Agenda Item # 4
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
07/26/2011
Agenda Report # 675
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia
INITIATED BY: Juvenile Court
Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit an application, and if
approved, accept a grant for $7,500 or the approved amount from the Council of
Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia for the Purchase of Services Grant and to
amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award.
Background: Funds have been allocated to the State of Georgia to improve the
Juvenile Justice System in Georgia. Columbus is eligible for $7,500.
Analysis: Funds will be used for counseling services, psychological
evaluations, community service restitution and tutoring.
Financial Considerations: The grant is for $7,500 or the amount approved with
no matching funds. Funds will be used to provide services for youth referred
to Juvenile Court.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: There will be no additional expenses
and a match is not required.
Legal Considerations: The Columbus Consolidated Government has been notified
of its eligibility to receive the funds.
Recommendations/ Actions: Authorize to submit an application and if approved
accept a grant front he Council of Juvenile Court Judges for the Purchase of
Services Grant and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the
grant award.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR, AND IF
AWARDED, ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE COUNCIL OF JUVENILE COURT JUDGES FOR THE
JUVENILE COURT TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDER PROGRAMS
AND AMEND THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY THE APPLICABLE AMOUNT.
WHEREAS, Columbus is eligible for $7,500; and,
WHEREAS, the grant period runs from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.
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 a grant from the Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia
for $7,500, or the amount approved to fund the Juvenile Court Purchase of
Services for Juvenile Offenders Program and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund
by the like amount.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
_________day of _____________, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of
_____________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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