Columbus, Georgia

A RESOLUTION

No.__________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND

IF APPROVED ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CHILDREN AND YOUTH

COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR $24,707 TO FUND THE COLUMBUS/MUSCOGEE COUNTY JUVENILE

COURT RESTITUTION PROGRAM FOR A FOURTH YEAR AND TO AMEND THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL.



WHEREAS, funds have been made available from the office of the

Governor, Children and Youth Coordinating Council for the purpose of improving

the juvenile justice system; and,



WHEREAS, Columbus is eligible for $24,707 to fund this program for a

fourth year; and,



WHEREAS, a coalition was formed to determine how these funds are to be

spent. The coalition was formed and voted to implement a victim restitution

program; and,



WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor, Children and Youth Coordinating

Council requires a match of ($2,745) which will be provided from the general

fund.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit and if approved

accept a grant from the Office of the Governor, Children and Youth Coordinating

Council for $24,707 to fund a Columbus/Muscogee County Juvenile Court

Restitution Program for a fourth year and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by

a like amount.



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the ____ day of _________ 2004 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ____ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.





Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.

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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor