Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item #__________



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting

April 2, 2002





Agenda Report#__________





TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL



SUBJECT: Grant - Columbus for Kids Inc.



INITIATED BY: City Manager's Office

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Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to fund a grant of $35,500 to

Columbus for Kids, Inc., from the Crime Victim Surcharge Account to purchase an

Image Quest Colposcope and two computers.



Background: Columbus for Kids, Inc., has requested funds to purchase an Image

Quest Colposcope to enable them to tap into telemedicine resources at

Children?s Health Care of Atlanta and bring Columbus into a network of centers

statewide. The equipment will be utilized by the local SANE Nurse Program with

support from local physicians to link with Atlanta programs for

consultations. The colposcope will be located at Our House at the Northridge

site.



Analysis: Staff recommends that these funds be made available as a grant.



Financial Considerations: The total amount of the grant will be provided from

the Crime Victim Witness Surcharge. This will be a one time expenditure.



Legal Considerations: This proposal is eligible for funding from the Crime

Victim Witness Surcharge.



Recommendation/Action: Authorize the City Manager to fund a grant of $35,500 to

Columbus for Kids, Inc., from the Crime Victim Surcharge Account to purchase an

Image Quest Colposcope and two computers.