A RESOLUTION
NO._____________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND IF APPROVED
ACCEPT A $100,000 GEORGIA TRAILS AND GREENWAYS GRANT FROM THE GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR SIGNS AND DRINKING STATIONS ALONG THE
COLUMBUS RIVERWALK LINEAR TRAIL; AND AUTHORIZE TO AMEND THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL
FUND FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT THAT IS AWARDED TO CROSS OVER THE FY08/09
FISCAL YEARS.
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation administers programs
and grants for the benefit of the city and our community members and is
instrumental in the enhancement of the Riverwalk trail; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation would like to utilize
the proposed funds to augment the cost of signage and drinking stations along
the Columbus Riverwalk Linear Trail; and,
WHEREAS, we provide viable connections to other trails, greenways,
scenic corridors, natural and recreational areas in around our parks; and,
WHEREAS, the need for funding to expand current and future trail
programs is needed, providing an opportunity for tourism expansion with the
promise of a positive impact on our economy, vital to the health and well-being
of all citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to:
1. Submit an application and if approved accept a $100,000 Georgia Trails and
Greenways Grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; and,
2. Provide the 20% match from the Trolley Project Account; and,
3. Amend the Multi-Governmental fund for the amount of the grant that is
awarded to cross over the FY08/09 Fiscal Years.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held this __________ 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 B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor
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