Columbus, Georgia

A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MANDATE FUNDS

COLLECTED FOR WASTE TIRE REMOVAL ARE PLACED IN THE HAZARDOUS WASTE FUND AND

SOLID WASTE FUND.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the Columbus

Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action during the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation that will

mandate funds collected for waste tire removal are placed in the Hazardous

Waste Fund and the Solid Waste Fund.

__________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION THAT WILL FUND THE GREENSPACE PROGRAM.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient

operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for

its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation that will

fund the Greenspace Program.

_______________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CLERK'S OFFICES PROVIDE A PAPER

INDEX FOR DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED AND INDEXED ON COMPUTER IF THEY PROVIDE

COMPUTERS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the Columbus

Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to

eliminate the requirement that the Clerk's offices provide a paper index for

documents that are filed and indexed on computer if they provide computers for

public access..

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR LOCAL AREA ROAD PROJECTS

(LARP) AND FOR COUNTY CONTRACTS.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the Columbus

Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to increase

transportation funding for Local Area Road Projects (LARP) and for county

contracts.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OPPOSE

LEGISLATION THAT LIMITS EXISTING AUTHORITY FOR EMINENT DOMAIN.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the Columbus

Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation opposes legislation that limits existing

authority for Eminent Domain.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OPPOSES

LEGISLATION THAT EXPANDS THE DEFINITION OF INVERSE CONDEMNATION.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the Columbus

Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation opposes legislation that expands the

definition of Inverse Condemnation to include any impact a state or local

regulation would have on the value of property and to require local governments

(the taxpayer) to pay for the impact of these regulations.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OPPOSES

LEGISLATION ON ZONING APPEAL TO GIVE LANDOWNERS A RIGHT OF DIRECT APPEAL IN ALL

ZONING DECISIONS ADVERSE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the Columbus

Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation opposes legislation on zoning appeals to

give landlords a right of direct appeal in all zoning decisions adverse to the

property owner. Direct appeal would delay zoning decision, lend uncertainty to

the process, cost substantial taxpayer dollars, and overburden the appellate

courts.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL OR STATEWIDE WATER MANAGEMENT

PLAN.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient

operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to

authorize a Comprehensive Regional or Statewide Water Management Plan ?

Columbus and the region need a plan of action on how water will be protected

and allocated to insure future water needs for our area.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION TO INCREASE 911 FEES FROM $1.50 TO $2.50 FOR TELEPHONE LANDLINES.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient

operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to increase

911 fees from $1.50 to $2.50 for telephone landlines.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION FOR A CHANGE IN TECHNOLOGY FOR WIRELESS PHONES IN ORDER TO CAPTURE

COST OF PREPAID PHONES.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient

operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation for a

change in technology for wireless phones in order for local government to

capture cost of prepaid phones.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION TO ALLOCATED FULL FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER?S PROGRAM.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient

operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to allocate

full funding for the Public Defender?s Program.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCES

LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE STATE FUNDING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE COLUMBUS

CONVENTION AND TRADE CENTER.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the Columbus

Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, funding of the Columbus Convention and Trade Center will contribute

significantly to Economic Development in the Columbus region and State; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the Mayor/Council respectfully requests the local Legislative

Delegation to introduce legislation authorizing state funding for the expansion

of the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR THE FAMILY COALITION.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the of the

Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens;

and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to continue

state funding for the Family Coalition.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CONTINUE FUNDING FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE AND ITS COUNTY DELIVERY SYSTEM.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the Columbus

Consolidated Government and the quality of its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce legislation to

authorize continued state funding for the University of Georgia Cooperative

Extension service and its delivery system.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OPPOSE PROPOSED

CHANGES IN GRANT-IN-AID (GIA) FUNDING TO LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the Columbus

Consolidated Government and the quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation opposes proposed changes in Grant-in-Aid

(GIA) funding to local health departments. These changes will affect the daily

provision of services to communities as well as the ability to respond when

communities need assistance in a disaster.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



A RESOLUTION



No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT

LEGISLATION TO FUND THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT PROGRAM.



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient

operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for

its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2006 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to fund the

Juvenile Drug Court Program.

_________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

________ day of ___________, 2005 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Anthony voting _____________

Councilor Davis voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________



_____________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor