Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
December 6, 2016
Agenda Report # 65
TO: Mayor and Councilors
SUBJECT: Columbus GA 2025 Endorsement
INITIATED BY: City Manager?s Office
Recommendation: Approve a resolution to endorse the Columbus GA 2025
Initiative.
Background: A diverse group of representatives from the public, private and
non-profit sectors came together to develop a strategic plan to lay a
foundation that allows people and businesses to thrive in the Columbus Georgia
Region. The Regional Prosperity Initiative was developed by Market Street
Services Inc. The Regional Prosperity Initiative has transformed into the
Columbus GA 2025 Initiative. The guiding principles are increasing prosperity,
reducing poverty and improving quality of life.
Analysis: The plan was developed by 4 phases: Competitive Assessment, Target
Business Analysis & Marketing Review, Regional Prosperity Initiative, and
Implementation Phase. The key findings included the following:
1. Slow Growth and Limited In-Migration
2. A Critical Need for Top Talent
3. Economic Realities
4. Income and Poverty
5. Quality of Place and Quality of Life
6. PK-12 and Higher Education
7. Business and Entrepreneurial Climate
8. Fort Benning: A Vital Asset
9. Philanthropy, Leadership and Champions
Financial Considerations: There is no direct fiscal impact
Legal Considerations: The City Attorney has reviewed the resolution.
Recommendations: Approve a resolution to endorse the Columbus GA 2025
initiative.
A RESOLUTION
NO. ________
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE COLUMBUS 2025 INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, the Columbus Consolidated Government is pleased to be a part of the
efforts to increase prosperity, reduce poverty and improve quality of life for
a stronger, more vibrant Greater Columbus Georgia Region by 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Consolidated Government pledge to promptly identify and
implement ways in which the organization?s strategic priorities and goals can
be aligned to help the Columbus 2025 Initiative become a reality; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Consolidated Government hereby authorize the City Manager
to appoint representatives of the organization to support Columbus 2025 by
serving as active participants in addressing the full range of issues affecting
the region?s competitiveness, prosperity and quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Columbus Consolidated Government endorses the Columbus 2025 Initiative and
agrees to hold each other accountable for speaking and behaving consistent with
these principles:
? To think and act in the best interest of the region
? To be open to new ideas
? To demonstrate a positive attitude about the region
? To collaborate with diverse groups of stakeholders
? To share credit for successes and responsibility for challenges
? To speak with respect and regard for all partners in the region
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
_________ day of _____________, 2016 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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