A RESOLUTION
No.__________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A
CONTINUATION GRANT, AND IF AWARDED, ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$575,000.00, OR OTHERWISE AWARDED, FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CARE
AND LEARNING FOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE GRANT; WITH NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT
FROM THE CITY AND TO AMEND THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY THE APPLICABLE AMOUNT
AND TO ALLOW THE FUNDS TO CROSS OVER FISCAL YEARS.
WHEREAS, when the traditional school year closes for the summer, an
important source of nutritious meals for many low-income children is lost. The
Department of Parks and Recreation, Community Schools Division provides this
Summer Lunch Program and subsequent snack program during the summer vacation
form May 2006 through July 2006, crossing over the fiscal year for the City of
Columbus and throughout the school and fiscal year 2006-2007 and provides meals
to children who might not otherwise receive nutritious meals; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department administers the
After School Program in 32 locations throughout the city during the school year
and 60 locations throughout the summer; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department provides week-day
nutritious meals and snacks to program participants at no significant cost to
the city; the need for wholesome meals are offered to participants from 11:30
A.M. to 3:00 P.M. with nutritional components included; and,
WHEREAS, the need for nutritional meals are vital to the health and
stability of all youth.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to submit an
application and if approved, accept funds from the Georgia Department of Early
Care Learning Bright From the Start Grant for Summer Food Service Program for
approximately $575,000.00, or otherwise awarded, and to amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held the __________ day of ____________________ 2006, and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote of _______ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Anthony voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Hunter voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Rodgers voting __________.
Councilor Suber voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor
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