196 284 308 231 228 2,714 USERS NEW CARDS 65 38 29 26 17 25 26 29 41 39 53 57 434 ISSUED PROGRAMS / 32 / 13 / 34 / 41 / 29 / 26 / 26 / 18 / 26 / 33 / 42 / 25 / 245 346 / 5,179 ATTENDANCE 540 117 1,067 653 424 430 298 184 383 265 580 DOCUMENTS 15 8 36 22 0 0 0 6 13 11 6 5 122 NOTORIZED PAGES 43 15 41 89 20 39 16 39 41 16 47 27 433 FAXED PAGES 79 41 126 76 98 33 7 34 17 34 32 31 608 SCANNED COPIES 3,477 2,926 2,631 2,871 2,427 2,214 2,921 2,774 2,577 3,038 2,598 2,636 33,090 MADE ITEMS 88 110 133 133 50 66 83 118 99 98 105 67 1,150 CATALOGUED ITEMS 176 105 3 105 4 1 447 75 203 7 231 593 1,950 DELETED 57 new cards issued (44 Adult/13 Juvenile) 4 Baby Story Time - 46 participants 1 Adult Book Club - 6 participants 6 Diamond Art Club - 41 participants 1 Craft Class (All Ages) - 7 participants 3 Teen Videography Class - 17 participants 1 Adult Bingo - 7 participants 2 Kids Gardening Club - 18 participants Gems and Geodes Program - 45 participants 3 Knitting Club - 10 participants 1 Adult Gardening Club - 7 participants Fishing Derby - 93 participants 5 Quilting Club - 15 participants 1 Game Night - 12 participants Barry Mitchell Puppet Show - 56 participants 1 LEGO Club - 10 participants 2 Watercolor Class - 33 participants Dino Adventures Program - 44 participants 5 Story Time - 86 participants 1 Middle School Book Club – 2 participants Barnes & Noble Outreach - 25 participants 41