A Resolution

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A Resolution Authorizing THE CITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND IF APPROVED ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE

AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM RADIO SHACK. whereas, the After School/Summer Program administered by the Columbus Parks and

Recreation Department offers activities to youth; and,
whereas, the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department administers the After School

Program in 32 locations throughout the city; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department Community Schools

Division provides daily outdoor activities to program participants in public

areas on school property; and,



WHEREAS, the need for a safe place to participate in recreational and

physical activities to enrich the health of youth who participate in our

programs from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.; and,



WHEREAS, the need for maintaining supervision and contact with our

youth participants is vital to safe being of over 1500 youth; and,



WHEREAS, Radio Shack is authorizing grant funds in the amount in the

total amount $500; and,



WHEREAS, the Community Schools Division of Columbus Parks and

Recreation is in need of acquiring these means of communication in our efforts

to protect and monitor the youth in our care we are requesting approval to

apply for the Radio Shack Neighborhood Answers Grant.



WHEREAS, the City can apply for this grant quarterly until awarded.

This is our second time making application.

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

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit an application

and if approved accept funds for 2 way communication between staff when outside

with participants. From the Radio Shack Neighborhood Answers Grant. The Program

is funded by a grant in the amount of $500.00 from Radio Shack. Authorization

is also being requested by this resolution to apply for this grant quarterly on

a continuous basis until grant is awarded and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund

by a like amount.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the _________ day of _____________ and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of  _____________ members of said Council.

Councilor Allen voting

  

Councilor Anthony voting

  

Councilor Baker voting

  

Councilor Barnes voting

  

Councilor Buck voting

  

Councilor Crabb voting

  

Councilor Davis voting

  

Councilor Garrett voting

  

Councilor Henderson voting

  

Councilor House voting

  

Councilor Huff voting

  

Councilor Hunter voting

  

Councilor McDaniel voting

  

Councilor Poydasheff voting

  

Councilor Rodgers voting

  

Councilor Smith voting

  

Councilor Suber voting

  

Councilor Thomas voting

  

Councilor Turner Pugh voting

  

Councilor Woodson voting

  

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