Columbus, Georgia

A RESOLUTION

NO. ___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AND IF APPROVED,

ACCEPT A GRANT OF $138,000 FROM UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

2005 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM. THESE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED TO

PURCHASE PHYSICAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR EACH OF THE 14 FIRE STATIONS.



WHEREAS, firefighting is an extremely physically demanding occupation;

and,



WHEREAS, cardiac arrest continues to be the number one killer of

firefighters in the United States; and,



WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security has

allocated grant funds through the 2005 Assistance To Firefighter?s Grant

Program; and,



WHEREAS, the Columbus Department of Fire and EMS has developed a grant

proposal to purchase physical fitness equipment for each of the city?s fire

stations; and,



WHEREAS, the equipment will be utilized to increase the fitness of

fire/EMS personnel thus reducing the risk of injury or fatalities and enhancing

their response capabilities; and,



WHEREAS, the grant is an 80/20 proposal with a federal share of

$110,400 and a local share of $27,600 for a total of $138,000; and,



WHEREAS, this grant proposal requires a 20% matching funds ($27,600)

which will be funded from the contingency fund.





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



1) That the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit and if approved, accept

an Assistance To Firefighters Grant of $138,000 from the United States

Department of Homeland Security.



2) Amend the budget through increasing the Multi-Governmental Fund by $138,000

or the actual amount funded.



3) Provide the required match of $27,600 to be funded through the General Fund

Contingency Fund



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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 Pugh voting ________

Councilor Rodgers voting ________

Councilor Suber voting ________

Councilor Woodson voting ________



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