Columbus, Georgia

A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE

LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE STATE FUNDING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE COLUMBUS TRADE

CENTER/VISITOR?S CENTER.



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, funding of the Columbus Trade Center/Visitor?s Center will contribute

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



WHEREAS, this issue requires action during the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of Columbus, Georgia, hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation respectfully introduce

legislation to authorize state funding for the Columbus Trade Center/Visitor?s

Center.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor



A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE AND/OR

SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO KEEP PASSENGER RAIL FUNDING IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION?S BUDGET AND SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE

BETWEEN COLUMBUS/GRIFFIN/ATLANTA SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE

ATLANTA/GRIFFIN/MACON PASSENGER RAIL CORRIDOR.



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, Columbus/Muscogee County, Georgia is a major second tier city but is

ranked near the bottom of the list to receive commuter rail service; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2002 General Assembly session.





NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation respectfully pursue with all

diligence introducing and/or supporting necessary legislation to keep passenger

rail funding in the State Department of Transportation?s budget and support the

establishment of rail passenger service between Columbus/Griffin/Atlanta

simultaneously with the development of the Atlanta/Griffin/Macon passenger rail

corridor.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor



A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT INCREASED

FUNDING IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION?S BUDGET FOR ROAD PROJECTS.



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 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation support increased funding in the

State Department of Transportation?s budget for road projects.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor











A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE

LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE STATE FUNDING FOR OXBOW MARINA.



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, funding of Oxbow Marina will contribute significantly to Economic

Development in the Columbus region and the State; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation respectfully introduce

legislation to authorize state funding for Oxbow Marina.

_________________________________________



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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT INCREASED

FUNDING FOR CRIMINAL INDIGENT DEFENSE.



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, the State now funds only ten percent of Muscogee County?s cost for

attorneys for criminals who can not afford attorneys; and



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2002 General Assembly session.





NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation respectfully pursue with all

diligence increased funding for criminal indigent defense.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT THE

NECESSARY FUNDING FOR THE FALL LINE AIR QUALITY STUDY FOR SECOND TIER CITIES IN

ORDER TO ALLAY THE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OF AIR POLLUTION AND ?NON ATTAINMENT?

DESIGNATION.



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, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has measured

concentrations of ground level ozone in areas outside Atlanta and other large

metropolitan areas that approach or exceed the existing and proposed U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency?s standard for clean air; and,



WHEREAS, information concerning the composition, source, and fate of air

pollution in and around second tier cities is insufficient to develop effective

and efficient action plans; and,



WHEREAS, funding for second tier cities air quality study and programs requires

action during the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of Columbus, Georgia, hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation support the necessary funding for

the fall line air quality study for second tier cities in order to allay the

adverse consequences of air pollution and ?non attainment? designation.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________



A RESOLUTION REQUESTING PASSAGE OF STATE LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING CONSOLIDATED

GOVERNMENTS TO EXPEND UP TO 15 PERCENT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SPECIAL COUNTY 1

PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF A CONSOLIDATED

GOVERNMENT.



WHEREAS, the Columbus Consolidated Government is committed to improving

the quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, the Columbus Consolidated Government recognizes the continuing

challenge of providing cost efficient services to support and maintain the

quality of life for its citizens; and,



WHEREAS, Federal and State Governments are cutting funds to governments yet

requiring implementation of new programs.



NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Columbus, Georgia as follows:



I.

That the Columbus Consolidated Government urges passage of State

Legislation authorizing consolidated governments to expend up to 15 percent of

the proceeds of the special county 1 percent sales and use tax for operations

and maintenance of a consolidated government effective for referendums; and,

II.

That this legislation would be effective for special county 1 percent

sales and use tax referendums held after November 1, 2001; and,

III.

That the Columbus Delegation is requested to take necessary and

appropriate steps to pursue passage of this legislation; and,

IV.

That the Georgia Municipal Association and the Association of County

Commissioners of Georgia are requested to work for the passage of this

legislation.



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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________





________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor

A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE

LEGISLATION THAT WILL DISCONNECT SALARIES OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT AND

TAX COMMISSIONER FROM THAT OF THE SHERIFF.



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, salaries of the Clerk of Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner are

connected to that of the Sheriff; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires research and action during the 2002 General

Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce legislation that will

disconnect salaries of the Clerk of Superior Court and Tax Commission from that

of the Sheriff.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________



A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE

LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE COLUMBUS CHARTER, SECTION 5-600 THROUGH 5-605 (G.A. L.

1993, pp 5013-5015), SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RECORDER?S COURT OF COLUMBUS,

GEORGIA MAY CREATE AND DESIGNATE A DIVISION OF RECORDER?S COURT TO HEAR AND TO

EXERCISE JURISDICTION OVER ALL ENVIRONEMENTAL ORDINANCES OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.



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 during the 2002 General Assembly Session.



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



That the local Legislative Delegation respectfully pursue with all

diligence, enabling legislation amending the Columbus Charter, Section 5-600

through 5-605 (G.A. L. 1993, pp 5013-5015), so as to provide that Recorder?s

Court of Columbus, Georgia may create and designate a division of Recorder?s

Court to hear and to exercise jurisdiction over all environmental ordinances of

Columbus, Georgia.



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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT STATE

FUNDING FOR A SKATE PARK.



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, funding of a skate park will contribute significantly to Economic

Development and quality of life in the Columbus region; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation support state funding for a skate

park.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE

LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND/OR THEIR SUBCONTRACTORS TO NOTIFY

LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF MENTALLY CHALLENGED OR

SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOMES IN NEIGHBORHOODS.



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, State agencies and/or their subcontractors are placing mentally

challenged and substance abuse homes in neighborhoods without proper

notification to local elected officials; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action during the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of Columbus, Georgia, hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation introduce legislation to require

State agencies and/or their subcontractors to notify local elected officials

regarding the placement of mentally challenged or substance abuse homes in

nieghborhoods.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT STATE

FUNDING FOR MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS INHERITED AS A RESULT OF BIBB CITY

BEING INCORPORATED INTO COLUMBUS.



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, Bibb City has been dissolved and incorporated into Columbus, Georgia

along with major infrastructure problems; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action during the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of Columbus, Georgia, hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation respectfully pursue with

diligence appropriate state funding for major infrastructure problems inherited

as a result of Bibb City being incorporated into Columbus.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT STATE

FUNDING FOR TRI-RIVERS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION.



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, funding of Tri-Rivers will contribute significantly to Economic

Development in the Columbus region; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation respectfully support state

funding for Tri-Rivers Development Association.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT STATE

FUNDING FOR THE NAVAL MUSEUM.



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, $100,000 was appropriated for the Naval Museum but put on hold as a

result of the economic downturn; and,



WHEREAS, funding of the Naval Museum will contribute significantly to Economic

Development in the Columbus region; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation support state funding for the

Naval Museum.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting ____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OPPOSE ANY CUTS

IN GRANT-IN-AID FUNDING TO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation respectfully oppose any cuts in

Grant-In-Aid Funding to County Health Departments.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT

ADDITIONAL GRANT-IN-AID FUNDING FOR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO COVER COSTS TO

COUNTIES TO BRING EMPLOYEES TO TARGET SALARIES OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS AS

REQUIRED BY THE STATE.



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation support additional Grant-In-Aid

Funding to County Health Departments to cover costs to bring employees to

target salaries over the next two years as required by the State.

_________________________________________



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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting _____________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor







A RESOLUTION

No. ________





A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ADVOCATE FOR AN

AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2 TITLE 26 OF THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED

CHARGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO INSPECT ALL

FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS AND APPROVING ADEQUATE FUNDING TO PERFORM THIS FUNCTION.



WHEREAS, approval of this amendment in effect reverses previous charges giving

authority for inspection of food service operations within food sales

establishments such as grocery and convenience stores to the Department of

Agriculture and eliminating from inspection food service operations as a part

of temporary events; and,



WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2002 General Assembly session.



NOW, THEREFORE, the Council or Columbus, Georgia hereby resolves as follows:



That the local Legislative Delegation Advocate for an amendment of

Chapter 2 Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated charging the

Department of Human Resources with the authority to inspect all Food Service

Operations and approving adequate funding to perform this function.

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

______________day of ___________, 2001 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting _____________

Councilor Henderson voting _____________

Councilor Hunter voting _____________

Councilor Poydasheff voting _____________

Councilor McDaniel voting _____________

Councilor Rodgers voting _____________

Councilor Smith voting _____________

Councilor Suber voting _____________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________

Councilor Woodson voting ______________







________________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor