Agenda Item #3

Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting

10/7/2003


To
Mayor and Council
Subject
Short Term Work Program of the Comprehensive Plan
Initiator
Department of Economic Development
Recommendation
Approval is requested to adopt the Short Term Work Program update as an \n \n amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Approval
Approved
Background
The revised Short Term Work Program and the Report of Accomplishments have been

reviewed by the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Development Center (LCRDC) and the

Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). A regional review hearing was

held on July 29, 2003. There were no comments submitted concerning the City's

STWP.
Analysis
After review by the LCRDC and DCA (letter attached), it was determined that the

update was internally consistent and there are no conflicts with comprehensive

plans of other governmental units.
Financial Considerations
The projects in the Short Term Work Program will be considered when funding is

made available by the appropriate agency.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Legal Considerations
The Short Term Work Program is part of the State requirement of having in place

an approved comprehensive Plan. The Short Term Work Program has to be updated

every 5 years as a part of the Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendations/ Actions
The Columbus Condolidated Government must officially adopt the STWP update as

an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. A resolution needs to be

adopted by Council. Once the Short Term Work Program resolution is adopted,

DCA will officially extend the City's Qualified Local Government Status.