A RESOLUTION
NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AND IF APPROVED, ACCEPT A
GRANT OF $73,684 OR AS OTHERWISE AWARDED FROM THE 2006 ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM (FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT), TO FUND THE
REQUIRED 20% LOCAL MATCH FROM DONATIONS ALREADY RECEIVED, AND TO AMEND THE
MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY LIKE AMOUNT. THESE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED TO
PURCHASE A FIRE SAFETY/SPRINKLER HOUSE AND ASSORTED FIRE PREVENTION TRAINING
MATERIAL TO BE UTILIZED FOR FIRE PREVENTION TRAINING TO THE CITIZENS OF
COLUMBUS.
WHEREAS, the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services has an ongoing fire
prevention training program; and,
WHEREAS, the equipment requested in the grant proposal will greatly enhance the
current training program; and,
WHEREAS, the funds have been allocated through the 2006 Assistance To
Firefighter?s Grant Program; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Department of Fire and EMS has developed a grant proposal
to purchase the equipment and materials to be utilized in their fire prevention
training program; and,
WHEREAS, the equipment will be utilized to increase fire prevention awareness
thus reducing the risk of injury or fatalities; and,
WHEREAS, this grant proposal requires 20% matching funds ($14,737) which will
be funded through private donations already collected.
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 $73,684 from the 2006
Assistance o Firefighters Grant Program.
2) Amend the budget through increasing the Multi-Governmental Fund by
$73,684 or the actual amount funded.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held the
_______ day of ____________________, 2007 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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