Agenda Item #__2__
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
Agenda Report #___250__
To: Mayor and Council
Subject: Tony Hawk Foundation
Initiated By: Parks and Recreation Department
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Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit an application and, if
approved, accept funds from the Tony Hawk Foundation to offset costs of
bleachers, lighting and a sun-shade structure for the new Columbus Skate
Park. The grant amount requested is $25,000. Amend the Multi-Governmental
Fund by the amount awarded and allow funds to cross over fiscal years.
Background: The need for a Skate Board Park has been one of the issues in this
community for several years. Funds for the Skate Board Park have previously
been allocated through the 2003 Bond Series. The grant from the Tony Hawk
Foundation will provide funds for additional resources for the Skate Board Park.
Analysis: The Youth Advisory Council and other members of the community have
participated in the planning and design of the Columbus Skate Board Park.
Financial Considerations: The cost for the Skate Board Park project will be
paid by funds as already directed. The grant will offset a portion of funding
required to complete the project. There is no match requirement for this grant.
Recommendation: Authorize a resolution to submit an application and if awarded
to accept funds up to the amount of $25,000 from the Tony Hawk Foundation to be
used towards the design and construction of lighting, bleachers and a sun-shade
structure. Thus, improving recreational opportunities throughout the day and
evening hours at the Columbus Skate Park.
A RESOLUTION
NO. ______
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND IF AWARDED ACCEPT
A GRANT FROM THE TONY HAWK FOUNDATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $25,000 TO ASSIST IN
THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SKATE BOARD PARK AND TO AMEND THE
MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY THE AMOUNT AWARDED AND ALLOW FUNDS TO CROSS OVER
FISCAL YEARS.
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation administers
programs and grants for the benefit of the city and our community members; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation offers educational and physical
activities for all citizens at no significant cost to the city; and,
WHEREAS, the Skate Board Park was included in the projects authorized to
receive funds through the 2003 Bond Series and the Tony Hawk Foundation grant
amount of $25,000 or otherwise awarded will be a source of additional funding
for lighting, bleachers and a sun-shade structure; and,
WHEREAS, the community has expressed a need and desire for
recreational skate-boarding and the youth of the community have participated in
the planning and design of the Skate Board Park; and,
WHEREAS, the Skate Board Park will be constructed in the next few
years; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is continually striving to provide
public private partnerships to augment funding.
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 from the Tony Hawk Foundation in an amount up to
$25,000 and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held this __________ day of _________, 2008, 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 Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Hunter voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
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